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Visit Sarasota County Tees Up Fall Tourism Marketing Campaign

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Tourism bureau’s seasonal effort highlights sport and serenity, with a visual focus on golf and shopping As visitors are eyeing the Sunshine State for cooler weather and reduced crowds this Fall, Visit Sarasota County’s newest seasonal tourism marketing campaign aims to position the region as the destination for serenity and...

Weather Resources, Beach Conditions and Travel Alerts

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Here you will find the latest information on severe weather, beach conditions and other travel alerts that may impact your visit to Sarasota County. Red Tide Red tides have been documented along Florida's gulf coast since the 1840s. The Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, produces a toxin that may...

State and Local Tourism Bureaus Bring National Morning Radio Show to Sarasota

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The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show broadcasted LIVE from the Cirque St. Armands Beachside and gave listeners a chance to win a Sarasota dream vacation The dog days of summer were anything but in Sarasota as VISIT FLORIDA and Visit Sarasota County collaborated to host the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show –...

Visit Sarasota County Named a Top Government Team by Statewide PR Association

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The tourism bureau also took home accolades in Crisis Communications and Special Events, with one team member earning the inaugural Young Professional of the Year All eyes were on the 941 as Visit Sarasota County was honored with five awards at the 68th Annual Golden Image & Pinnacle Awards Gala...

Visit Sarasota County and Sarasota BMX to Host UCI BMX Racing World Cup Final Rounds in 2026 and 2027

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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...

Visit Sarasota County Earns Statewide Award for Tourism Advocacy

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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...

Visit Sarasota County Recognizes Board Members and Service

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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...

Tourism Sales Leader Recognized with Meetings Industry Award

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Smart Meetings honored Suzanne Hackman, CDME, Director of Sales & Industry Relations at Visit Sarasota County, with the 2025 Visionary Award Suzanne Hackman, CDME, Visit Sarasota County’s Director of Sales & Industry Relations, received the 2025 Visionary Award during the 10th Annual Smart Woman Summit, presented by Smart Meetings at...