2020

When you want to unwind but can't escape to Sarasota County's soon enough, try these at-home care ideas from our local health & wellness community

From full service food to unique fitness offerings to on-site spa treatment, these Sarasota County properties go above and beyond for the health & wellness of guests
See how Alexia Gonzalez (a.k.a. Gala Life or @alexia_gnz on Instagram) spent a quick Summer trip to Sarasota County while navigating the obstacles of COVID-19
Alexia Gonzalez does not live far from Sarasota County—about a 45 minute drive south from the Tampa Bay area—making it a perfectly short, local getaway while COVID-19 limited air travel options.
From sand art to comfort food to light shows and a... pineapple drop? Consider trying one of these local traditions while you visit in the winter.

Check out a few surprising historical facts surrounding the holidays in Sarasota, and how you can still experience them today

See what some of the new protocols added during the pandemic look like at hotels, restaurants and attractions around Sarasota County
Welcome back to Sarasota County! Wherever you’re from, we’re sure you deserve a stress-free break from the real world, and it sure helps to pick a destination making every effort to help you vacation responsibly.

From local seafood to outrageous flavor combinations, here are a few recommendations from the special multi-course menus being offered during the annual restaurant week in Englewood, Florida.
The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 6th Annual Restaurant Week Promotion, “Let’s Eat, Englewood!” September 17th– October 1st, 2020.

Six reasons to step off the beaten track as meetings and events return
As we begin to get the pandemic under control, the common thinking is that smaller regional meetings will be the first to return. One benefit for planners is the chance to explore destinations and venues that they hadn’t considered before.
Whether it’s a beach getaway, mountain escape, or small-town retreat, small destinations have a number of benefits in synch with the new goals of social distancing and avoiding big groups: