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Experience Sarasota County
October 2026
Sarasota’s version of winter invites you outside—to play, explore and breathe deeply. You’ll find there’s no better time...
September 2026
The curtains are rising on Sarasota County's performing arts season, and our vibrant community of theater, music and...
September 2026
While visiting Sarasota, be sure to enjoy these activities – whether rain or shine! April showers may bring...
September 2026
Plant yourself among the blooms at these Sarasota area spots. this article: Whether you have a green thumb...
July 2026
MOD Weekend is a three-day fall festival honoring Sarasota County's iconic modernist architecture. You might know and love...
April 2026
Hunting for fossilized shark teeth is a treasured Sarasota County pastime, and the best place to find them...
March 2026
If you’re looking for something hyper-local and special this spring, find an entire lineup of themed events and...
January 2026
Touring actors, authors, musicians and acclaimed creatives make Sarasota County a seasonal stage for big moments. Each season...
December 2025
Trade screen time for sea breezes, quiet trails and moments that move at nature’s pace. Since the advent...
December 2025
Ring in the new year at one of these signature Sarasota County celebrations—including our trademark Pineapple Drop! Send...
August 2025
For its 67th season, Sarasota Opera brings back its Fall opera production and celebrates 100 years of the...
June 2025
Sarasota County hosts the highest density of loggerhead sea turtle nests in the Gulf. Here's what you need...