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No matter your fitness style or level, Sarasota-area beaches offer an array of opportunities to keep you moving while on Florida's Gulf Coast. Just because you're here on vacation or for business doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your fitness routine. If you're looking to stay active while enjoying the...
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Florida's Cultural Coast® is more than a destination—it’s a lifestyle. Sarasota's hospitable nature, paired with its outdoor nature, blend together to create one big canvas of coastal charm and quiet luxury. With world-class resorts adjacent to pristine beaches, fine dining and even finer shopping, high-class performances and exclusive events, Sarasota...
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Weaving together the elements of story, celebrity and craft, the 2025 Sarasota Film Festival this April promises to be a celebrated event from setting to screen. Each spring Sarasota filmmakers, locals and visiting cinephiles mingle to watch hundreds of spectacularly curated films spanning an impressive array of film categories. The...
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Students at Riverview High School and Venice High School will represent Florida’s Cultural Coast across the pond during New Year’s Day Parade Visit Sarasota County (VSC) is sponsoring two local high school bands – the Riverview High School Kiltie Band and Venice High School Band – as they prepare to...
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Celebrate Black History Month in Sarasota this February by engaging in activities that honor and amplify Black contributions to the community.
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Sarasota's rich tapestry of African American history is vividly embodied in landmarks like the Leonard Reid House and the Colson Hotel. These sites not only tell stories of resilience and community but also invite visitors to experience the vibrant cultural heritage of Newtown. The Leonard Reid House The Leonard Reid...
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From April 4-6, USA Swimming and the Sarasota Sharks, in partnership with Visit Sarasota County, will return to Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) for the third consecutive year to host their Open Water National Championships. Following the 2024 Paris Olympics, this three-day open-water swimming event will feature Olympians and elite athletes...
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“The Sarasota Keys are Calling” campaign promotes the coastal charm and local businesses of our barrier islands from Longboat to Manasota Spring break is here on the Suncoast, and Visit Sarasota County is launching a new seasonal marketing campaign to ensure local businesses along the keys and barrier islands are...
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Explore different venues where you can catch stand-up comedians, plays or improv locally. Are you ready to LOL (laugh out loud) during Sarasota's vibrant performing arts season? Whether you want to giggle, guffaw or belly laugh, Sarasota has options to tickle your funny bone. McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Sarasota has its...
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Stimulate your senses and satisfy your appetite in the heartbeat of Siesta Key: The Village. Named #1 beach in the U.S. and #4 globally by TripAdvisor's 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards, Siesta Key is known for its crystal-quartz (and gorgeous) white-sand beaches and an eclectic, local-casual vibe. What locals know and...