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February 2, 2023
SARASOTA, Fla. – After serving at the helm of Visit Sarasota County (VSC) for 24 years, Virginia J. Haley announces her plans to retire at the end of September 2023. Haley’s retirement has been...Learn More
November 8, 2022
SARASOTA, Fla. –– Travelers looking for an exciting holiday getaway should head straight to Sarasota County. From Thanksgiving feasts and fun runs, to street (and boat) parades and a Chanukah...Learn More
November 4, 2022
SARASOTA, Fla. (Nov 4, 2022) – Visit Sarasota County (VSC) recently filled two key sales and marketing positions, promoting current team members in those roles. Shantel Norman has been named group...Learn More
March 8, 2023
Red Tide About Red Tide Red tides have been documented along Florida's gulf coast since the 1840’s. The Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, produces a toxin that may kill marine animals and...Learn More
July 25, 2022
SARASOTA, Fla. (July 25, 2022) – Visit Sarasota County is delighted to welcome Pete Harvey to the team as Director of Sports, and congratulations to Nate Sweetman on his transition to the sports...Learn More
July 13, 2022
SARASOTA, Fla. (July 13, 2022) – Travelers can get away and save money this summer on trips to Sarasota County by taking advantage of the destination’s Fun In The 941 special offers. The collection...Learn More
June 23, 2022
SARASOTA, Fla. (June 23, 2022) – Thousands of meals were “savored” this year as Visit Sarasota County’s 17 th annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week concludes. Visitors and Sarasota area residents...Learn More
June 21, 2022
Powerboat P1 to stage multiple racing classes and events for fans The P1 Offshore Sarasota Grand Prix is presented by Visit Sarasota County Significant economic impact to be generated for Sarasota...Learn More
June 8, 2022
SARASOTA, Fla. (June 8, 2022) – With just under one week to go for this year’s Savor Sarasota 2022, visitors and residents alike are dining their way around nearly fifty eateries, exploring two and...Learn More
May 18, 2022
SARASOTA, Fla. (May 18, 2022) – With two weeks to go before the start of the 17 th annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week, the list of participating restaurants continues to grow giving local and...Learn More