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Experience Sarasota County
July 2026
Your hotel can be more than just a place to sleep. Check in to Sarasota's destination resorts and...
July 2026
Discover an even quieter side of Florida's Gulf Coast by settling in to one of Sarasota's family-owned beach...
April 2026
Hunting for fossilized shark teeth is a treasured Sarasota County pastime, and the best place to find them...
March 2026
Life truly imitates art when you stay overnight in Sarasota, Florida. If Sarasota’s art museums, galleries and performance...
March 2026
If you’re looking for something hyper-local and special this spring, find an entire lineup of themed events and...
December 2025
Trade screen time for sea breezes, quiet trails and moments that move at nature’s pace. Since the advent...
December 2025
Ring in the new year at one of these signature Sarasota County celebrations—including our trademark Pineapple Drop! Send...
October 2025
Sarasota’s version of winter invites you outside—to play, explore and breathe deeply. You’ll find there’s no better time...
June 2025
Sarasota County hosts the highest density of loggerhead sea turtle nests in the Gulf. Here's what you need...
June 2023
Garden lovers should plant themselves at these Sarasota County spots Some people have green thumbs and can grow...
January 2022
Love to read on vacation? Then check out our catalogue of bookstores, poetry readings and places for young...
November 2021
Check out some special holiday deals and discounts for travelers who want to visit Sarasota County this winter...