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Join Our Tourism Marketing Family
Tourism is a multibillion-dollar industry in Sarasota County—and growing. We welcome Sarasota area businesses looking to partner with us to continue strengthening our destination and the quality of life we all enjoy. Our mission is to make Sarasota the must visit destination on the Gulf Coast.
Who We Are
VSC is the official destination marketing organization for the Sarasota County region, presenting our community as the ideal location for leisure visits, meetings, reunions, wedding and sporting events. We provide targeted exposure with regional, national and global audiences, direct sales opportunities, visitor experience opportunities, free educational events and extensive social media endeavors that feature our partners.
Tourism Matters in Sarasota County: The Regions #1 Economic Impact
Over 2.7 million visitors enjoyed our region in 2019 and the economic impact from visitors to Sarasota County was more than $2.9 billion! Our partners-first philosophy means that over 400 businesses are first in line to welcome those visitors and deliver a destination experience. Collectively, our tourism efforts mean new money is spent in our community which supports jobs, lowers taxes and improves amenities in our area.
Contact
Kelly Defebo
Director of Sales
[email protected]
Office: 941.955.0991 ext 106
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Selby Gardens is a living museum located on the shores of Sarasota Bay. It is the only botanical garden dedicated to the...
Please note the Steigerwaldt/Jockey Children's Fountain is temporaily closed.
A delightful children’s splash park located on scenic Sarasota Bay. Open free to...
This park is great for kayak/canoeing. Fishing off the bridge is not prohibited, but not recommended. Owned and operated by the City of...
Dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The park has picnic tables and grills. There is a public building with a kitchen,...
Located on the eastern base of the John Ringling Causeway Bridge adjacent to Hart’s Landing. Park includes a playground, walking trails, fabric...
Open 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., daily. Pets are allowed outside the Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s Fountain area. Popular location to jog, enjoy the...
This park is home to the Payne Park Skate Park, Circus Park, Cafe, and Amphitheater. Circus Park-This playground is circus inspired! Featuring...
Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates Inc. (SANCA) is a not-for-profit 501c3 business created to manage Nathan Benderson Park, a community/public asset and world-class,...
"In loving memory of the valiant of Sarasota County who gave their lives to preserve for their loved ones and you the...