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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...
March 2026
If you’re looking for something hyper-local and special this spring, find an entire lineup of themed events and...
December 2025
Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching...
December 2025
Ring in the new year at one of these signature Sarasota County celebrations—including our trademark Pineapple Drop! Send...
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
Sarasota County’s meeting venues can delight and surprise your guests, provide them with a luxurious experience, educate them...
September 2025
With its rich artistic history and present-day arts scene, it's no surprise how the Sarasota area got its...
September 2025
It’s not uncommon for people to return from a conference and say they never left their hotel. When...
January 2025
Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities...
August 2024
Stay close to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) during your trip to Sarasota County at these area hotels...
January 2022
Love to read on vacation? Then check out our catalogue of bookstores, poetry readings and places for young...
October 2021
There’s a lot going on in Sarasota County in November. Here are our top picks. From spectacular sand...