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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...
December 2025
Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching...
November 2025
Shop for gifts and enjoy the holidays in Sarasota County. There's no shortage of holiday shopping and fun...
November 2025
You may need more than one weekend to explore the many farmers markets and downtown gatherings in Sarasota...
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
Savor Florida's warm winter nights and Yuletide cheer this holiday season throughout the Sarasota area. Make this holiday...
January 2025
No matter what your distraction from the shoreline, the Sarasota area has a multitude of activities beyond the...
January 2025
Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities...
November 2024
For those who yearn for unique, expert and sometimes quirky small business experiences, the budding sector of Limelight...
October 2024
Nine hyper-local shopping districts (with dining options, too!) to support Small Business Saturday this November. We've all heard...
October 2024
Check out seven local shops for unique Sarasota County shopping, featuring items you won't find elsewhere. Leave behind...