Holiday

Parade of Boats

Discover the festive and outdoorsy delights that make spending the holidays in Venice a truly enchanting experience.

Nestled along Florida's Gulf Coast, Venice locals welcome the winter season with open arms, offering a unique blend of holiday charm and natural wonders. Down in Venice, December is a time when the community comes together to celebrate not only the holidays, but the fine weather and natural beauty that surrounds them. 

2023
November

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If you find yourself in Sarasota County halfway to Christmas, you're in luck with season's greetings in the sun!

Christmas in July is your summer vacation chance to celebrate all the things you love about the winter holiday: parties, shopping, family, movies – the list goes on! Luckily, Sarasota loves to get keep the cheer and festivities going all year long. So get ready for some holly jolly fun in the sun this coming July!

2023
June

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These local restaurants will offer guests a holiday feast without the fuss this Thanksgiving season

Want to taste fall flavors for Thanksgiving in Sarasota without having to deal with the prep, cooking or most dreaded, the cleanup? These local restaurants are dishing up special holiday menus for take-out or dine-in for everyone's favorite Thursday of the year. 

2022
October

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See where to go for a glowing good time after dark this holiday season

We may not have snow in Sarasota County. But we definitely know how to celebrate a bright Christmas, decorating our homes and well-known local sites with all kinds of twinkling touches. Get in the holiday spirit by visiting one of these spots that light up the night at this time of year.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

2020
September