Industry Resources

Your partnership powers our destination. We're committed to keeping local businesses tapped into Sarasota County's top industry: tourism. Use these resources to stay informed, inspired, and connected.  

Partner Coffee

In-Person Networking

Get More Out of Your Partnership—Join Us at an Event!

One of the best ways to tap into your partnership is by attending our Coffees and After Hours networking events. Held at rotating partner locations across Sarasota County, these casual meetups offer a chance to connect with fellow tourism professionals, share updates about your business, and even bring a giveaway to boost visibility.

Find the full list of upcoming events on the Industry Events page, and keep an eye on your Partner e-newsletter for the latest updates.

RSVP for Partner Events     Host a Partner Event

Keep Your Marketing Content Visitor-Ready

Brand Toolkit
Press Kit
Printable Itineraries
Florida's Cultural Coast®
Partner Logos
Guides & Collateral
Advertising & Co-op
Update Your Listings
Partner Portal
Partner Portal

Consider this your command center for all things partnership. Update your web and visitor guide listings, submit your Fun in the 941 deals, access our member directory, add or remove contacts, and keep your account current – to maximize your visibility with us and our visitors.  

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Tap into Destination Visitors Services

Our Visitor Centers and AVA – Area Visitor Assistant, mobile RV – are ready to get the word out about your business. Request welcome bags for your VIP guests or visitors, refill your rack cards, invite a speaker or join our speakers bureau, and even request AVA for your next event. 

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Request Welcome Bags

A great way to provide your meeting attendees, wedding guests, or other groups with Sarasota-area information – including targeted partner rack cards. 

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Visitor Services

Get your business in front of visitors with help from our centers, volunteers, and even our mobile visitor center! 

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Explore with AVA

Meet AVA, Visit Sarasota County’s mobile visitor center. 

Keep Us in the Know

Keep us in the know, so we can help keep everybody else in the know. Add our email address [email protected], where our media agencies look daily to find compelling content. 

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Submit an Event

Upload your events to our Events Calendar, our most popular webpage.

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Join our Speakers Bureau

We are subject matter experts on topics ranging from all there is to see and do in the destination.

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Newsletters & Announcements

Looking for an e-newsletter or recent update from Visit Sarasota County? See our recent communications.

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Share Your Photos

Do you have captivating photos that you'd love to share with us?

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Highlights From Our Events