January

As Sarasota’s first professional sports club, Paradise games are a chance to feel the energy of a growing fanbase cheering on a team on the rise.

Soccer fans in Sarasota County have plenty to celebrate this year: Sarasota Paradise is officially stepping up to the professional ranks as a

Whether you’re competing in the show ring or spectating from the sidelines, explore these top-rated horse show facilities in Sarasota.

Expert equestrians and horse lovers flock to Sarasota for its nationally recognized show facilities, which host events such as Grand Prix show jumping, dressage, polo and carriage driving.

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.  

Serving as the country's oldest continuously running BMX track, Sarasota has been a favorite spot for racers to return year after year.

Established in 1974, Sarasota BMX is the oldest continuously running BMX track in America. Over those many years it has hosted countless state, regional and national races. A cornerstone of Florida BMX racing it has worked with the former National Bicycle League, the current Sunshine State Association and USA BMX. In 2016, the track was upgraded. 

Love to read on vacation? Then check out our catalogue of bookstores, poetry readings and places for young readers.

Word on the street is that Sarasota is the place to be for bookworms of all ages, spoken word poets, and other literary-minded folks.  

Whether your love of the written word has you seeking out the perfect local book nook, a reading club filled with lively book discussions, story time for the whole family, or the perfect setting to enjoy a poetry reading or even perform your own work—we have 'the read' on Sarasota's literary scene.

No matter what your distraction from the shoreline, the Sarasota area has a multitude of activities beyond the beach. 

There's far more to Sarasota than white sandy beaches. Stroll through an art museum where the Venetian-style architecture is as much an art form as the masterpieces within. Gaze upon exotic orchids. Find the perfect gift in one of the most renowned shopping areas in the world. Paddle through lush tropical forests. Listen to a full orchestra ensemble.

Dream away.

Dream of blue skies greeting an orange and yellow setting sun. Dream of powdery white sand and a cool beverage in your hand. Dream of getting a nice tan... year-round.

If you want top-of-the-line, more-bang-for-your-buck, you may as well go with No. 1.

It's that time of year again—time for family vacations, reunions and weddings. And there's no better place to host a family getaway than the beach. It has something for everyone: natural playgrounds of water and sand, miles of seashells, seafood restaurants galore, surf shops and souvenirs, tiki bars and live music. Thing is, which beach is best?

How to play it safe when you visit Sarasota Couny's various beaches

Sarasota County’s beautiful beaches bring lots of visitors to our shores. To help ensure that you stay safe while having fun in the sun, here are some important rules and recommendations to follow for a restful and relaxing beach day.

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