Siesta Key

After watching the final sliver of sun disappear below the Gulf, visitors to Sarasota County shouldn't hole up in their hotel rooms to wait for the next warm beach day. Whether you're a dance-floor devotee, a cocktail aficionado, or a live music junkie, Sarasota's nightlife will keep you up well after the sun goes down.

Cool-weather months in Sarasota bring out some of the best in local and regional produce offerings, shark tooth hunting and sunsets galore

Brace yourself: Winter is coming.

When the breezes are brisk and water temps in the Gulf of Mexico take a dip, it's clear that Florida's frigid season, when temperatures sometimes drop as low as 50 degrees Fahrenheit, has arrived. It is our duty to warn you: those bracing temps may stick around for a month, or even two, as winter holds its not-so-icy grip on sunny Sarasota.

Must Do Visitor Guides offers a catalog of the best attractions, culinary experiences, lodging options and much more throughout the Sarasota area.

Planning to travel to a destination can involve a lot of work. Between requesting work off, packing, figuring out how you are getting there and finding an accommodation, often determining what to do once you get there can fall far down on the list.

You don't have to shell out a lot of money to have a great time in Sarasota County. In fact, sometimes you don't even have to spend a cent.

There's plenty of ways to fill your days near America's best beach after soaking up the sun on Siesta Key

You likely already know about Siesta Key Beach—having been ranked #2 of the '25 Best Beaches in the World' by TripAdvisor in 2022 and 2023, as well as its year-after-year accolade as 'The #1 Beach in America,' selected by TripAdvisor users in 2015, 2017 and 2020.

Sunday evening Drum Circles on three Sarasota County beaches gather together artists, dancers, locals, tourists, children and adults for a night of dancing, music, sand, sunsets and judgment-free peace and unity.

Walking along the beach on a Sunday night, the siren call beckons you. Louder and louder it becomes as you succumb to its song, a beat that mimics that of your heart. Approaching the source of the rhythm, a gathering appears. Dozens and dozens of people from every demographic form a circle on the sand, headed by a plethora of percussionists.

Enjoy a list of lesser known beaches of Sarasota County.

No matter what list or poll you read, the results are in: Sarasota has some of the best beaches in the world.

All it takes is a single visit to become a fan of Sarasota’s beaches. Once you plant your feet in the powdery, pearly white sand and take in the mesmerizing view of the aquamarine Gulf of Mexico, you’ll be hooked.

No matter when you’re looking for a visit, Sarasota has something special waiting for you.

Numerous no. 1 beach rankings and a new reality TV show on MTV — read more on Siesta Key’s fine white sand, turquoise green waters and fabulous sip-and-savor locales.

There truly is no place like Siesta Key.