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Sarasota has a vibrant and welcoming LGBTQ+ community on Florida's Gulf Coast, with a queer scene that's grown alongside the city's arts and cultural boom. With Harvey Milk Festival, inclusive local businesses, and beautiful beaches, Sarasota is an increasingly popular destination for LGBTQ+ visitors and retirees alike.

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Purple Rhino
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Purple Rhino

Sarasota, Florida

2920 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239, United States

Bahi Hut Tiki Cocktail Lounge
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Bahi Hut Tiki Cocktail Lounge

Sarasota, Florida

4675 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34234, United States

The Roof Bar and Eats
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The Roof Bar and Eats

Sarasota, Florida

100 Marina View Dr 19th Floor, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States

Florida Studio Theatre
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Florida Studio Theatre

Sarasota, Florida

1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Sarasota, Florida

1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States

Pangea Alchemy Lab

Pangea Alchemy Lab

Sarasota, Florida

1564 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States

Sage

Sage

Sarasota, Florida

1216 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria

Sarasota, Florida

27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237, United States

Mellow Mushroom Sarasota

Mellow Mushroom Sarasota

Sarasota, Florida

6727 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231, United States

Reyna's Taqueria

Reyna's Taqueria

Sarasota, Florida

935 N Beneva Rd Suite 701, Sarasota, FL 34232, United States

The Players Centre for Performing Arts

The Players Centre for Performing Arts

Sarasota, Florida

3501 S Tamiami Trl Suite 1130, Sarasota, FL 34239, United States

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