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Experience Sarasota County
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...
July 2026
Discover new favorites while revisiting old ones at these two world-class shopping/dining meccas. Sarasota’s University Town Center, also...
June 2026
You’ve booked your flights and lined up a place to stay during your Sarasota summer vacation. But what...
April 2026
Hunting for fossilized shark teeth is a treasured Sarasota County pastime, and the best place to find them...
December 2025
Trade screen time for sea breezes, quiet trails and moments that move at nature’s pace. Since the advent...
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
Sarasota’s version of winter invites you outside—to play, explore and breathe deeply. You’ll find there’s no better time...
July 2025
Discover where to eat, shop and play at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch. Waterside Place leads with the...
June 2025
Sarasota County hosts the highest density of loggerhead sea turtle nests in the Gulf. Here's what you need...
February 2025
Consistently named in TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ top beaches year after year, come see why this island oasis has...