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Visit Sarasota County Set to Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week with Interactive Event

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SARASOTA, Fla. – National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual celebration that seeks to highlight the U.S. travel community and the role travel plays across America. On May 8, 2023 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, ticketholders have an opportunity to attend an exciting evening event that will observe the...

Nine Great Day Hikes to Get Your Walk On

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Get your daily steps in—starting at these scenic trailheads around Sarasota County! Lace up your sneaks and fill up your water bottle for some fresh air and cardio with these nine great day hikes. Each park or preserve showcases the bounty of Florida flora and fauna Sarasota County has to...

Discover a World Behind the Blue Curtain During a Historic Season at Sarasota Opera

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For its 67th season, Sarasota Opera brings back its Fall opera production and celebrates 100 years of the historic Sarasota Opera House. Serenading its way into its 67 th season of bringing world-class opera to the Gulf Coast—also known fondly as Florida's Cultural Coast®—Sarasota Opera continues to bring passionate opera...

A Seafarer's Guide to Snorkeling in Sarasota

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Dive into aquatic adventures below the blue by snorkeling or free diving sites off Sarasota's vibrant coastline Overflowing with water sports and water activities, Sarasota is a coastal dreamscape for those who'd rather be in water than on land. And for those who'd prefer to spend time under the water...

It's Festival Season on the Suncoast

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It's all happening on Florida's Gulf Coast this spring. Don't miss a beat! From blues and jazz festivals, film screenings and tennis competitions, to food and wine tastings, an annual PRIDE festival and a day dedicated to shark teeth—spring is where it's at on Florida's Cultural Coast®! Whether here for...

Visit Sarasota President Announces Retirement

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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 planned and the VSC Board of Directors has an established succession plan in place. “Being given...

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Where Nature Meets Art

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Come to connect with air plants of the world, native nature and regional history at Selby Gardens' two bayfront campuses Feel what it’s like to be fully immersed in Florida’s tropical flora and exotic varieties of blossoming botanicals. At Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, visitors of all kinds can wander a...

Sarasota County Offers Travelers the Perfect Florida Holiday Getaway

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From Thanksgiving meals to Christmas parades, Sarasota County serves up exciting holiday options for travelers 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 festival, there is something for...

Visit Sarasota Hires New Sales and Marketing Staff

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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 sales manager and Jessica Bertolini is now the organization’s digital marketing manager. Shantel Norman - Group Sales Manager Norman...

All-American Women's Baseball Classic Tournament in Sarasota

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Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota to host seven-game tournament showcasing 60 of the top women baseball players in the U.S. Ready for a fun-filled weekend of American baseball and girl power in Sarasota? The American Girls Baseball (AGB) is set to present the All-American Women’s Baseball Classic, sponsored by Rainbow...