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Experience Sarasota County
July 2026
Discover Sarasota's acclaimed restaurants—from Michelin-recognized newcomers and hidden omakase counters to James Beard-nominated chefs. Sarasota has quietly become...
July 2026
Escape to Longboat Key, Florida's secluded beaches, waterfront restaurants, nature preserves and luxury resorts. Stretching for 12 miles...
July 2026
Discover the rich traditions, homemade flavors and welcoming hospitality that make Sarasota's Amish and Mennonite community one of...
April 2026
Hunting for fossilized shark teeth is a treasured Sarasota County pastime, and the best place to find them...
January 2026
Touring actors, authors, musicians and acclaimed creatives make Sarasota County a seasonal stage for big moments. Each season...
December 2025
Trade screen time for sea breezes, quiet trails and moments that move at nature’s pace. Since the advent...
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
Celebrate the magic of the season with dazzling holiday performances across the Sarasota area’s vibrant theaters and concert...
August 2025
For its 67th season, Sarasota Opera brings back its Fall opera production and celebrates 100 years of the...
June 2025
Sarasota County hosts the highest density of loggerhead sea turtle nests in the Gulf. Here's what you need...
May 2025
You can find a good meal any time of day in Venice's Historic Downtown area. Venice, Florida's historic...