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Today the Visit Sarasota County (VSC) Board of Directors voted to appoint current VSC Vice President Erin M. Duggan, CDME as the new President and CEO of VSC effective September 30 when the current President, Virginia J. Haley, CDME retires. Duggan has been with VSC since 2005, serving first as...
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Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has announced changes to its Board of Directors for the 2024 fiscal year, which starts October 1. The new Chair of the Board of Directors is President of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Sarasota Campus Lorrie Liang. Liang has spent the past two years as VSC Board Vice...
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Get ready for an unforgettable three-day baseball extravaganza as the second annual All-American Women's Baseball Classic tournament descends upon Ed Smith Stadium , spring training home of the 2023 AL East Champion Baltimore Orioles. Hosted by American Girl's Baseball, an affiliate organization of the All-American Girl's Professional Baseball League Players...
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Over 1000 rowers will convene in Sarasota for Florida’s largest and most electrifying regatta. The 2023 Benderson Chase, formerly known as the Head of the 941, is back and promises two days of thrilling rowing action at Nathan Benderson Park. In partnership with Visit Sarasota County, Nathan Benderson Park and...
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Visit Sarasota County (VSC) is delighted to welcome Susie Bowie, President and CEO of The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation, to its Board of Directors. After seven years as the Executive Director of Manatee Community Foundation, Bowie became the President and CEO of the William G. and Marie Selby...
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The five-day event will kick off with the President’s Match on Wednesday, November 8th. SARASOTA COUNTY, FL (November 2, 2023) – The Sarasota County Croquet Club and the United States Croquet Association, in partnership with Visit Sarasota County, will play host to the prestigious Solomon Trophy, a triennial event pitting...
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The tournament, considered the “Premier Endurance Stand-Up Paddleboard Race”, returns to Sarasota County following last year’s 48-hour race. In collaboration with event founder Greg Wingo, Visit Sarasota County announces the highly-anticipated return of the Last Paddler Standing race to the Nathan Benderson Park on December 2nd. The race features 34...
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Discover the festive and outdoorsy delights that make spending the holidays in Venice a truly enchanting experience. Nestled along Florida's Gulf Coast, Venice locals welcome the winter season with open arms, offering a unique blend of holiday charm and natural wonders. Down in Venice, December is a time when the...
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The event offers three race distances tailored for novice triathletes and seasoned veterans alike, with over 300 athletes competing throughout the day. The highly anticipated annual Alpha Win Sarasota triathlon is set to return for its 6th year at Nathan Benderson Park on January 7 th. The event, organized by...
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Sarasota BMX track celebrates its 50th anniversary this year TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 2, 2024)—USA BMX will kick off its 2024 National Racing Series this weekend in Sarasota, where hundreds of professional and amateur BMX riders from across the world will compete at the USA BMX Sunshine State Nationals. The three-day...