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Unlock new favorite beaches and win fun prizes by exploring Sarasota County's barrier islands using our Beach Pass!

Depending on how much time you have here, hitting Sarasota County's 35+ miles of coastline can be as leisurely or swiftly as you make it. Fortunately, the Sarasota Beach Pass guides you from north to south and allows you to track your stops and check in on your own time, all while collecting points to earn exclusive prizes from yours truly! 

2024
April

As you explore area beaches, unlock the Beach Pass to earn exclusive prizes!For the latest...

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

The Sarasota Beach Pass

A guide to Sarasota from north to south! Sarasota County has 35+ miles of coastline offering a variety of beaches fit for each personality. Enjoy the water by swimming, boating, or something more adventurous like parasailing, and dig your toes into the different types of sand to activate vacation mode! Trust us, when you’re this close to the Top Beach in the U.S., the sense of “ahhhh” really sinks in.  

2021
July

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The annual Venice Sharks Tooth Festival invites marine lovers to discover magnificent fossil collections and jawsome finds!

Sharks. The mere mention of these carnivorous creatures makes some people cringe. In Venice, however, it's actually cause for celebration. The Sharks Tooth Festival, which first began in 1992, returns every year to Venice, FL—aka "The Sharks Tooth Capital of the World".

2025
January

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Premier Sports Campus, with Celebration-seeded grass covering 22 fields (eight of which are lighted for nighttime use) on more than 140 acres, can support a variety of field-related events.

Innovative field irrigation allows for efficient water drainage, which provides for efficient time-out weather management. Minutes from the Lakewood Ranch Town Center and Main Street, this facility is in close proximity to numerous restaurants, shops and hotels.

Sports: Soccer, Football, Rugby, Lacrosse, Cross Country, Ultimate, Field Hockey, Archery, Flag Football

2017
March

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Grabbing a blanket and packing some PB&Js makes for a simple beach picnic, but what if you want to get a little more creative?

Your dream picnic can be just as magical as the ones you see on TV. Sarasota's scenery makes it simple. Enjoy a long picnic lunch in the sunshine or a quiet picnic dinner at sunset. All you need to do is make a few preparations along the way.

2020
June