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Experience Sarasota County
April 2026
With year-round sunshine and mostly flat terrain, the Sarasota area is a bicycling and rollerblading dream for families...
January 2026
Whether new movie releases, childhood favorites or cult classics, there are a number of outdoor movie venues to...
December 2025
Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching...
October 2025
Nix the cooking and cleaning this Thanksgiving—the only thing you need to make is a reservation. Want to...
October 2025
Sarasota’s version of winter invites you outside—to play, explore and breathe deeply. You’ll find there’s no better time...
September 2025
From autumn festivals to trick-or-treat trails, Sarasota County offers a frightfully fun lineup of family-friendly fall and Halloween...
May 2025
You can find a good meal any time of day in Venice's Historic Downtown area. Venice, Florida's historic...
May 2025
For craft beer lovers, this guide will lead you to the best breweries and taprooms—from Lakewood Ranch to...
January 2025
By slice or by pie, make it an extra cheesy day in Sarasota at these local pizza joints...
January 2025
Turn hours of fun at a Baltimore Orioles Spring Training game into a full day of activities at...
January 2025
Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities...
January 2025
Emma Weyant’s not only a championship swimmer for Team USA. She’s also a Sarasota native who loves the...