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Experience Sarasota County
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...
January 2026
Touring actors, authors, musicians and acclaimed creatives make Sarasota County a seasonal stage for big moments. Each season...
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...
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...