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“The Sarasota Keys are Calling” campaign promotes the coastal charm and local businesses of our barrier islands from Longboat to ManasotaSpring 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 seen...
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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 6A regional celebration of travel and tourism is clear for takeoff at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport’s new Concourse A on May 6...
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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 LatviaThe Sarasota County Croquet Club and the United States Croquet Association, in partnership with Visit Sarasota County, will host the 2025 U21 Golf Croquet World...
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It’s time for restaurants and foodies to savor the very best of Sarasota’s culinary community, it’s time for the 18th annual Savor Sarasota! A truly bon vivant food fest, Savor Sarasota is a two-week dining program that offers guests exceptional prix-fixe menus for both lunch and dinner. Lunch menus will...
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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 the...
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The longtime hospitality advocates and leaders will be recognized at the National Travel & Tourism Week Celebration on May 6From 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 Sarasota...
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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, Composites One, Island...
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Visit Sarasota County, Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport hosted the celebration on May 6, 2025On 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. This...
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Anniversary year expected to draw over 10,000 attendees, with new USRowing-hosted initiatives set for Sarasota CountyThe 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 10,000...
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The annual recognition program is open to all local businesses now through June 30Visit Sarasota County (VSC) is encouraging local hospitality businesses to go for the gold and recognize their star employees, volunteers, and leaders in its annual Haley Hall of Fame Awards program. Nominations are open now through June...