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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
It's time to cheer on your favorite baseball teams in Sarasota and North Port, with another exciting spring...
August 2026
From the scientist to the artist, the comedian to the adventurer, Sarasota has something for kids of all...
April 2026
With year-round sunshine and mostly flat terrain, the Sarasota area is a bicycling and rollerblading dream for families...
April 2026
Traveling with the whole family? Here are a few of our favorite places with a little bit for...
December 2025
Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching...
October 2025
Dive into discovery with your first look at Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA), Sarasota’s next-level aquarium. Ever wanted...
July 2025
Discover where to eat, shop and play at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch. Waterside Place leads with the...
April 2025
Trying to find a place in Sarasota that works for both your kids and your appetite? Check out...
January 2025
Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities...
September 2022
Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota to host seven-game tournament showcasing 60 of the top women baseball players in...
July 2020
Paddling in North Port reveals 80 miles of freshwater canals – a relatively unknown world known as the...