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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...
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Discover where to eat, shop and play at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch. Waterside Place leads with the kind of the laid-back Florida lakeside vibes that make you want to stay awhile. Built around the beautiful Kingfisher Lake, this newly developed town center of Lakewood Ranch has blossomed as a...
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It's been a hot summer! What better way to cool off than around a pool at your fave Sarasota area hotel? Whether you're a vacationer, weekender or local, you have so many terrific choices in our beautiful area to take a dip and enjoy a scenic poolside escape. From glistening...
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Step into the studios, stages and soundscapes of Sarasota’s inspiring artists and performers—each helping shape Florida’s Cultural Coast® with passion and purpose. Behind Sarasota's cultural vibrancy are the inspiring artists, curators, musicians and performers who make it all happen. Whether they were born here or drawn here, this community is...
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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...