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Experience Sarasota County
May 2026
Sarasota’s best hotel and resort restaurants go beyond the lobby, offering destination-worthy dining from the Gulf to downtown...
April 2026
With year-round sunshine and mostly flat terrain, the Sarasota area is a bicycling and rollerblading dream for families...
March 2026
Fire up your appetite for a quintessential Florida afternoon filled with smoky flavors and soulful sounds. From smoky...
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
Celebrate the magic of the season with dazzling holiday performances across the Sarasota area’s vibrant theaters and concert...
August 2025
For its 67th season, Sarasota Opera brings back its Fall opera production and celebrates 100 years of the...
July 2025
Discover where to eat, shop and play at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch. Waterside Place leads with the...
May 2025
With its blend of coastal flavors and global cuisines, the Sarasota region is becoming a must-visit destination for...
May 2025
Sarasota's wine culture lures both seasoned oenophiles and casual revelers—and everyone in between. Whether you're seeking a bottle...
April 2025
Here's how to enjoy some of the Sunshine State's best food right here in Sarasota. Florida is famous...