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Discover the best places to stay, play and dine with our brochures and guides! Click the links below to view them online or to download and print them at home: 2026 Official Visitors Guide Sarasota County Map Sarasota Area Beaches Sarasota County Coloring Book Kids Activity Page Discover Natural Sarasota...

Englewood Three Ways

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Choose your adventure in this laid-back coastal community Ever wonder what it might have been like to vacation in Florida in decades past? Then you'll want to head to Englewood, a place that oozes Old Florida, small-town charm. You won't find lots of Med Rev mega-mansions and sprawling strip malls...

Authentic Florida: Try Our State Parks

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Beyond Sarasota County's beautiful beaches, shopping, dining and cultural amenities there is something else to make your visit special. Get a glimpse of Florida's "natural" side and its authentic beauty in our state parks. Sarasota County offers more than just its beaches, dining and shopping locations. In fact, the county...

Winter in Sarasota

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Winter in Sarasota means pleasantly warm, sun-drenched days—in other words, prime beach weather. Our award-winning beaches are open year-round, and even the water feels a bit cooler, offering excellent conditions for kayaking, paddleboarding and other water sports. Ring in the holiday season at holly-jolly al fresco events like Selby Gardens'...

Where to Spot Manatees in the Wild

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If you're hoping to catch a glimpse of Florida’s beloved gentle giants, Sarasota County is one of the best places to do it. These slow-moving, plant-munching marine mammals (often called “sea cows”) thrive in the warm, shallow waters of Florida's Gulf Coast. Whether you're kayaking through mangroves or exploring our...

Can You Find? A Sarasota Scavenger Hunt

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Keep the little ones – or the big ones – engaged and entertained with a Sarasota Scavenger Hunt. How many can they find? #MySarasota. At the Beach (Remember: If the creature is alive, please observe and enjoy, but handle carefully and return to its home safely) Colorful lifeguard stands A...

Chart House

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There's no better way to get away from the daily grind than to find a nice, relaxing spot at Chart House – one of the best Longboat Key waterfront restaurants. Whether you're in the dining room or on the terrace overlooking the gorgeous Gulf waters of Sarasota Bay, Chart House...

Dive into the Eco-Wonders of Sarasota's Artificial Reefs

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Human ingenuity meets marine life in an environmental blend of recreation, conservation and community benefits via Sarasota's artificial reefs program. Our crystal-clear waters and vibrant sea life remain our bread and butter. That's why Sarasota County implemented an artificial reef program that, for the last 15 years, has positively contributed...

Things To Do In Siesta Key

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There are endless things to do at this award-winning — not to mention stunning — Florida's Gulf Coast beach. Come see for yourself why Siesta Beach ranks among the best. It's no wonder Siesta Beach, with its quartz-crystal sand as white and soft as powdered sugar, has been called "the...

Toast to the Coast: Outdoor Dining on the Water in Sarasota

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In Florida, the best table is usually the one by the water, and these waterside views will have you feasting your eyes as you fill your stomachs. Maybe your ideal beach vacation includes parasailing and jet skis, or maybe you like to relax and unwind with a great book by...