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Visit Sarasota County Promotes Local Centennial Celebrations as Tourism Strategy

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Through digital content, mobile passes, and media pitches, the tourism bureau is highlighting neighborhoods, institutions, and landmarks reaching 100 years countywide SARASOTA, Fla. – (January 15, 2026) – As several cultural institutions and cities across Sarasota County mark 100 years in 2026, Visit Sarasota County (VSC) is compelling visitors and...

Get Ready, Sarasota: The Most Delicious Time of the Year is Almost Here

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Savor Sarasota returns June 1-14, restaurants that want to take part need to act fast It's officially time for Sarasota County's best restaurants to claim their spot at the table. The 21st Annual Savor Sarasota, hosted annually by Visit Sarasota County, returns June 1 through June 14, 2026, and registration...

Visit Sarasota County Celebrates Siesta Key Being Named No. 1 Best Beach in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report

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Visit Sarasota County is proud to share that Siesta Key, one of Sarasota County’s most iconic beach destinations, has been named the No. 1 Best Beach in the U.S. in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Vacations rankings. The recognition underscores Siesta Key’s enduring appeal for travelers drawn to...

Visit Sarasota County Names Maestro Victor DeRenzi the 2026 Voice of Sarasota

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During its centennial year, Sarasota Opera’s longtime artistic director and principal conductor will be recognized at the National Travel & Tourism Week Celebration on May 7 SARASOTA, Fla. – Maestro Victor DeRenzi has been conducting excellence at the Sarasota Opera for over four decades – and now, he will be...

Southern Pickleball to Debut in Sarasota County with SW Florida Powerball Amateur State Championships

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In partnership with Visit Sarasota County, the three-day tournament in May will draw more than 1,000 players and spectators and offer a pathway to two major amateur pickleball championships. Southern Pickleball, in partnership with Visit Sarasota County, today announced that the SW Florida Powerball Amateur State Championships, presented by Carvana...

Sarasota's Hottest Reservation of the Summer is Back: 21st Annual Savor Sarasota Kicks Off June 1

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More Than 55 Restaurants Across Sarasota County Are Pulling Out All the Stops for Two Weeks of Prix-Fixe Dining You Won’t Want to Miss! SARASOTA, FL, MAY 12, 2026 — Visit Sarasota County (VSC) is thrilled to announce that Savor Sarasota, the region’s signature prix-fixe dining promotion, is back for...

Sarasota's Hottest Reservation of the Summer is Back: 21st Annual Savor Sarasota Kicks Off June 1

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67 Restaurants Across Sarasota County Are Pulling Out All the Stops for Two Weeks of Prix-Fixe Dining You Won’t Want to Miss! SARASOTA, FL, MAY 26, 2026 -- In just five days, Sarasota and its visitors are in for a delicious treat as Savor Sarasota kicks off this coming Monday...

USRowing Youth National Championship Returns to Nathan Benderson Park

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Annual regatta is expected to draw over 11,000 attendees at Nathan Benderson Park, with additional USRowing-hosted competitions returning to Sarasota County the same week The highly anticipated USRowing Youth National Championships will return to Nathan Benderson Park from June 11–14, marking the event’s ninth year in Sarasota County. Supported by...

Savor Sarasota's 21st Year Serves Big Results: $1 Million Generated for Sarasota's Restaurant Community in 14 Days

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25,466 Meals Served Across 68 Restaurants as Sarasota's Premier Dining Promotion Marks Another Record Year SARASOTA, FL, June 22, 2026 -- What started as a summer strategy powered by Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has become one of the region’s most successful culinary campaigns. The 21st Annual Savor Sarasota concludes its...

That's a Wrap on Savor Sarasota, But Wait...The Feast Continues!

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56 Savor Sarasota Restaurants are continuing their prix-fixe menus through the month of June, and the list is on SavorSarasota.com SARASOTA, FL, June 15, 2026 – The 21st Annual Savor Sarasota officially comes to a close! For two weeks all over the 725 square miles of Sarasota County, visitors and...