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The regional tourism bureau was recognized by VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official tourism marketing organization, for its inaugural Indicators & Insights Summit During the 2025 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Orlando, Visit Sarasota County earned statewide acclaim for its efforts to advocate for the tourism industry and the hundreds...
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Congratulations to VSC's new hire and well-deserved transition to the sports team SARASOTA, Fla. (July 25, 2022) – Visit Sarasota County is delighted to welcome Pete Harvey to the team as Director of Sports, and congratulations to Nate Sweetman on his transition to the sports department under Pete, as the...
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Locals and visitors can find some of the best deals and discounts in Sarasota County by utilizing "Fun in the 941" SARASOTA, Fla. (July 13, 2022) – Travelers can get away and save money this summer on trips to Sarasota County by taking advantage of the destination’s Fun In The...
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Revel in these cutting-edge galleries featuring various mixed mediums on display for the modern art-goer. Art enthusiast or not, a trip to Sarasota or Venice is not complete without a stop into one of the dozens of art galleries in the area. Robust cities of profound arts and innovative artists...
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Here’s how three families describe Sarasota and her islands as a perfect vacation fit for through the years—from children to parents to grandparents! Longboat Key has always been a timeless catalyst for memory making among vacationers from all over the country. If LBK were a time capsule, it would indeed...
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A piece of history now hangs in the Visit Sarasota County Visitor Information Center Sarasota has changed quite a bit over the past 100 years. In fact, if you look at old photos of Main Street or Palm Avenue, it’s likely you wouldn’t even recognize them. There is one piece...
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Planning a more intimate wedding? Consider one of these memorable Sarasota-area venues, whether you want a waterfront wedding, a Southern chic celebration or a city vibe. Great things can and do happen in small venues. If you’re a private couple, you’re looking to spare yourself the challenges of a large...
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When you need to be alone in Sarasota nature, here are parks and beaches where you are least likely to run into strangers and most likely to have some breathing room A walk in the park can clear your head, get your heart pumping, and help connect you to your...
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You might know Sarasota County as a vacation destination, but did you know it’s also a great meeting location? When you choose to hold your conference here, you can expect your attendees to enjoy an easy trip here and beautiful weather and fun activities once they’ve arrived. And you’ll have...
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Lakewood Ranch and Wellen Park Shine on 2025 List for Top 50 Master-Planned Communities Two of Sarasota County’s most notable communities have earned prestigious national rankings on the Top 50 Master-Planned Communities of 2025 list released by John Burns Research & Consulting—a leading real estate research organization that tracks sales...