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Want to get a sneak peek without leaving your home office? Step inside with a 360 tour. If you're considering Sarasota for a meeting, incentive trip or sporting event, take a virtual tour of select properties and venues to get an idea of some local hot spots—including hotels, sports facilities...
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Sarasota County is centrally-located on Florida’s Gulf Coast and has sunshine and blue skies year-round, making anytime of the year favorable to say “I do.”Let your personalities shine through with a wedding venue as unique as the two of you. Choose a barefoot wedding on the white-sands of Siesta Beach...
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Questions about your Upcoming Trip?If you have questions about your upcoming trip or recovery efforts, we are here to help! Please call or text us at 941-706-1253 or [email protected] RecoveryIn the wake of the storms last fall, Sarasota County is committed to rebuilding and restoring our vibrant community. Recovery efforts...
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Runners rejoice — you can take your vacation without having to pause your training. Sarasota County is an excellent Florida Gulf Coast destination and a Runner Friendly Community, as chosen by the Road Runner Club of America.Vacation and training for a race tend to pair together about as well as...
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Stay close to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) during your trip to Sarasota County at these area hotelsSarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is the area's closest, most convenient airport to travel—with Downtown Sarasota and Bayfront Park just a 4-mile, 10-minute drive south, and Lido Key/St. Armands Circle and University Town Center...
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It's an enchanting evening of southern tropical charm under the banyan trees at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. It's the romantic, classic setting of The Ringling, Ca' d'Zan and The Powel Crosley Estate. It's the sugary sand of the local beaches and the quaintness of Mary's Chapel at Historic Spanish Point.The...
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Book a room block and bring the whole crew to Sarasota's happening downtown!Sarasota is a top destination for group travel, with its vibrant cultural scene, picturesque skyline, bayfront parks and warm hospitality. Whether you're planning a wedding, meeting, corporate retreat for team building or just a big ol' bash with...
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Richard Russell, Chair General Director Sarasota OperaJohn LaCivita, Vice-Chair President/CEO Willis Smith ConstructionTim Self, Secretary/Treasurer Managing Partner Siesta Wealth Nick Mavrikas, Immediate Past Chair Area General Manager Spark by HiltonHon. Ron Cutsinger County Commissioner Sarasota County CommissionKara Morgan CEO Venice MainStreet Mark Gordon Managing Editor Business ObserverWes…
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Discover hotel hideaways with a cozy fireside touch to celebrate Florida's fall. As November ushers in cooler temperatures and a touch of holiday magic, Sarasota's shores shine in the autumn – welcoming visitors looking to escape the cold weather climates of their more northern cities for a satisfying beach breeze...
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If you were going to choose a place to combine work and play, Sarasota would top almost everyone’s list. With its near-perfect weather, beautiful beaches, cultural and artistic amenities, and wonderful places to stay, Sarasota is ideal for those who will be packing their laptops and cellphones along with their...