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Experience Sarasota County
January 2026
Touring actors, authors, musicians and acclaimed creatives make Sarasota County a seasonal stage for big moments. Each season...
December 2025
Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching...
October 2025
When the temps cool down on Florida's Gulf Coast, our state and county parks provide an ideal outdoor...
October 2025
From sleek sailboats to upscale yachts and catamarans, these top-rated experiences invite you to see Florida’s Gulf Coast...
September 2025
Sarasota County’s meeting venues can delight and surprise your guests, provide them with a luxurious experience, educate them...
September 2025
With its rich artistic history and present-day arts scene, it's no surprise how the Sarasota area got its...
September 2025
It’s not uncommon for people to return from a conference and say they never left their hotel. When...
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...
June 2025
Your basecamp for eco-adventures and starry nights in South Sarasota County starts here. Adventure awaits beyond the shoreline...
March 2025
Explore different venues where you can catch stand-up comedians, plays or improv locally. Are you ready to LOL...
October 2024
Sarasota’s Glimmering Waterways and Deep Forested Canopies are the Perfect Stage for Magical Full Moon Nights Gathering to...