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Getting to know Sarasota County can seem daunting, but this guide is stuffed with fun Sarasota activities for the whole family
March
We interviewed two Sarasota area transplants about why they moved and what they love about this destination along the Florida's Gulf Coast
Jennifer Davidson
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
Planning a more intimate wedding? Consider one of these memorable Sarasota-area venues, whether you want a waterfront wedding, a Southern chic celebration or a city vibe.
A piece of history now hangs in the Visit Sarasota County Visitor Information Center
Sarasota has changed quite a bit over the past 100 years. In fact, if you look at old photos of Main Street or Palm Avenue, it’s likely you wouldn’t even recognize them. There is one piece of history, however, that has stood the test of time for a century. Thanks to the team behind The DeMarcay, the luxury residences coming to historic Palm Avenue, part of that history will continue to live on as a legacy that honors its past.
Here’s how three families describe Sarasota and her islands as a perfect vacation fit for through the years—from children to parents to grandparents!
Longboat Key has always been a timeless catalyst for memory making among vacationers from all over the country. If LBK were a time capsule, it would indeed hold reflections of priceless moments and lifetime events from people that come in as guests, but leave as family.
North Port’s CoolToday Park is Atlanta Braves major league baseball team's official Spring Training facility.
In case you needed a recap—the Atlanta Braves clinched the 2021 MLB World Series last November with a 7-0 Game 6 victory over the Houston Astros. It was the fourth world title for the 145-year-old franchise and its first big win since 1995. The 2022 Major League season will also mark the first time Sarasota County hosts a World Series champion for Spring Training.