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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...
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...
December 2025
Trade screen time for sea breezes, quiet trails and moments that move at nature’s pace. Since the advent...
December 2025
Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching...
October 2025
When the temps cool down on Florida's Gulf Coast, our state and county parks provide an ideal outdoor...