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Learn more about becoming a valued Visit Sarasota County Partner
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
Our Current Valued Partners
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Full-service hotel right on the Gulf of Mexico with 600-feet of private beach. Enjoy the pleasures of outdoor and (two) indoor dining...
At Mote Aquarium you can explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable working labs, and high-tech interactive exhibits that...
The Holiday Inn Lido Beach, situated on a barrier island off the coast of Sarasota,is just steps from thesugar white sands of...
Luxury four-diamond beachfront resort. 226 luxury suite accommodations, five restaurants and lounges, 45-holes of championship golf, award-winning Tennis Gardens, 291 deep-water slip marina, spa...
A new 100-room hotel located in the Pinecraft community, the heart of Sarasota's Amish settlement. Stay in peace and comfort, just minutes...
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,...
Just a short walk from the beautiful beaches of Sarasota, Cafe Gabbiano brings Italy to Siesta Key. It's serene, casual ambiance imitates...
An eclectic eatery and bar with a passion for stunning seafood, fine wine, creative cocktails and superb service. With a desire to...
Discover the spectacular Holiday Inn Sarasota Bradenton Airport hotel, with the stunning six-story atrium, glass elevators and waterfall. Located in the center...
Located on the eastern base of the John Ringling Causeway Bridge adjacent to Hart’s Landing. Park includes a playground, walking trails, fabric...