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Experience Sarasota County
April 2026
Here’s the latest report from fishing guides in the area. May Fishing Report—Capt. Rick Grassett Rick Grassett is...
April 2026
With year-round sunshine and mostly flat terrain, the Sarasota area is a bicycling and rollerblading dream for families...
February 2026
Tennis and pickleball are year-round passion plays here in Sarasota County. Perfect your backhand and ace your racquet...
December 2025
Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching...
November 2025
North Port’s CoolToday Park is the Atlanta Braves' official Spring Training facility. Every February, Atlanta's Major League Baseball...
November 2025
Batter up! Spring Training season is back and in full swing on Florida's Gulf Coast. Are you a...
November 2025
It's time to once again cheer on your favorite baseball teams in Sarasota and North Port, with another...
October 2025
Sarasota’s version of winter invites you outside—to play, explore and breathe deeply. You’ll find there’s no better time...
July 2025
Sarasota County offers some of Florida's best fishing thanks to the healthy estuary supporting a healthy ecosystem. Learn...
May 2025
Sarasota's wine culture lures both seasoned oenophiles and casual revelers—and everyone in between. Whether you're seeking a bottle...
January 2025
Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities...
January 2025
2026 marks the 16th season for the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium aka "Birdland South" in Sarasota...