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Savor stand-out bites and beverages at Sarasota County's public beach pavilions and concession stands. Imagine enjoying a cool snack or thirst-quenching drink while taking in the picture-perfect views on one of Sarasota's beaches. Does life get any better?! The great news is you don't have to leave your beach of...
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Between the cities of Sarasota and Venice, Florida, is a collection of communities worthy of stopping for a visit: Osprey, Nokomis and Casey Key. A drive down Tamiami Trail yields a bevy of eateries, natural landmarks, kayak launches, tiki bars, tackle and dive shops, and more throughout the cities of...
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Virginia Haley earns Destinations International’s highest honor SARASOTA, Fla. – (July 22, 2026) – Virginia J. Haley, CDME, former President of Visit Sarasota County (VSC), was inducted into Destinations International’s Hall of Fame, the global association for destination professionals’ highest honor, at its Annual Convention in Portland, Oregon, this week...
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Grab a meal to-go and share it alfresco at one of these picturesque picnic spots. Sure, going out to lunch or dinner at atmospheric restaurants is great, and many here even have beautiful outdoor dining setups. But sometimes, it's just really nice to get further away from downtown areas and...
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Tee time has arrived. Bobby Jones reopens as a fully restored golf complex, event venue and nature park. Whether you're an avid golfer or a learner, there are ample opportunities, upcoming leagues and events to get in on the action at the historic Bobby Jones Golf Club. And if you're...
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Get out on the water or stay on dry land and learn about the animals, plant life and ecology. Many of us have fond memories of school field trips when we got to leave the stuffy classroom and learn hands-on, often outdoors. You can re-create those days during your next...
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Questions about your Upcoming Trip? If you have questions about your upcoming trip, we are here to help! Please call or text us at 941-706-1253 or [email protected] . Storm Recovery Resources for locals can be found on the Sarasota County Government Facebook page or by calling Sarasota County Government at...