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Local tourism bureau makes coveted list from ConventionSouth for the ninth year since the award’s inception, earns Platinum with Smart Meetings and Bronze at Adrian Awards Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has been recognized by three leading national publications and associations for its efforts to attract meetings to enrich the local...
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The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus launched a clown college in the Florida beach destination in 1967, and gave the world a new generation of entertainers Sarasota County has long been synonymous with the circus and the art of clowning. It is a relationship that dates back nearly...
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Follow these tips to find the best places in Venice for a photo. Share your #MySarasota masterpiece on social media or a picture frame to make audiences green with vacation envy. Historic downtown Venice is a Sarasota County treasure with charming streets, stores and beautiful beaches nearby. Its ‘Old Florida’...
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Where there's a beach, there better be ice cream, and you'll never be far from a frozen treat with these delicious, locally-owned shops around Sarasota County There’s nothing like a cool treat on a warm day, and some ice cream is the perfect way to finish a little fun in...
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We at Visit Sarasota County are committed to making our services and products accessible to everyone. We are making continued improvements to our website to make it easier for persons with accessibility issues to use. We are also making every effort to meet evolving accessibility standards. Here are a few...
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Dive into discovery with your first look at Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA), Sarasota’s next-level aquarium. Ever wanted to swim with the sharks but never quite worked up the nerve? Get a feel for having sharks slip over your head — along with paddling sea turtles and gliding rays —...
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Here are some of the best areas to stay outdoors while browsing our dozens of locally owned shops and unique products
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Learn more about these Black-owned restaurants, tours and other businesses on Florida's Gulf Coast Chaz 51 Steakhouse Chaz 51 Steakhouse is a foodie destination offering high-end cuisine to challenge even those with the most discerning tastes. The selections prepared by owner Chef Charles Amherst seek to excite the palate with...
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From lively shores to hidden stretches of sand, discover the Sarasota County beaches that shine for every kind of traveler. With nearly 40 miles of shoreline, Sarasota County is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, each with unique characteristics. Depending on what you want to...
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For businesses located within Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties Designed to benefit Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County organizations and businesses hosting meetings and events in Sarasota County, this program focuses on the benefits of uninterrupted group collaboration and camaraderie. The Incentive is distributed in the form of a hotel room...