2021

Brunch may originate from combining breakfast and lunch, but what it means is extended conversations, savoring good food, and being in the present. So where to go to find the perfect slow Sunday starter in Sarasota?

Spectacular views can be found up high on Sarasota’s growing rooftop scene.

Looking for spectacular views, Gulf breezes, and crafted drinks and eats?

Then come on down—or should we say, up—to Sarasota’s rooftop bars.

The Sarasota area has welcomed a growing number of rooftop venues. Visitors are attracted to the great views and atmosphere; for hotel-based rooftop bars, the pools that are located right beside the bars make for a great combo. And there’s no better way to take in Sarasota’s ever-changing skyline than from the top of a roof.

You missed the British Open, Wimbledon, and the Tour de France by just a hair ... or maybe a mile. But you can still enjoy your favorite active sports while on vacation in Sarasota County!

Sarasota features myriad options for golf, tennis, and biking. So, grab your gear and let’s go!

Sarasota County is an accessible vacation destination for all. Learn about the different parks, beaches and attractions that are fully wheelchair accessible.

There’s so much to see and do in Sarasota County. And for travelers in wheelchairs, there are lots of ways to enjoy all that the area has to offer.

Get a taste of the local coffee culture with our guide to the roasted bean scene in Sarasota County.

It's a jittery job, but someone has to do it: Java junkies at Visit Sarasota sipped cups of joe all over town, from foamy cappuccinos to high octane cold brews, to taste test the Sarasota coffee scene.

Dark Roast Indulgence: Coffee and Dessert

We couldn't resist starting with dessert. These Sarasota County spots offer a diversity of espresso-style drinks just begging to be sipped with a sweet treat.

The simplicity of the Newtown Historical Gallery is what provides its unique charm, though not nearly as charming as the man behind it.

Walking into the Newtown Historical Gallery on Osprey Avenue in Sarasota is like walking into a time capsule filled with proclamations, family photos, artifacts, and an intangible aura of pride that permeates through the small, yet full space.

The gallery is a museum of sorts paying homage to the wide and diverse history of Sarasota’s oldest Black community.

From history to present-day, golf has been a permanent part of Sarasota's landscape, where you'll find there are no shortage of courses and country clubs for the golfer to spend an afternoon perfecting their game

From professional to pedestrian, the Sarasota County area has something for golfers of all levels with over 50 courses to choose from and year-round sunshine.

There’s no better place to spend time with your sweetheart than sunny Sarasota! How can you say “I love you” during your stay? Let us count the ways…

Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, wooing a Valentine, or scheming to surprise your partner "just because" — Sarasota is a great place to plan out a unique and thoughtful date that'll charm your darlin'.

Make a Map to Your Heart

Did you know Sarasota was nearly home to a “Winter White House?” Every U.S. president since 1976 has made a stop in Sarasota, some more fortunate than others.

Was President Warren G. Harding was a socks-and-sandals man? Did First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt ever don a bikini? (Our understanding is that she preferred a one-piece — but what happens in Sarasota stays in Sarasota.) What we do know is that Sarasota has served as host to a number of U.S. presidents and their kin — both on the campaign trail and in leisure.