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See Sarasota's true colors shine. From contemporary-chic art installations to historic, circus-themed exhibitions and botanical-inspired masterworks of art, Sarasota's notable and revered arts scene—both historic and modern—is not afraid to show off its imaginative culture and creative expression.
Direct your speech balloons to Sarasota this August 13, 10am–5pm, at Carlisle Inn & Conference Center. SarasotaCon 2022 is calling all superhero fans, comic book collectors and illustration artists to revel in this nostalgic art form.
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.
As a welcoming place to live and visit for all, Sarasota County remains a diverse, vibrant and cultural destination that has so much more to offer than the beautiful beaches. With National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated the entire month of September, salsa your way to Sarasota—by dancing or chip-dipping—and support any one of these local Latin-owned businesses.
Everyone needs a little weekend getaway now and again. Ditch the errands and chores and unwind with your toes in the water and face to the sun. Or maybe you need a little thrill and excitement to escape the mundane and shake up the status quo! Sarasota County's got that, too. If you have a Saturday-Sunday to spare and need a change of scenery, why not make that scenery somewhere that's worthy of a wallpaper change AND has endless things to do?
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.
