Welcome to the Sarasota Area

Soak up the sun along our white-sand beaches. Treat yourself to diverse dining, enriching arts and culture, shopping districts of all sorts and natural Florida fun. Here, each moment is your own.

Getting Here & Where to Go
Behind the Masterpiece
on Florida's Cultural Coast Podcast

Listen every week as Visit Sarasotaā€™s own arts & culture podcast brings you behind-the-scenes stories from our stages and studios.

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Creativity, Community, and Career: A Conversation with Jenny Alday Townsend

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Visit Sarasota Beach Pass

As you explore area beaches, unlock the Beach Pass to earn an exclusive Tervis tumbler!

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Places to Stay

Hotels & More

Choose from beachfront resorts with a view, stylish boutique hotels, comfortable vacation rentals or peaceful campgrounds.

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Arts & Culture

Museums to Theaters

Sarasota is known as Florida's Cultural CoastĀ® for good reason. Visit a museum, take in a show, celebrate at a festival, or discover what makes this a circus city.

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Shopping

Browse & Buy

Make room in your bag ā€“ shopping in Sarasota means everything from high-end handbags to golden conch shells. What will you bring home?

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Attractions & Tours

Local Must-Dos

From family-friendly gardens where you can hand-feed flamingos to adventure courses where you can zip-line through the trees, here are some donā€™t-miss spots in Sarasota.

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Upscale condominium hotel, daily rates, 1 & 2 bedroom units, 4 blocks (3/4 mile) to Siesta Key Beach...
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DOWNTOWN SARASOTA'S PREMIER SENIOR RENTAL RETIREMENT RESIDENCE Serving Very Independent, Independent with Support, and Assisted Lifestyles! Annual, Relocation...
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Standing 18 stories tall, The Westin Sarasota offers breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay and 255 beautifully appointed guest...
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Casey Key Resorts Mainland is located just south of Sarasota, FL. A larger sized hotel and more lively...