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North Port Happenings (Wellen Park & Beyond)

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Whether you're a resident enjoying the community spirit or a traveler discovering the charms of North Port, the city offers a range of activities and entertainment. North Port is currently the fastest-growing city in Sarasota County. From community events at the vibrant, new master-planned community of Wellen Park to the...

Visit Sarasota County Set for Half-Day Hospitality Summit

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Inaugural event will feature travel marketing insights, industry-leading speakers, and the tourism organization’s 2030 strategic plan Visit Sarasota County (VSC) invites local hospitality partners and business leaders to learn how to tap into the Suncoast’s thriving tourism economy at its inaugural Indicators & Insights Summit, scheduled for November 19, 2024...

Seven Stops for Unique Sarasota Finds

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Check out seven local shops for unique Sarasota County shopping, featuring items you won't find elsewhere. Leave behind the generic gift cards and unearth one-of-a-kind gems to gift for your friends — from antique trinkets and Florida furnishings to gourmet treats and worldwide goods. Make room in your luggage and...

Meeting Incentive Program

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For businesses headquartered outside of Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties Designed to introduce first-time and re-introduce infrequent conferences/meetings to Sarasota County, this program will enhance the destination experience for attendees, while still supporting the goals of the conference/meeting. Incentive Options Our Meeting Incentive Program is designed to help you discover...

Regional Tourism Leaders Partner to Promote Florida’s West Coast

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Visit Sarasota County and the Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau are investing $200,000 collectively to welcome visitors to our region amidst hurricane recovery Following a series of townhalls with hospitality partners and community stakeholders, Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has announced a joint $200,000 campaign with the Bradenton Area Convention...

Sarasota County to Host Two Back-to-Back Paddleboard Tournaments at Nathan Benderson Park

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Two international paddleboard tournaments return to Nathan Benderson Park this holiday season, offering residents an opportunity to learn more about the growingly popular sport. From November 20th to December 2nd, two back-to-back paddleboard tournaments will take place at Nathan Benderson Park. The holiday series will begin with the 2024 ICF...

Learn About, See and Be the Circus in Sarasota County

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Thanks to the legacy of circus magnate John Ringling, Sarasota is known as the “Circus Capital of the World,” with many offerings designed to honor the past, present and future of the circus. Learn About the Circus and History of The Ringling The Ringling campus was created to preserve the...

Visit Sarasota County Takes Visitors Services on the Road with New Engagement Vehicle

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The RV affectionally named AVA – Area Visitor Assistant – will serve as an extension of the tourism marketing organization at community and sporting events The newest team member at Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has four wheels and a purpose to better educate people visiting and living in our community...

Dine and Stay in Osprey, Nokomis, Casey Key

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In between the cities of Sarasota and Venice is a collection of communities worthy of stopping for a visit. Dine, stay, and relax at Osprey, Nokomis and the exclusive Casey Key. A drive down U.S. 41 yields a bevy of eateries and retail options throughout the cities of Osprey and...

Five Ways to Delight Dad in Sarasota

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Celebrate your dear-old-dad in style by planning a fun-for-the-whole-family Sarasota County outing tailored to his tastes and interests. Here’s some suggestions for all types of fathers. Whether he knows his way around a fishing rod or has always dreamed of landing the big one, dad can spend the day seeing...