2022

Grab a meal to-go and share it alfresco at one of these picturesque picnic spots.

Sure, going out to lunch or dinner at atmospheric restaurants is great, and many here even have beautiful outdoor dining setups. But sometimes, it's just really nice to get further away from downtown areas and closer to nature. Luckily, Sarasota County is spoiled with scenic landscapes and pristine coastal parks.

As the 17th year of Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week wraps up, take a peak at which restaurants will continue their Savor menus for an extended period of time

Revel in these cutting-edge galleries featuring various mixed mediums on display for the modern art-goer.

Art enthusiast or not, a trip to Sarasota or Venice is not complete without a stop into one of the dozens of art galleries in the area. Robust cities of profound arts and innovative artists, there are almost as many galleries as there are restaurants per capita in the area for the visual art enthusiast to enjoy in between their meals.

Locals and visitors can find some of the best deals and discounts in Sarasota County by utilizing "Fun in the 941"

Congratulations to VSC's new hire and well-deserved transition to the sports team

SARASOTA, Fla. (July 25, 2022) – Visit Sarasota County is delighted to welcome Pete Harvey to the team as Director of Sports, and congratulations to Nate Sweetman on his transition to the sports department under Pete, as the new Sports Marketing Coordinator.

Series highlights workforce opportunities for visitors and prospective Sarasota County residents

Stay in coveted locales, from Crescent Beach to Siesta Village, with Beachside Management Vacation Rentals. 

Looking for a vacation home rental just steps from the beach? Regularly named the No. 1 beach in the U.S., including in 2025 as part of Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards, your next getaway could be as easy as walking out your front door to the sugary sands and turquoise waters of Siesta Key. And there's a comprehensive list of premier beachfront units to get you there.

Twelve beachfront hotels and resorts to stay just steps from the #1 Beach in the U.S. 

Dreaming of visiting the #1 beach in the U.S. (and #4 in the world!)? So named in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards, Siesta Key gets a lot of hype — and once you're here, it's easy to see why.

Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota to host seven-game tournament showcasing 60 of the top women baseball players in the U.S.

Ready for a fun-filled weekend of American baseball and girl power in Sarasota? The American Girls Baseball (AGB) is set to present the All-American Women’s Baseball Classic, sponsored by Rainbow Sandals.