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Meetings & Weddings
Sarasota for Groups
Where business meets paradise — and love finds the perfect backdrop.
Where business meets paradise — and love finds the perfect backdrop.
Whether you’re planning a meeting, incentive trip, or the wedding of your dreams, Sarasota delivers: award-winning beaches, world-class hotels, unforgettable attractions, stunning venues, and top-notch services. Add in a thriving culinary and cultural scene, and you’ve got everything you need for an event that stands out.
Best of all, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport offers nonstop service to 50+ destinations, making it easy for your group to arrive and start experiencing it all.
Nonstop Destinations
Nonstop Destinations Served
Recognized Among the Best
When planners choose Sarasota, they’re choosing a destination with a proven track record of excellence. From national travel awards to industry recognition, Sarasota is celebrated for its world-class venues, seamless accessibility, and unforgettable Gulf Coast setting. These accolades show why meeting here isn’t just convenient — it’s extraordinary.
- 2023 ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award Winner – honored as one of the top meeting destinations in the South
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport – one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports, with 50+ nonstop routes
- TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice: Top U.S. Beach – Siesta Key Beach ranked among the best in the U.S.
- Florida’s Cultural Coast® – renowned for arts, culture, and entertainment to enrich attendee experiences
- Award-Winning Hotels & Resorts – offering flexible meeting space and exceptional service for groups of all sizes
Sarasota blends business-ready infrastructure with destination appeal, making it a proven choice for successful, memorable meetings.
Plan Your Event in Sarasota
Sarasota County offers the best of both worlds — big-city amenities paired with the charm of Florida’s Gulf Coast. From award-winning beaches, hotels, and attractions to world-class venues, top-notch services, and a thriving arts and culture scene, Sarasota is the perfect setting for meetings, incentive trips, and weddings. With Sarasota Bradenton International Airport now serving 68 nonstop destinations and experiencing record-breaking passenger growth, getting here has never been easier.
Your Sarasota Event Concierge
Let us take the stress out of planning. Our team provides free event services to make your Sarasota wedding or meeting seamless — from recommending the perfect venue and connecting you with trusted vendors to coordinating site visits and sharing insider tips only locals know. With Visit Sarasota County by your side, planning your event here couldn’t be easier.
Groups familiar with our coastal destination are drawn to its coveted combination of big-city amenities and sophisticated small-town charm. Meeting professionals can choose from a diverse and growing array of meeting hotels, group activities and memorable venues. Groups receive the personal attention, hospitality and warm welcome that is often uncommon in larger cities.