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My take on smarter travel, better stays and Sarasota– from booking direct and choosing where to stay to planning your trip and making the most of your time here.

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Why Book Direct Sarasota? What Guests Really Save
Why book direct in Sarasota? You skip platform service fees and talk to your host. A Sarasota host explains.
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Things to Do in Sarasota Beyond the Beach: A Host’s Picks
The best things to do in Sarasota beyond the beach are The Ringling's art museum and Ca' d'Zan mansion..
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Best Day Trips From Sarasota, Plus a Pool to Return To
The best day trips from Sarasota are Anna Maria Island and Venice for beaches, Myakka River State Park for.
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Where to Stay in Sarasota FL: Why West of Trail Wins
The best place to stay in Sarasota FL for privacy is West of Trail, a quiet residential pocket about.
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Diners on a Southside Village patio with seafood and wine, a taste of the best restaurants in Sarasota
Best Restaurants in Sarasota: Where Locals Eat, Southside to Downtown
Best restaurants in Sarasota, from Southside Village to downtown: what to order, where to sit, and when to go,.
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Quiet Siesta Key Beach in the morning, a highlight of a weekend getaway Sarasota itinerary
Weekend Getaway Sarasota: A Friday-to-Sunday Plan That Works
A weekend getaway in Sarasota works best as a three-day sequence. Lido Key and the Gulf come on Friday,.
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