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Sure, going out to lunch or dinner at atmospheric restaurants is great, and many here even have beautiful outdoor dining setups. But sometimes, it's just really nice to get further away from downtown areas and closer to nature. Luckily, Sarasota County is spoiled with scenic landscapes and pristine coastal parks.
See Sarasota's true colors shine. From contemporary-chic art installations to historic, circus-themed exhibitions and botanical-inspired masterworks of art, Sarasota's notable and revered arts scene—both historic and modern—is not afraid to show off its imaginative culture and creative expression.
Art enthusiast or not, a trip to Sarasota or Venice is not complete without a stop into one of the dozens of art galleries in the area. Robust cities of profound arts and innovative artists, there are almost as many galleries as there are restaurants per capita in the area for the visual art enthusiast to enjoy in between their meals.
Everyone needs a little weekend getaway now and again. Ditch the errands and chores and unwind with your toes in the water and face to the sun. Or maybe you need a little thrill and excitement to escape the mundane and shake up the status quo! Sarasota County's got that, too. If you have a Saturday-Sunday to spare and need a change of scenery, why not make that scenery somewhere that's worthy of a wallpaper change AND has endless things to do?
October in Sarasota is nothing short of magical, with cooler weather setting in and jack-o-lanterns making gourdgeous appearances on front steps amongst tropical Florida foliage or at the base of our evergreen palm trees.
Planning a fa-boo-lous weekend away in Sarasota County this October with the family for a howling Halloween holiday?
A November visit to Siesta Key isn't complete without the chance to witness the sand art mastery of the annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival.
Feel what it’s like to be fully immersed in Florida’s tropical flora and exotic varieties of blossoming botanicals.
Overflowing with water sports and water activities, Sarasota is a coastal dreamscape for those who'd rather be in water than on land. And for those who'd prefer to spend time under the water, can dive into the handful of snorkeling and dive sites of Sarasota County.
