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Plan a destination that knows how to make your meeting stand out in style and elevate your event to the next level. Round out your meeting, incentive trip or team bonding with interactive activities such as a round of championship golf, rejuvenating spa experiences and entertaining team-building tours. Opportunities for...
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From larger-than-life murals to sculptural works of fine art, spot a sundry of public art pieces as you road trip or stroll Sarasota County. Truly an art lover's paradise, especially for those who'd rather stumble upon public art outside in nature instead of inside the walls of a museum or...
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Get more out of your beach vacation from Sarasota County’s world-class visual and performing arts. Known as Florida's Cultural Coast®, this slice of paradise is enriched with the enjoyment and wonder of museums, art galleries, life-size murals, 3D sidewalk art, circus arenas and many other performance theaters has evolved into...
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Visit Sarasota County, in partnership with Sarasota BMX, announced today that Sarasota County will host two consecutive UCI BMX Racing World Cup events in 2026 and 2027 at the Sarasota BMX track. The events will serve as key qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, with Sarasota joining...
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Get out on the water on your own terms and find a suitable watercraft for your group at one of these Sarasota boat rentals. Sarasota has been, and always will be, a paradise for those who love being out on the water. With weather that averages 73 ° and sunny...
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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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Discover the best places to stay, play and dine with our brochures and guides! Click the links below to view them online or to download and print them at home: 2025 Official Visitors Guide Sarasota County Map Sarasota Area Beaches Sarasota County Coloring Book Kids Activity Page Discover Natural Sarasota...
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Do you have captivating photos that you'd love to share with us for our promotional campaigns or media inquiries? Please use the uploaders below to share your photos and/or videos with us. If you share for Media Use, in addition to our website and social platforms, we will share these...
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Enjoy a sampling of upcoming sporting events. See all events here. There are many reasons why Siesta Key, an eight-mile island minutes south of Sarasota, is a favorite vacation destination for so many people in America and abroad. Here are just three of the most popular reasons to visit: 1...