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Experience Sarasota County
April 2026
The annual Venice Sharks Tooth Festival invites marine lovers to discover magnificent fossil collections and jawsome finds! Sharks...
April 2026
With year-round sunshine and mostly flat terrain, the Sarasota area is a bicycling and rollerblading dream for families...
February 2026
The longest-running Major Championship in professional senior golf returns to Gulf Coast Florida. Sarasota is widely regarded as...
February 2026
From playing in powdery quartz sands to splashing in coastal currents, here's your guide to Sarasota’s active shoreline...
February 2026
From lively shores to hidden stretches of sand, discover the Sarasota County beaches that shine for every kind...
January 2026
Sarasota County’s sporting calendar brings athletic competition and community spirit to life year-round. From highland athletes to paddle...
January 2026
Whether you’re competing in the show ring or spectating from the sidelines, explore these top-rated horse show facilities...
January 2026
As Sarasota’s first professional sports club, Paradise games are a chance to feel the energy of a growing...
December 2025
Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching...
October 2025
From the big leagues to backyard favorites, Sarasota serves up year-round action under the sun for professional athletes...
October 2025
Sarasota’s version of winter invites you outside—to play, explore and breathe deeply. You’ll find there’s no better time...