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Enjoy fresh air, open spaces and global cuisine throughout the day on St. Armands and Lido Keys
The best part of a trip to Florida is the seemingly endless seafood available at your beck and call. From grouper sandwiches to briny oysters and piping hot conch fritters, Sarasota’s historic St. Armand’s circle is the ideal location to sample the area’s plentiful seafood.
Enjoy fresh air, open spaces and global cuisine throughout the day in Historic Downtown Venice
Sarasota County’s hidden jewel, Venice, is the ideal place to take in the Florida sights. Enjoy waterfront dining, and city highlights during our curated dining tour of the island.
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
Getting to know Sarasota County can seem daunting, but this guide is stuffed with fun Sarasota activities for the whole family
HOMETOWN: Baltimore, Md.
PROFESSION: Pharmaceuticals
Buckle in for the most fun retirement ever in sunny Sarasota County
The Sarasota area continues to top the U.S News and World Report Best Places to Retire category. With accolades championing our local amenities, like our beaches, arts and area nonprofits, it’s no wonder Sarasota County is an ideal place to settle down and enjoy the golden years.
Sarasota County is bursting with amenities, and something for everyone means something just for you too
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).
