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Sarasota Film Festival’s Star-Studded Red Carpet Event is Set to Roll

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Weaving together the elements of story, celebrity and craft, the 2025 Sarasota Film Festival this April promises to be a celebrated event from setting to screen. Each spring Sarasota filmmakers, locals and visiting cinephiles mingle to watch hundreds of spectacularly curated films spanning an impressive array of film categories. The...

Visit Sarasota County Invests in Local Youth Musicians Headed to London

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Students at Riverview High School and Venice High School will represent Florida’s Cultural Coast across the pond during New Year’s Day Parade Visit Sarasota County (VSC) is sponsoring two local high school bands – the Riverview High School Kiltie Band and Venice High School Band – as they prepare to...

USA Swimming Returns to Nathan Benderson Park

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From April 4-6, USA Swimming and the Sarasota Sharks, in partnership with Visit Sarasota County, will return to Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) for the third consecutive year to host their Open Water National Championships. Following the 2024 Paris Olympics, this three-day open-water swimming event will feature Olympians and elite athletes...

Visit Sarasota County Launches Spring Campaign Highlighting Local Keys

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“The Sarasota Keys are Calling” campaign promotes the coastal charm and local businesses of our barrier islands from Longboat to Manasota Spring break is here on the Suncoast, and Visit Sarasota County is launching a new seasonal marketing campaign to ensure local businesses along the keys and barrier islands are...

Catch a Laugh at These Upcoming Comedy Shows

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Explore different venues where you can catch stand-up comedians, plays or improv locally. Are you ready to LOL (laugh out loud) during Sarasota's vibrant performing arts season? Whether you want to giggle, guffaw or belly laugh, Sarasota has options to tickle your funny bone. McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Sarasota has its...

Regional Tourism Bureaus, Airport to Host Community Party for National Travel & Tourism Week

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Visit Sarasota County, Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport will host the celebration – and raffle off airline tickets – on May 6 A regional celebration of travel and tourism is clear for takeoff at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport’s new Concourse A on May...

Visit Sarasota County Invites Community to Be a Tourist for a Day

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For Destination Professionals Day, locals are encouraged to order a new Visitors Guide and explore hometown favorites and hidden gems alike In celebration of Destination Professionals Day on February 19, Visit Sarasota County (VSC) is encouraging locals to feel like a tourist in their own hometown and order a newly...

Romantic Getaways in Sarasota: The Perfect Escape for Every Type of Couple

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Sarasota can be romantic in so many different ways, from beach-focused to pampering to nature-loving and more. Are you and your partner looking for the perfect itinerary for a romantic getaway – just the two of you and a handful of new places, lovely scenery, and intimate experiences? We've got...

Creative Escapes: DIY Studios & Post-Art Bars for Adult Fun

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Whether you're looking to paint, sculpt or sip some wine, Sarasota’s art studios offer the perfect 'happy hour' spot and opportunity for DIY projects and grown-up playtime. Sometimes, you just need to let loose, get messy and tap into your creative side—preferably with a paintbrush in one hand and a...

Kid-Approved Museums to Excite & Engage

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Most kids don’t love the idea of learning while on vacation, but at these Sarasota-area museums, no studying is required. Make Science Fun at The Bishop Museum Learn about Florida’s natural history as you move through time at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Located in nearby Bradenton, this...