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December 31, 2020
Through both dedicated efforts of local leaders and the unique charm of the area, this once sleepy fishing town has become an internationally known destination. Here are seven reasons throughout its...Learn More

January 23, 2020
The Sarasota Art Museum The region’s newest contemporary art museum opened at the end of 2019 and is an attraction fit for all ages. Outdoor installations invite young ones to climb and play, while...Learn More
Sarasota County has long been synonymous with the circus and the art of clowning. It is a relationship that dates back nearly a century, when John Ringling, the Midwestern impresario, moved the...Learn More

Mote Aquarium You’ll find more than 100 species of marine life at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium , including a creepy-looking moray eel, mesmerizing jellyfish, and their beloved resident...Learn More

Whether it's your first trip to Sarasota or one-hundreth time basking in the warm weather and rich culture of this Gulf of Mexico oasis, there's always something new to learn about this historic town...Learn More
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Sarasota is a special place. From our sprawling coastline to our burgeoning art scene and our fascinating historic roots, Sarasota is unique. Our culinary scene is no exception with dining...Learn More

Was President Warren G. Harding was a socks-and-sandals man? Did First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt ever don a bikini? (Our understanding is that she preferred a one-piece — but what happens in Sarasota...Learn More

Newtown’s proud history of advancing African American civil rights and equality is recognized nationally as an attraction for others to visit and appreciate. A new site as of 2019, the Newtown...Learn More

As a kid, my mom regularly took me and my brother to farms to buy (or pick) vegetables, see newborn calves, feed little goats, collect warm eggs, milk cows, and maybe, just maybe, get an ice cream...Learn More

Ah, the allure of a lunker. The tug on the line, the pull up, reel down battle between human and fish, the first glimpse of what’s on the end of the hook, and the thrill of landing it. Quite the rush...Learn More