August


The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Explore the height of luxury at one of Sarasota's hotels and resorts, offering warm hospitality, wellness and maybe a little self-indulgence this coming new year.

All along Florida's Gulf Coast, these accommodations redefine opulence. This year, reset and treat yourself to a luxury hotel stay in Sarasota – complete with upscale amenities, breathtaking views and post-holiday relaxation.

2025
August

sarasota art museum

Discover art galleries and artistic gems beyond the ordinary and see what makes Sarasota County shine as Florida's Cultural Coast. 

Both local and renowned visiting artists of Sarasota display their craft and talents in exhibitions and galleries all year round. And if you come on the right day, you may even catch an opening night or get the opportunity to meet the artist. Though, no matter when you show, you can expect to leave feeling more inspired and enlightened than when you came.

2024
August

The Bay Playground

From the scientist to the artist, the comedian to the adventurer, Sarasota has something for kids of all ages and interests.

From the scientist to the artist, the comedian to the adventurer, Sarasota has something for kids of all ages and interests.

 

2026
August

Siesta Key Oyster Bar [Photo: Lauren Jackson]

If you are into the bars, pubs and little-known restaurants, you'll love these secret spots in Sarasota County.

In Sarasota County, we cheers to our wonderfully weird, off-the-beaten-track bars, and pubs. We revel in its character: the hip-hop hookah bar, a craft beer bar disguised in a fade white house, or a dimly lit pub with mouthwatering beer cheese. If this type of dive is your scene, check out my favorite selections:

2020
August

lights at spooky point in historic spanish point

From historic haunts and ghost tours to Halloween lights and costume-worthy events, discover Sarasota County’s spooky side.

Attention ghost hunters: 'tis the season when spooky things are afoot in this seaside circus town. Think Sarasota is all sunshine, beaches and palm trees? Sure. But after dark, Florida’s Cultural Coast® has a few stories to tell.

2026
August