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“The Sarasota Keys are Calling” campaign promotes the coastal charm and local businesses of our barrier islands from Longboat to Manasota Spring break is here on the Suncoast, and Visit Sarasota County is launching a new seasonal marketing campaign to ensure local businesses along the keys and barrier islands are...
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Visit Sarasota County, Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport will host the celebration – and raffle off airline tickets – on May 6 A regional celebration of travel and tourism is clear for takeoff at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport’s new Concourse A on May...
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For Destination Professionals Day, locals are encouraged to order a new Visitors Guide and explore hometown favorites and hidden gems alike In celebration of Destination Professionals Day on February 19, Visit Sarasota County (VSC) is encouraging locals to feel like a tourist in their own hometown and order a newly...
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The longtime hospitality advocates and leaders will be recognized at the National Travel & Tourism Week Celebration on May 6 From oysters to accolades, John and Amanda Horne of Oysters Rock Hospitality have served up excellence in the Sarasota-Bradenton region for decades – and now, they’re being recognized with Visit...
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Hosted by ZAP Skimboards, the three-day event will gather hundreds of skim pro athletes and spectators from across the World. From May 16-18, ZAP Skimboards , in partnership with Skim USA , will host its 5th annual Spring Fling Skim Jam on Nokomis Beach. With support from Visit Sarasota County...
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Anniversary year expected to draw over 10,000 attendees, with new USRowing-hosted initiatives set for Sarasota County The highly anticipated USRowing Youth National Championships will return to Nathan Benderson Park from June 12–15, marking the event’s 30th anniversary. Supported by Visit Sarasota County, the internationally-renowned regatta is expected to draw nearly...
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Jennifer Dolgetta joins the local tourism bureau with more than a decade of customer service and hospitality operations experience. From beach escapes to hidden gems, Jennifer Manzanilla Dolgetta is now a go-to guide as she steps into the role of Visitor Experiences Coordinator at Visit Sarasota County. Dolgetta will oversee...
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Visit Sarasota County, Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport hosted the celebration on May 6, 2025 On May 6, more than 200 regional business representing the hospitality industry gathered at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport for the region’s annual National Travel & Tourism Week celebration...
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Weeklong international event to feature top under-21 croquet players from the United States, Egypt, New Zealand, Spain, England, Australia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Mexico and Latvia The Sarasota County Croquet Club and the United States Croquet Association, in partnership with Visit Sarasota County, will host the 2025 U21 Golf Croquet...
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Annual high school baseball tournament highlights regional standouts at MLB spring training sites, including CoolToday Park, Charlotte Sports Park, and Centennial Park From July 19-23, Prospect Wire , a premier baseball event organizer founded to help high school athletes showcase their skills to college coaches and MLB scouts, will host...