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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...
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...
December 2025
Plan your trip to Venice, Florida, for a year-long party honoring a century of charm, community and Gulf...
December 2025
Buildings and businesses across Sarasota County celebrate a century of being. From art hubs to iconic buildings to...
October 2025
Dive into discovery with your first look at Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA), Sarasota’s next-level aquarium. Ever wanted...
October 2025
Sarasota’s version of winter invites you outside—to play, explore and breathe deeply. You’ll find there’s no better time...
July 2025
Discover where to eat, shop and play at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch. Waterside Place leads with the...
January 2025
Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities...
October 2023
Traveling Sarasota on a budget isn’t a compromise. There are still endless opportunities to experience the beauty and...
September 2023
From haunted trails to dog-wear contests, jump on some Halloween costume ideas that will make you the star...
December 2022
Authentic food and tradition of Eastern European cultures that have become prevalent in Sarasota County’s southern City of...