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Experience Sarasota County
August 2026
Whether you want to mingle with the locals and chit-chat the day away or keep to yourself and...
July 2026
Check out this itinerary on one of Sarasota's most varied barrier islands: Lido Key and its adjacent City...
July 2026
MOD Weekend is a three-day fall festival honoring Sarasota County's iconic modernist architecture. You might know and love...
June 2026
Sarasota's animal attractions promise guaranteed sightings and unforgettable encounters for all ages. From interactive touch tanks at aquariums...
April 2026
On Florida’s Cultural Coast®, summer sets the stage for kids to play, perform and expand. In Sarasota, summer...
March 2026
Whimsical circus memorabilia and lush botanical displays inspired by legendary masters make our museums a delightful time warp...
March 2026
If you’re looking for something hyper-local and special this spring, find an entire lineup of themed events and...
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...
December 2025
Begin 2026 focused on wellness, adventure and fresh starts on Sarasota County’s sunny coastline. For many of us...
November 2025
From the graceful choreography of ballet to the pulsating beats of contemporary dance, the city's stages come alive...