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Experience Sarasota County
July 2026
Yearly Overview January - It can be one of the toughest months of the year to fish. When...
July 2026
Escape to Longboat Key, Florida's secluded beaches, waterfront restaurants, nature preserves and luxury resorts. Stretching for 12 miles...
June 2026
Grab a meal to-go and share it alfresco at one of these picturesque picnic spots. Sure, going out...
June 2026
Tee time has arrived. Bobby Jones reopens as a fully restored golf complex, event venue and nature park...
June 2026
All the kayaking and standup paddleboarding knowledge you need for days out on the water in Sarasota. Whether...
April 2026
Sarasota isn’t just about sun-soaked beaches—it’s also a hidden gem for stargazers. To experience Sarasota is to experience...
February 2026
The longest-running Major Championship in professional senior golf returns to Gulf Coast Florida. Sarasota is widely regarded as...
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...