Beaches & Parks

After watching the final sliver of sun disappear below the Gulf, visitors to Sarasota County shouldn't hole up in their hotel rooms to wait for the next warm beach day. Whether you're a dance-floor devotee, a cocktail aficionado, or a live music junkie, Sarasota's nightlife will keep you up well after the sun goes down.

With lush green fields and sporting facilities throughout Sarasota County, there's no better time than the present to participate in a recreational pastime. 

While baseball, soccer, tennis and golf are popular sports for many, here are a few sports you may not know, but boast a vibrant community in Sarasota County:

You don't have to shell out a lot of money to have a great time in Sarasota County. In fact, sometimes you don't even have to spend a cent.

Sarasota's year-round sunshine and snow-free roads, balmy coastal breezes, and flat terrain are a bicyclist's dream come true. 

Whether you're a competitive cyclist or looking to take a leisurely ride with the sun on your face and the breeze at your back — Sarasota has you covered (in both the sunshine and the breeze department, we assure you).

Read more to learn where to rent wheels, ride the trails, and tune up your own ten-speed in Sarasota County.
 

Learn about all the different shells you can find on the beaches in Sarasota County.

Numerous no. 1 beach rankings and a new reality TV show on MTV — read more on Siesta Key’s fine white sand, turquoise green waters and fabulous sip-and-savor locales.

There truly is no place like Siesta Key.

From frozen sangrias to Cuban Sandwiches to “Jetty Dogs,” save room for a tasty treat from one of Sarasota County’s unique beach concession menus

Clyde Butcher, a world-famous photographer, is one of Sarasota County’s most well-known residents.

Sarasota County offers many natural resources for us and our 4-legged friends to enjoy!

Sarasota County is definitely dog-friendly. How do we know? Because there are over 80 parks that are either ‘dog friendly’ or ‘Paw Parks,’ and that’s a lot of options when it comes to taking your furry pal out for some exercise!