2022

From larger-than-life murals to sculptural works of fine art, spot a sundry of public art pieces as you road trip or stroll Sarasota County.

Truly an art lover's paradise, especially for those who'd rather stumble upon public art outside in nature instead of inside the walls of a museum or

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.

Get closer to culture and meet the thriving Latino community of Sarasota County.

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. 

We've got your weekend plans covered. Refill the happy tank with a fun-fueled weekend in Sarasota County.

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?

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.