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Experience Sarasota County
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...
April 2025
Explore Sarasota's top animal attractions, from lazy manatees and flamingos to majestic elephants and big cats.Are you amazed...
March 2025
Explore different venues where you can catch stand-up comedians, plays or improv locally.Are you ready to LOL (laugh...
January 2025
No matter what your distraction from the shoreline, the Sarasota area has a multitude of activities beyond the...
November 2024
For those who yearn for unique, expert and sometimes quirky small business experiences, the budding sector of Limelight...
October 2024
Check out seven local shops for unique Sarasota County shopping, featuring items you won't find elsewhere.Leave behind the...
September 2024
As the sun sets on the summer season, the curtains are rising on Sarasota County's performing arts season...
April 2024
Discover new favorites while revisiting old ones at these two world-class shopping/dining meccas.The University Town Center, also known...
October 2023
South Sarasota County may surprise you with its palette of performing arts.When it comes to the arts in...
March 2023
A weekend itinerary on one of Sarasota's most varied barrier islands: Lido Key Connected to the mainland by...
February 2023
Dive into aquatic adventures below the blue by snorkeling or free diving sites off Sarasota's vibrant coastlineOverflowing with...