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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...
December 2025
Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching...
November 2025
Shop for gifts and enjoy the holidays in Sarasota County. There's no shortage of holiday shopping and fun...
October 2025
Nix the cooking and cleaning this Thanksgiving—the only thing you need to make is a reservation. Want to...
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
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...
November 2021
Check out some special holiday deals and discounts for travelers who want to visit Sarasota County this winter...
September 2021
MADE IN PARADISE Luxury elopements are one of the newest trends in weddings, even if those elopements are...
March 2021
Planning a more intimate wedding? Consider one of these memorable Sarasota-area venues, whether you want a waterfront wedding...
August 2020
The story of one lucky couple's dream wedding on Siesta Key could inspire love and romance among even...
July 2020
Paddling in North Port reveals 80 miles of freshwater canals – a relatively unknown world known as the...