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Experience Sarasota County
December 2025
Plan your trip to Venice, Florida, for a year-long party honoring a century of charm, community and Gulf...
December 2025
Buildings and businesses across Sarasota County celebrate a century of being. From art hubs to iconic buildings to...
November 2025
The holiday season blooms across Sarasota County, with gardens and galleries transforming into dazzling displays of light and...
November 2025
With a rich legacy steeped in passion, precision and a global reputation that precedes it, The Sarasota Ballet...
October 2025
In the heart of downtown Sarasota, Urbanite Theatre delivers contemporary productions in an intimate black-box setting, spotlighting stories...
October 2025
Come celebrate Sarasota's cultural legacy and creative spirit at the inaugural Living Arts Festival this November. The Living...
September 2025
From autumn festivals to trick-or-treat trails, Sarasota County offers a frightfully fun lineup of family-friendly fall and Halloween...
September 2025
Step into a magical world of awe-inspiring performances and holiday cheer as larger-than-life performers light up the arena...
August 2025
Step into the studios, stages and soundscapes of Sarasota’s inspiring artists and performers—each helping shape Florida’s Cultural Coast®...
July 2025
Sarasota County offers some of Florida's best fishing thanks to the healthy estuary supporting a healthy ecosystem. Learn...
April 2025
Lawn bowling is a challenging yet enjoyable outdoor sport that continues to grow in popularity. Discover more about...
April 2025
Explore Sarasota's top animal attractions, from lazy manatees and flamingos to majestic elephants and big cats. Are you...