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It's all happening on Florida's Gulf Coast this spring. Don't miss a beat! From blues and jazz festivals, film screenings and tennis competitions, to food and wine tastings, an annual PRIDE festival and a day dedicated to shark teeth—spring is where it's at on Florida's Cultural Coast®! Whether here for...
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Picnic like you mean it—there's no shortage of picture-perfect outings to enjoy quality takeaway foods from Sarasota's local eateries. Prefer to get outdoors and share a meal on a picnic blanket than to dine out at a restaurant? We've got you covered. These are five scenic spots of solitude and...
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SARASOTA, Fla. – After serving at the helm of Visit Sarasota County (VSC) for 24 years, Virginia J. Haley announces her plans to retire at the end of September 2023. Haley’s retirement has been planned and the VSC Board of Directors has an established succession plan in place. “Being given...
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Get outdoors this January with a handful of festivals, markets and events! With cooler temps, the busy holiday season behind us and the days getting longer once again, enjoy slower-paced weekends filled with art, music and relaxation. Good times are ahead this January in Sarasota, as many areas will be...
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Kick the new year off right, with a detox of health-giving drinks and dishes at these local eateries. The beginning of the new year marks our hopeful fitness goals and declarations of healthier living, cleaner eating and maybe losing a few newly gained holiday pounds! Luckily, Sarasota County's wellness-focused cafes...
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Stay close to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) during your trip to Sarasota County at these area hotels. Sarasota-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...
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Come to connect with air plants of the world, native nature and regional history at Selby Gardens' two bayfront campuses Feel what it’s like to be fully immersed in Florida’s tropical flora and exotic varieties of blossoming botanicals. At Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, visitors of all kinds can wander a...
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Celebrate the magic of the season with dazzling holiday performances across the Sarasota area’s vibrant theaters and concert halls. When the holidays roll around, Florida's Cultural Coast® takes center stage. From heartwarming classics to dazzling orchestral scores, our performing arts organizations light up the season with showpieces you can't help...
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From Thanksgiving meals to Christmas parades, Sarasota County serves up exciting holiday options for travelers SARASOTA, Fla. –– Travelers looking for an exciting holiday getaway should head straight to Sarasota County. From Thanksgiving feasts and fun runs, to street (and boat) parades and a Chanukah festival, there is something for...
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SARASOTA, Fla. (Nov 4, 2022) – Visit Sarasota County (VSC) recently filled two key sales and marketing positions, promoting current team members in those roles. Shantel Norman has been named group sales manager and Jessica Bertolini is now the organization’s digital marketing manager. Shantel Norman - Group Sales Manager Norman...