October

Get a taste of the local coffee culture with our guide to the roasted bean scene in Sarasota County.

It's a jittery job, but someone has to do it: Java junkies at Visit Sarasota sipped cups of joe all over town, from foamy cappuccinos to high octane cold brews, to taste test the Sarasota coffee scene.

Dark Roast Indulgence: Coffee and Dessert

We couldn't resist starting with dessert. These Sarasota County spots offer a diversity of espresso-style drinks just begging to be sipped with a sweet treat.

It's been less than a year, but a new Sarasota hotel is garnering high praise from visitors according to the popular hotel-booking service TripAdvisor.

According to a recent article, TripAdvisor put the Carlisle Inn on its "7 of the top hotels in Florida" list.

TripAdvisor says its list was assembled "based off of feedback and reviews from TripAdvisor travelers," and shared this excerpt from a review of the new hotel in Sarasota's Pinecraft community:

Sarasota’s beaches and amenities don’t just appeal to the living. Apparently, some former residents love it so much, they stuck around after death.

“We definitely have our scary ghosts,” says Sarafina Murphy-Gibson, a tour guide with Discover Sarasota Tours. “But there are a lot of happy ghosts. We’re kind of like the land of Caspers.”

Headline: Sarasota County Holiday Events Guide, 2019

By: Jessi Smith

Subtitle: Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the bay, dolphins glistening. It's a beautiful sight, wearing shorts in sunlight, walking in a Florida wonderland...

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Caption: Several local spots will be illuminated with holiday cheer like St. Armands Circle.

Headline: Sarasota County Holiday Events Guide, 2019

By: Jessi Smith

Subtitle: Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the bay, dolphins glistening. It's a beautiful sight, wearing shorts in sunlight, walking in a Florida wonderland...

Lead Photo:

Caption: Several local spots will be illuminated with holiday cheer like St. Armands Circle.

Looking for a blend of classic and off-the-beaten path Holiday happenings? Look no further than Florida’s Gulf Coast®.

Winter in Sarasota is generally not a cold affair. Warmth is a result of the climate, though human good cheer is bountiful as well. We are, among other things, a beach destination after all.Rightfully so, our amazing collection of Winter events includes several outdoor offerings (including a few on the beach) where you can safely leave your jacket in your luggage – if you packed it at all. 

Get some old-school kitchen advice from one of the hearty, home-cooking hubs in Sarasota's charming Amish and Mennonite community Pinecraft

When it comes to infusing Thanksgiving and the winter holidays with a sense of tradition and good, old-fashioned homemade cooking: Sarasota's Pinecraft Village has the expertise to share.

Whether it’s vegan, organic, gluten-free or environmentally friendly, these restaurants are leaders along Florida’s Gulf Coast®

Add a little refreshment to that rest & relaxation in Sarasota County with a meal from some local eateries committed to recharging your mind, body and spirit while delighting taste buds.

 Try these six different ideas for enjoying Summer responsibly and saving money with limited-time deals during Sarasota Big Pass

Whether your idea of living responsibly is more than six feet away from strangers or so far off-grid another stranger isn’t even in sight, here are some sensible ways to get out of the house or hotel room for a fun time around Sarasota County.