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Tee time has arrived. Bobby Jones reopens as a fully restored golf complex, event venue and nature park. Whether you're an avid golfer or a learner, there are ample opportunities, upcoming leagues and events to get in on the action at the historic Bobby Jones Golf Club. And if you're...
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Get out on the water or stay on dry land and learn about the animals, plant life and ecology. Many of us have fond memories of school field trips when we got to leave the stuffy classroom and learn hands-on, often outdoors. You can re-create those days during your next...
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Questions about your Upcoming Trip? If you have questions about your upcoming trip, we are here to help! Please call or text us at 941-706-1253 or [email protected] . Storm Recovery Resources for locals can be found on the Sarasota County Government Facebook page or by calling Sarasota County Government at...
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Through spring and summer, tourism marketing guided potential visitors to a chamber-curated selection of local recommendations SARASOTA, Fla. – (August 4, 2026) – Knowing the best recommendations come from the collective voices of our community, Visit Sarasota County (VSC) in partnership with six Chambers of Commerce created a seasonal tourism...
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Explore the height of luxury at one of Sarasota's hotels and resorts, offering warm hospitality, wellness and maybe a little self-indulgence this coming new year. All along Florida's Gulf Coast, these accommodations redefine opulence. This year, reset and treat yourself to a luxury hotel stay in Sarasota – complete with...
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Hunting for fossilized shark teeth is a treasured Sarasota County pastime, and the best place to find them is along the coastline of Venice, Florida. It's a picture-perfect morning on Southwest Florida's coastline, as the cloudless royal blue sky meets the far-off horizon. The emerald-green Gulf gently laps onto the...
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Your hotel can be more than just a place to sleep. Check in to Sarasota's destination resorts and hotels for a full sweep of amenities, plus walkability to retail and attractions. Sarasota, Florida features more than 80 accommodation properties—and while the area does offer many local inns and boutique-style stays...
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Escape to Longboat Key, Florida's secluded beaches, waterfront restaurants, nature preserves and luxury resorts. Stretching for 12 miles between the Gulf and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key offers a quieter side of Florida's Gulf Coast. Like all Florida Keys, it has a distinct flavor all its own. Known primarily for beautifully...
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From history to present-day, golf has been a permanent part of Sarasota's landscape, where you'll find there are no shortage of courses and country clubs for the golfer to spend an afternoon perfecting their game From professional to pedestrian, the Sarasota County area has something for golfers of all levels...
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Catch a ride on the Sarasota Bay Runner, an open-air trolley service to ensure you have time to vacation more and drive less with this easy-breezy transit experience. Ding, ding—that shiny white trolley you’ve spotted cruising around town is here for you to maximize your local experience and reduce your...