January

bobby jones golf complex reopen

Tee time has arrived. Bobby Jones reopens as a fully restored golf complex, event venue and nature park.

After a hiatus of being closed for construction and extensive renovations for almost two years, Bobby Jone Golf Club's highly anticipated reopening sparks excitement for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're an avid golfer or a learner, there will be ample opportunities, upcoming leagues and events to get in on the action at the new Sarasota golf complex.

2024
January

USA BMX

Sarasota BMX track celebrates its 50th anniversary this year

TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 2, 2024)—USA BMX will kick off its 2024 National Racing Series this weekend in Sarasota, where hundreds of professional and amateur BMX riders from across the world will compete at the USA BMX Sunshine State Nationals.

2024
January

Women sitting on the grass at Waterside Ranch

Whether new movie releases, childhood favorites or cult classics, there are a number of outdoor movie venues to enjoy the nights of Sarasota.

Old-school drive-in movies may be a thing of the past, but luckily, Sarasota hasn't given up the big screen outside a movie theater quite yet. There are opportunities to get the family and friends together on lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy some famous titles from Hollywood. From the ballpark stadium to beautiful park settings and beer gardens, have a look at the outdoor movie venues in the area to catch a flick once the sun goes down.

2026
January

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Venice, Florida is one of Coastal Living's Top 10 "America's Happiest Seaside Towns" for 2015.

Why Venice deserves to be the "Happiest Town in America"

There are many good reasons Venice is named one of Coastal Living's Happiest Seaside Towns. This island town in southern Sarasota is where seaside vistas and charmed living meet.  The town's Venice Avenue offers the chance for boutique shopping and dining before meandering through stately 1920's homes that lead straight to the Gulf of Mexico.  

2016
January