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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...
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Get outdoors this January with a handful of festivals, markets and events! With cooler temps, the busy holiday season behind us and the days getting longer once again, enjoy slower-paced weekends filled with art, music and relaxation. Good times are ahead this January in Sarasota, as many areas will be...
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Celebrate the Holidays at UTC and experience fun festivities for the whole family! If you haven't yet been to The Mall at UTC or the surrounding University Town Center district – featuring more than 250 specialty shops and over 80 fast-casual to fine-dining restaurants –there truly is no better time...
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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...
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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...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joel Kaiman, [email protected] Neumann Weeks, [email protected] Sweetman, [email protected] Ext. 116SARASOTA, Fla. (March 16, 2022) – As spring gets into full swing, Sarasota County is gearing up for an exciting year of baseball, giving visitors a chance to enjoy much anticipated Spring Training games beginning…
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North Port’s CoolToday Park is Atlanta Braves major league baseball team's official Spring Training facility. In case you needed a recap—the Atlanta Braves clinched the 2021 MLB World Series last November with a 7-0 Game 6 victory over the Houston Astros. It was the fourth world title for the 145-year-old...
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Winter is now in the rearview mirror and a road trip is always a good idea Defrost those winter muscles with a little vernal sunshine—springtime is approaching and the mile markers are calling. So mark some OOO on the calendar, jump in the car and hit the wide-open road. Depending...
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Every March 14th, the world celebrates “Pi Day” – here's how in Sarasota Though this annual holiday commemorates the mathematical constant of pi (π), or its equivalent of 3.14, no math expertise is required for this particular read—just a palette for a circular baked dish bursting with a flavorful filling...
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Thanks to the efforts of local artists and the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, the Sarasota Studio Artists Association has officially launched Sarasota County is a diverse destination full of various community activities and events that keep the area alive and active. The arts and culture spread throughout...