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Celebrate the magic of the season with dazzling holiday performances across the Sarasota area’s vibrant theaters and concert halls. When the holidays roll around, Florida's Cultural Coast® takes center stage. From heartwarming classics to dazzling orchestral scores, our performing arts organizations light up the season with showpieces you can't help...
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Discover how fall events in Sarasota transform the season into a celebration of food, art, music and vibrant culture. Autumn is an exciting time to visit and be in Sarasota County. With the temperatures cooling and the changing of leaves (just kidding, we have palm trees), there are an abundance...
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From retail therapy to wildlife viewing, spend a perfectly relaxing weekend on Lido Key. Retail therapy, wildlife viewing, gourmet dining and Gulf-side relaxation come together on Lido Key and St. Armands Circle. Powdery sand invites beachgoers to dig for shells, while diverse flavors tempt every palate. Explore mangroves, shop local...
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Visit Sarasota County proudly announces their new Board of Directors appointments and recognizes outgoing members for the 2026 fiscal year, which will begin October 1. Joining the Board for two-year terms are Cindy Moore, Regional Director of Sales at Lodgco Hospitality, Mark Sherwin, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, and...
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Here’s the latest report from fishing guides in the area. October Fishing Report—Capt. Rick Grassett Rick Grassett is a Charter Captain with CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key Fishing should turn on this month. Schools of reds will begin to break up and scatter on shallow flats. There should also...
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Sarasota County’s meeting venues can delight and surprise your guests, provide them with a luxurious experience, educate them – or all of the above. Take a tour through our top event spaces to find the perfect location (or locations!) for your next gathering. Downtown Sarasota Hotels In the vicinity of...
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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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Earning the nickname Florida’s Cultural Coast®, Sarasota has a rich artistic history and present-day scene. When you hold your next meeting or event here, you can incorporate this creativity, perhaps inspiring your attendees to use their imagination. Several cultural venues, including the Sarasota Museum of Art and the historic Sarasota...
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It’s not uncommon for people to return from a conference and say they never left their hotel. When you plan a meeting or event in Sarasota, you’ll hear a different story from your attendees. Many of our popular downtown hotels are within walking distance of restaurants and other attractions and...
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Earn Incentive Funds on Your Next Sarasota Meeting Plan your next meeting, conference, or event in Sarasota County and take advantage of an exclusive incentive! Visit Sarasota offers groups $5 back on actualized total room night revenue when you book at one of our partner hotels. This rebate is applied...