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Experience Sarasota County
September 2026
The curtains are rising on Sarasota County's performing arts season, and our vibrant community of theater, music and...
April 2026
With year-round sunshine and mostly flat terrain, the Sarasota area is a bicycling and rollerblading dream for families...
January 2026
Touring actors, authors, musicians and acclaimed creatives make Sarasota County a seasonal stage for big moments. Each season...
December 2025
Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching...
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
Sarasota County’s meeting venues can delight and surprise your guests, provide them with a luxurious experience, educate them...
September 2025
With its rich artistic history and present-day arts scene, it's no surprise how the Sarasota area got its...
September 2025
It’s not uncommon for people to return from a conference and say they never left their hotel. When...
August 2025
For its 67th season, Sarasota Opera brings back its Fall opera production and celebrates 100 years of the...
March 2025
Explore different venues where you can catch stand-up comedians, plays or improv locally. Are you ready to LOL...
January 2025
Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities...
August 2024
Stay close to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) during your trip to Sarasota County at these area hotels...