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Experience Sarasota County
November 2026
You may need more than one weekend to explore the many farmers markets and downtown gatherings in Sarasota...
November 2026
Shop for gifts and enjoy the holidays in Sarasota County. There's no shortage of holiday shopping and fun...
October 2026
Skip the indoor malls and explore open-air shopping destinations featuring local charm and boutique finds around every corner...
September 2026
These public parks and town centers offer endless activity programming and community events that locals and visitors alike...
September 2026
Venice Avenue is a prime spot for browsing and buying Whether you're looking for something specific or have...
August 2026
See why this Sarasota favorite earned global recognition and what makes it worth a visit today. There’s a...
August 2026
Browse local boutiques in these strollable shopping districts. Here in Sarasota County, charming main streets and charming, off-the-beaten-path...
August 2026
There’s no better place to spend time with your sweetheart than sunny Sarasota! How can you say “I...
August 2026
Whether you want to mingle with the locals and chit-chat the day away or keep to yourself and...
August 2026
July 2026
Escape to Longboat Key, Florida's secluded beaches, waterfront restaurants, nature preserves and luxury resorts. Stretching for 12 miles...
July 2026
Check out this itinerary on one of Sarasota's most varied barrier islands: Lido Key and its adjacent City...