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Experience Sarasota County
November 2026
Nix the cooking and cleaning this Thanksgiving—the only thing you need to make is a reservation. Want to...
November 2026
Shop for gifts and enjoy the holidays in Sarasota County. There's no shortage of holiday shopping and fun...
October 2026
Sarasota’s version of winter invites you outside—to play, explore and breathe deeply. You’ll find there’s no better time...
July 2026
MOD Weekend is a three-day fall festival honoring Sarasota County's iconic modernist architecture. You might know and love...
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...
September 2025
Savor Florida's warm winter nights and Yuletide cheer this holiday season throughout the Sarasota area. Make this holiday...
January 2025
Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities...
January 2022
Love to read on vacation? Then check out our catalogue of bookstores, poetry readings and places for young...
November 2021
Check out some special holiday deals and discounts for travelers who want to visit Sarasota County this winter...