March

From tours to live cams, here are some online experiences from Sarasota's popular local attractions

24 hours on Siesta Key is enough to leave you with a lifetime of memories.

Boat Tour

Start the day off relaxing on a boat and looking for dolphins. Fun Boat Tours invites you to come aboard for the Dolphin and Donuts tour. This two-hour adventure takes you through Midnight Pass to see mangrove islands filled with pelicans, herons, spoonbills and more. Of course, the captains are always on the lookout to find dolphins breaching through the water.

By Compass Rose History Experiences

Nearly four decades before Sarasota became a county, a group of Scottish immigrants landed on our white, sandy shores pursuing the promise of life in a tropical oasis with modern amenities.

But what happens when you move thousands of miles from home, and there’s no home to move into?

By Compass Rose History Experiences

In 1899, Cornelius Van Santvoord (C.V.S.) Wilson, the owner of the Manatee County Advocate, decided to move to the small village of Sarasota to start the area’s first newspaper. The year prior, C.V.S., a widow, had remarried to the young Rose Phillips. 40 years her senior, C.V.S. had a successful career in the newspaper industry and was ready to take on a new challenge.

Enjoy fresh air, open spaces and global cuisine throughout the day in Downtown Sarasota

What’s a better way to enjoy the vibe of a beautiful city than taking a leisurely walking tour of the main drag? Doing so while also tasting the flavors of the community! In beautiful Downtown Sarasota, begin and end your day, with fabulous French cuisine highlighted in the middle by other food from around the country.

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.

Enjoy this quick-hitting guide to some of the many fun statistics and accolades Sarasota County earns worldwide

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