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Experience Sarasota County
July 2026
Escape to Longboat Key, Florida's secluded beaches, waterfront restaurants, nature preserves and luxury resorts. Stretching for 12 miles...
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...
June 2026
Grab a meal to-go and share it alfresco at one of these picturesque picnic spots. Sure, going out...
June 2026
Tee time has arrived. Bobby Jones reopens as a fully restored golf complex, event venue and nature park...
June 2026
All the kayaking and standup paddleboarding knowledge you need for days out on the water in Sarasota. Whether...
April 2026
Sarasota isn’t just about sun-soaked beaches—it’s also a hidden gem for stargazers. To experience Sarasota is to experience...
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
Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching...
December 2025
Ring in the new year at one of these signature Sarasota County celebrations—including our trademark Pineapple Drop! Send...
October 2025
When the temps cool down on Florida's Gulf Coast, our state and county parks provide an ideal outdoor...