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Enjoy a sampling of upcoming sporting events. See all events here. There are many reasons why Siesta Key, an eight-mile island minutes south of Sarasota, is a favorite vacation destination for so many people in America and abroad. Here are just three of the most popular reasons to visit:1. BeachesSiesta...
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It's a blissful day on Siesta Key. I am at the intersection of "beach" and "ocean" avenues, and debating which path I want to take to one of the best beaches in the U.S. (and the world!).For now, I make up my mind and go right – down the beach...
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Stay in coveted locales, from Crescent Beach to Siesta Village, with Beachside Management Vacation Rentals. Looking for a vacation home rental just steps from the beach? Regularly named the No. 1 beach in the U.S., including in 2025 as part of Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards, your next getaway could be...
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Ready to make the move to Sarasota County? Consider this a sign to Work Where You Want to Live®.Instead of "escaping the winter" or "needing a spring break getaway," why not just reside where you want to vacation? With some of the healthiest and happiest of communities, residents will be...
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Siesta Beach is regularly named a top beach in the U.S. and the world for good reason. The renovated beach has a new expanded parking lot, a pedestrian esplanade, updated concessions, and of course, the some of the whitest sand in the world. The beach isn’t the only highlight of...
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For Destination Professionals Day, locals are encouraged to order a new Visitors Guide and explore hometown favorites and hidden gems alikeIn 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 printed...
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Continuously named one of the best beaches to visit year after year, there isn't a better place to go than the white sands of Siesta Beach for spring break.Spring break is the perfect time to escape the snowy cold and embrace the warm southern sun – and not much beats...
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VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY (VSC) is the official tourism marketing entity and primary provider of visitor information for Sarasota County where tourism is the top industry.Mission, Vision, and AccreditationMission: We make Sarasota County a better place by promoting our community on the world stage. Vision: Creating a vibrant Sarasota County through...