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Experience Sarasota County
November 2026
Nix the cooking and cleaning this Thanksgiving—the only thing you need to make is a reservation. Want to...
November 2026
Shop for gifts and enjoy the holidays in Sarasota County. There's no shortage of holiday shopping and fun...
October 2026
Sarasota’s version of winter invites you outside—to play, explore and breathe deeply. You’ll find there’s no better time...
April 2026
With year-round sunshine and mostly flat terrain, the Sarasota area is a bicycling and rollerblading dream for families...
March 2026
Whimsical circus memorabilia and lush botanical displays inspired by legendary masters make our museums a delightful time warp...
December 2025
Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching...
September 2025
Savor Florida's warm winter nights and Yuletide cheer this holiday season throughout the Sarasota area. Make this holiday...
January 2025
Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities...
May 2024
From larger-than-life murals to sculptural works of fine art, spot a sundry of public art pieces as you...
June 2022
Get more out of your beach vacation from Sarasota County’s world-class visual and performing arts. Known as Florida's...
November 2021
Check out some special holiday deals and discounts for travelers who want to visit Sarasota County this winter...
July 2020
Paddling in North Port reveals 80 miles of freshwater canals – a relatively unknown world known as the...