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
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Support local businesses across Sarasota County. Discover events and take advantage of special offers.

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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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Sarasota Art Museum
Arts & Culture

Museums to Theaters

Sarasota is known as Florida's Cultural Coast® 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 – 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 don’t-miss spots in Sarasota.

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Behind the Masterpiece
on Florida's Cultural Coast Podcast

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

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SkyRun Sarasota is the premier vacation rental management company serving Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Lido Key...
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Welcoming Guests Back in Early December Beachfront location. Washer and dryer in each unit, heated pool, tennis and...
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Inspired service, intriguing design, invigorating atmosphere: voco Sarasota is a full-service upscale boutique hotel, perfect for business and...
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The place for vacation paradise. 58 two-bed/bath units on Crescent beach. Fully furnished with washer and dryer. Tennis...
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We offer studios to 5 bedroom condos and homes on Siesta Key for vacation rentals. 4 day minimum...
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Upscale condominium hotel, daily rates, 1 & 2 bedroom units, 4 blocks (3/4 mile) to Siesta Key Beach...