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The 37th edition of the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix will feature more than 60 race teams during 4th of July weekend 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...
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Enjoy fresh air, open spaces and global cuisine throughout the day on St. Armands and Lido Keys The best part of a trip to Florida is the seemingly endless seafood available at your beck and call. From grouper sandwiches to briny oysters and piping hot conch fritters, Sarasota’s historic St...
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Enjoy fresh air, open spaces and global cuisine throughout the day in Downtown Sarasota What’s a better way to enjoy the vibe of a beautiful city than taking a leisurely walking tour of the main drag? Doing so while also tasting the flavors of the community! In beautiful Downtown Sarasota...
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Get some fresh air with a purpose and try one of our self-guided walking tours to help you discover some of the food, history and culture around Florida's Gulf Coast®.
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Smart Meetings honored Suzanne Hackman, CDME, Director of Sales & Industry Relations at Visit Sarasota County, with the 2025 Visionary Award Suzanne Hackman, CDME, Visit Sarasota County’s Director of Sales & Industry Relations, received the 2025 Visionary Award during the 10th Annual Smart Woman Summit, presented by Smart Meetings at...
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Thank you for your interest in holding your next meeting in Sarasota County! We will review your RFP and get back to you shortly with the requested information. While you wait, we invite you to view our latest Meeting and Event Planning Guide, and learn more about our Meeting Incentives...
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Want to get a sneak peek without leaving your home office? Step inside with a 360 tour. If you're considering Sarasota for a meeting, incentive trip or sporting event, take a virtual tour of select properties and venues to get an idea of some local hot spots—including hotels, sports facilities...
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Learn about Palmer's extraordinary agricultural innovations, her commitment to horticultural science and livestock-raising methods, and her savvy business acumen as foundational to the development of the Sarasota we know today When the millionaire matron of Chicago high society, Bertha Palmer, arrived in Sarasota in 1910, she encountered a mosquito-infested, boggy...
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Nicole Porter, VP of Political Affairs at the U.S. Travel Association, will headline the tourism bureau’s Indicators & Insight Summit Global travel insights will get a local audience as Visit Sarasota County’s Indicators & Insights Summit welcomes Nicole Porter, VP of Political Affairs at the U.S. Travel Association, as its...