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Experience Sarasota County
July 2026
Escape to Longboat Key, Florida's secluded beaches, waterfront restaurants, nature preserves and luxury resorts. Stretching for 12 miles...
July 2026
Between the cities of Sarasota and Venice, Florida, is a collection of communities worthy of stopping for a...
June 2026
Grab a meal to-go and share it alfresco at one of these picturesque picnic spots. Sure, going out...
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...
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...
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...