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Experience Sarasota County
June 2026
Grab a meal to-go and share it alfresco at one of these picturesque picnic spots. Sure, going out...
June 2026
What you need to know about framing up the best possible shot during your trip to Sarasota County...
April 2026
With year-round sunshine and mostly flat terrain, the Sarasota area is a bicycling and rollerblading dream for families...
January 2026
Whether new movie releases, childhood favorites or cult classics, there are a number of outdoor movie venues to...
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
From autumn festivals to trick-or-treat trails, Sarasota County offers a frightfully fun lineup of family-friendly fall and Halloween...
January 2025
Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities...
December 2024
Find no shortage of putting courses and driving ranges in and around Sarasota for golfers to perfect their...
March 2023
A weekend itinerary on one of Sarasota's most varied barrier islands: Lido Key Connected to the mainland by...
February 2023
Dive into aquatic adventures below the blue by snorkeling or free diving sites off Sarasota's vibrant coastline Overflowing...