2021

Enjoy this quick-hitting guide to some of the many fun statistics and accolades Sarasota County earns worldwide

There are so many reasons to relocate to Sarasota County beyond just its beautiful beaches, friendly people and strong economic opportunities. We’ve collected some of the most fun and interesting facts, as well as recent, top-rated accolades, for a quick and easy reference.

These top industries keep the Sarasota area job market competitive for employees and budding businesses

When you need to be alone in Sarasota nature, here are parks and beaches where you are least likely to run into strangers and most likely to have some breathing room

A walk in the park can clear your head, get your heart pumping, and help connect you to your natural surroundings. It’s a peaceful and picturesque way to temporarily escape the real world, and there are lots of parks and preserves in Sarasota County where you can get away from it all (at least for a while).

Planning a more intimate wedding? Consider one of these memorable Sarasota-area venues, whether you want a waterfront wedding, a Southern chic celebration or a city vibe.

Outdoor seating at restaurants is easy in paradise along Florida’s Gulf Coast, but this list of local eateries features places that put their own special twist on the concept.

Sitting outside for a meal in Florida is canon—especially when you’re taking a break from a long, arduous winter elsewhere and want to soak up as much warm, sunny vibes as you can before heading back!

Two additions to help maximize exposure within Sarasota County

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SARASOTA, Fla. (June 15, 2021) – Visit Sarasota County is excited to welcome Jess Bertolini to the team as Website & Social Media Coordinator, and Nate Sweetman as Communications and Public Relations Coordinator.

If you want to ensure you see reptilian basking beauties, Sarasota can make that happen, be it in their natural habitat, at a protected enclosure, or in your arms.

“Attention students, the school is going on a limited lockdown due to an alligator traveling on campus.” This is no social media post, showing up alongside pictures of alligators climbing fences, lumbering through parking lots, and popping up on Ring cameras. This was my son’s middle school last year. His campus boasts a pond where science experiments are often conducted and it does, in fact, home a gator.

Siesta Charms

Your angelic white sand

Feels like paradise in my hands

You capture my gaze

Without letting go

In the morning I lay

Under the shelter of your sapphire skies

As your whispering waves

Bring life to my soul

Enjoying beauty and art requires brainpower and good food. Fortunately, Sarasota’s museums and attractions have got you covered. 

From fancier dishes to casual bites and alfresco eats, Sarasota’s food scene has a table for every mood and occasion. If you’re looking for a side of art and culture with your meal, look no further than these eateries that share space with some of Sarasota’s most notable galleries, gardens and more.