August

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?

Sarasota County has fine dining and amazing restaurants in bulk. But it’s not just great food that draws in crowds — enjoy unique nightlife and music experiences at local bars and restaurants.

Dinner might be over, but does that mean the night is? In Sarasota County, it certainly doesn’t have to be. While the raucous dance club scene might be a bit slim, there’s still plenty to enjoy and experience before winding down at the end of the night.

When you’re on vacation, you don’t have to carve out time to devote to a shopping spree. From a restaurant to botanical gardens, gift stores are filled with special items and souvenirs you can take home for yourself or a loved one.

Take the holistic route to healing with Sarasota’s many resources and you’ll recenter your whole self and better enjoy today and tomorrow.

Busy, busy, busy.

Busyness is becoming an epidemic, with many balancing the daily grind to the feeling of wasted time without a busy schedule. But all this busyness is leading us to cramped lives full of too much but, simultaneously, nothingness.

The story of one lucky couple's dream wedding on Siesta Key could inspire love and romance among even the most dubious lovers. Relive the night Sarasota delivered the perfect scene for Keisha and Charlie Rowe to say "I do." 

Have you ever been swept off your feet? I have. And it was not by a knight in shining armor. It was at a wedding that was not my own.

​Find out about Sarasota history, microbreweries, ghost stories, and the best restaurants in town with our local tour companies. 

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’ charm is preserved in original architecture and public spaces. These make for amazing photographs to fill your social media feed during and after your stay.

See this small beach community’s big heart at the beloved, annual Englewood Pioneer Days 

That sense of small-town community is where the Englewood Pioneer Days Parade Committee thrives. They love their town, they love its history, and they believe in preserving and protecting its legacy.

From citrus to cattle, a homegrown experience is easy to find right in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties

Florida's Gulf Coast® is know for its beaches, but there's plenty of natural beauty being cultivated from our farms! Visit dozens of family-owned-and-operated properties for a tour, or sample their creations at one of our famous farmer’s markets. Find out what’s in season, and which local restaurants are serving locally-sourced goodies for an authentic and sustainable dining experience. Endless farm to table offerings abound!