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From blues and jazz festivals, film screenings and tennis competitions, to food and wine tastings, an annual PRIDE festival and a day dedicated to shark teeth—spring is where it's at on Florida's Cultural Coast®! Whether here for spring break, a weekend trip or a local looking for some fun, there is ample opportunity to find something exciting happening in Sarasota County this 2023 season.
Overflowing with water sports and water activities, Sarasota is a coastal dreamscape for those who'd rather be in water than on land. And for those who'd prefer to spend time under the water, can dive into the handful of snorkeling and dive sites of Sarasota County.
Instead of "escaping the winter" or "needing a spring break getaway," why not just reside where you want to vacation? With some of the healthiest and happiest of communities, residents will be the first to agree the quality of life found here in Sarasota is high – and likely what drew many of them to leave their previous zip code and make the move here themselves.