February

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SARASOTA, Fla. – After serving at the helm of Visit Sarasota County (VSC) for 24 years, Virginia J. Haley announces her plans to retire at the end of September 2023. Haley’s retirement has been planned and the VSC Board of Directors has an established succession plan in place.

2023
February

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It's all happening on Florida's Gulf Coast this spring. Don't miss a beat!

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. 

2023
February

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Ready to make the move to Sarasota County? Consider this a sign to Work Where You Want to Live®.

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.

2025
February