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Experience Sarasota County
September 2021
MADE IN PARADISE Luxury elopements are one of the newest trends in weddings, even if those elopements are...
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July 2021
Discover colorful cottages, indie theaters, art galleries and cozy cafés nestled in the heart of downtown Sarasota’s beloved...
May 2021
Part laidback beach paradise, and part eclectic arts and culture destination: Sarasota is a fun and welcoming destination...
April 2021
Located on the Bay in Downtown Sarasota, Bayfront Park features everything a person could want in Florida. There...
March 2021
Modern roundabouts are becoming common across Sarasota’s roadways, and there are plans for more! Single-lane roundabouts were introduced...
March 2021
A piece of history now hangs in the Visit Sarasota County Visitor Information Center Sarasota has changed quite...
March 2021
By Compass Rose History ExperiencesIn 1899, Cornelius Van Santvoord (C.V.S.) Wilson, the owner of the Manatee County Advocate...
March 2021
By Compass Rose History ExperiencesNearly four decades before Sarasota became a county, a group of Scottish immigrants landed...
March 2021
Take a walking tour of Gillespie Park and the Rosemary District that highlights architecture and history of the...
March 2021
This two-mile walking tour highlights the fascinating architecture and history downtown Sarasota, beginning on the west side of...
March 2021
Enjoy fresh air, open spaces and global cuisine throughout the day in Downtown Sarasota What’s a better way...
February 2021
Only in town for the afternoon? Time to kill before your dinner reservation? Uncover things to do in...