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Plan your trip to Venice, Florida, for a year-long party honoring a century of charm, community and Gulf Coast history. Venice, Florida, is stepping into its next century. As the city marks its 100th anniversary, residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the history, architecture, culture and spirit that make...
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Nestled along the Gulf Coast of Florida, southwest of Orlando, south of Tampa and north of Naples, Sarasota County boasts 40 miles of coastline and eight barrier islands. There are numerous beaches and state parks, two Audubon societies, the Legacy Trail, a world-renowned rowing facility, historic archeological sites and numerous...
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Step into Venice’s rich past with the free Venice Centennial Pass, your mobile guide to the city’s most iconic historic buildings, parks, and landmark sites. From the architecture to early city planning gems, this pass makes it easy to explore the places that shaped Venice over the last century. Signing...
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Sarasota is known for its thriving arts scene, which continues to draw artists, aesthetes and works of art in great numbers. Add a few to your blank canvas, and complete the picture by including local cuisine and an inspiring night's stay. Whether you’re a new collector or a connoisseur, here...
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Take a spin in our time machine, and plan an excursion filled with nostalgic charm from breakfast 'til bedtime Ever have the urge to plot an escape to a different decade? Maybe there's a tropical shirt in your closet that's screaming for a kitschy, oh-so-Florida tourist backdrop from the 1950s...
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On Saturday, December 13, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA), in partnership with Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) and Visit Sarasota County, will host the 2025 CSCAA Open Water National Championship at Nathan Benderson Park, marking the event’s first time in Sarasota County. This full-day event, designated...
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Looking for a blend of classic and off-the-beaten path Holiday happenings? Look no further than Florida’s Gulf Coast®. Winter in Sarasota is generally not a cold affair. Warmth is a result of the climate, though human good cheer is bountiful as well. We are, among other things, a beach destination...
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Seasonal tourism campaign plays to warmer weather to attract tourists through mid-January SARASOTA, Fla. – (December 9, 2025) – Ahead of peak tourism season, Visit Sarasota County (VSC) is reminding travelers why swapping snow for sand this winter has never looked so inviting in its new seasonal marketing campaign. Dubbed...
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What you need to know about framing up the best possible shot during your trip to Sarasota County (plus bonus tips from a local photographer) Every good vacation deserves a truly great picture to capture all the memories that go with it (my mom calls it a “framer”). When you...
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Garden lovers should plant themselves at these Sarasota County spots Some people have green thumbs and can grow almost anything they plant. And other people—like me—are notorious plant killers who appreciate the beauty of gardens cultivated and cared for by folks who know how to wield a trowel and pruning...