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Enjoy fresh air, open spaces and global cuisine throughout the day in Downtown Sarasota What’s a better way to enjoy the vibe of a beautiful city than taking a leisurely walking tour of the main drag? Doing so while also tasting the flavors of the community! In beautiful Downtown Sarasota...
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Get some fresh air with a purpose and try one of our self-guided walking tours to help you discover some of the food, history and culture around Florida's Gulf Coast®.
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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...
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Thank you for your interest in holding your next meeting in Sarasota County! We will review your RFP and get back to you shortly with the requested information. While you wait, we invite you to view our latest Meeting and Event Planning Guide, and learn more about our Meeting Incentives...
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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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Learn about Palmer's extraordinary agricultural innovations, her commitment to horticultural science and livestock-raising methods, and her savvy business acumen as foundational to the development of the Sarasota we know today When the millionaire matron of Chicago high society, Bertha Palmer, arrived in Sarasota in 1910, she encountered a mosquito-infested, boggy...
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Nicole Porter, VP of Political Affairs at the U.S. Travel Association, will headline the tourism bureau’s Indicators & Insight Summit Global travel insights will get a local audience as Visit Sarasota County’s Indicators & Insights Summit welcomes Nicole Porter, VP of Political Affairs at the U.S. Travel Association, as its...
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Here are seven reasons throughout its 100-year history Sarasota County has been a desirable place for visitors to play Through both dedicated efforts of local leaders and the unique charm of the area, this once sleepy fishing town has become an internationally known destination. Here are seven reasons throughout its...
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Baseball, dragon boat racing, and high-level rowing will bring athletes and fans from across the country to Sarasota County this October. Visit Sarasota County today announced the full lineup of October sports events, showcasing the region’s fields, waters, and shores. Below is the complete schedule. Junior All-American Games When: October...
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By Compass Rose History Experiences In 1899, Cornelius Van Santvoord (C.V.S.) Wilson, the owner of the Manatee County Advocate, decided to move to the small village of Sarasota to start the area’s first newspaper. The year prior, C.V.S., a widow, had remarried to the young Rose Phillips. 40 years her...