December

On Saturday, December 13, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA), in partnership with

Plan your trip to Venice, Florida, for a year-long party honoring a century of charm, community and Gulf Coast history.

Venice, Florida, is stepping into its next century. As the city marks its 100th anniversary, residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the history, architecture, culture and spirit that make this quaint Gulf-side city one of Sarasota County’s most timeless gems. 

Buildings and businesses across Sarasota County celebrate a century of being.

From art hubs to iconic buildings to cultural cornerstones and a golf club, these centennials give residents and visitors alike a golden opportunity to reflect, celebrate and reconnect with what makes Florida's Cultural Coast® unique.

Students at Riverview High School and Venice High School will represent Florida’s Cultural Coast across the pond during New Year’s Day Parade

There's a lot to be excited about in Sarasota as we welcome the new year.

A melting pot of multicultural flavors and local ingenuity, Sarasota is a haven for food enthusiasts to indulge their taste buds while learning the secrets behind exceptional cuisine.

Sarasota’s culinary scene is as vibrant and diverse as its stunning Gulf Coast views. From intimate hands-on cooking classes to guided culinary tours and at-home private chefs, the Suncoast offers a wealth of opportunities to immerse yourself in a world of gastronomic delight.

Two Sarasota County high school bands are about to take the trip of a lifetime—representing not just their schools, but an entire arts community and the legacy of Florida’s Cultural Coast.

This New Year’s Eve, talented teen musicians of Riverview High School Band and Venice High School Band will join an elite lineup at London’s famed New Year's Day Parade—showcasing their skills on an international stage.

From the graceful choreography of ballet to the pulsating beats of contemporary dance, the city's stages come alive with a diverse array of dance styles to experience. 

Welcome to the vibrant world of song and dance in Sarasota, where the city's very name is said to be a nod to its rhythmic roots, derived from a Spanish term meaning "a place of dancing." Here, you can learn the footwork and technique of Afro fusion or Latin ballroom styles, or sit in stillness as you're awed in the audience while watching stunning choreography and stories unfold.