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Experience Sarasota County
April 2026
On Florida’s Cultural Coast®, summer sets the stage for kids to play, perform and expand. In Sarasota, summer...
March 2026
If you’re looking for something hyper-local and special this spring, find an entire lineup of themed events and...
March 2026
Just east of Sarasota, the vibrant community of Lakewood Ranch unfolds across sunlit landscapes, leafy trails and vibrant...
March 2026
Lakewood Ranch and Wellen Park Shine on 2025 List for Top 50 Master-Planned Communities Two of Sarasota County’s...
January 2026
January 2026
Touring actors, authors, musicians and acclaimed creatives make Sarasota County a seasonal stage for big moments. Each season...
December 2025
Ring in the new year at one of these signature Sarasota County celebrations—including our trademark Pineapple Drop! Send...
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
Step into a magical world of awe-inspiring performances and holiday cheer as larger-than-life performers light up the arena...