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Experience Sarasota County
August 2026
From the scientist to the artist, the comedian to the adventurer, Sarasota has something for kids of all...
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
With year-round sunshine and mostly flat terrain, the Sarasota area is a bicycling and rollerblading dream for families...
April 2026
Traveling with the whole family? Here are a few of our favorite places with a little bit for...
March 2026
Life truly imitates art when you stay overnight in Sarasota, Florida. If Sarasota’s art museums, galleries and performance...
December 2025
Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching...
October 2025
Dive into discovery with your first look at Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA), Sarasota’s next-level aquarium. Ever wanted...
October 2025
Sarasota’s version of winter invites you outside—to play, explore and breathe deeply. You’ll find there’s no better time...
July 2025
Discover where to eat, shop and play at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch. Waterside Place leads with the...
January 2025
Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities...
October 2022
Looking for some family fun in the sun? You’ve come to the right place. There are lots of...