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Luxury elopements are one of the newest trends in weddings, even if those elopements are in your own hometown. Asa Thomas, director of sales and marketing at Art Ovation Hotel, and Dominic Harris, a Sarasota Police Department detective, created their own luxury elopement here in Sarasota, with help from wedding planner Maria Brady of Choreographed Events.
Oct. 14 is National Dessert Day. Celebrate with a sweet treat from one of these Sarasota area dessert spots.
Got a sweet tooth? Whether you’re craving a light, cold treat on a warm day or an over-the-top, decadent dessert in an intimate setting, and whether you’re in Venice or Siesta Key, Sarasota County has the perfect dessert spot. Celebrate National Dessert Day – or any occasion, really – at these amazing spots.
This Halloween season, get the lowdown on spooky local stories and haunted places – and, perhaps, dabble in a little ghost-hunting yourself – with local experts on these ghost tours, or set your own pace and explore the creepier side of Sarasota’s most famous haunts on your own.
A look into Sarasota County's sporting events launching this fall
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Come and celebrate Visit Sarasota County on their 40th birthday
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Sarasota locals can find some of the best deals and specials spread throughout the area
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Art enthusiast or not, a trip to Sarasota or Venice is not complete without a stop into one of the dozens of art galleries in the area. Robust cities of profound arts and innovative artists, there are almost as many galleries as there are restaurants per capita in the area for the visual art enthusiast to enjoy in between their meals.
Looking for a vacation home rental just steps from the beach? Regularly named the No. 1 beach in the U.S., including in 2025 as part of Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards, your next getaway could be as easy as walking out your front door to the sugary sands and turquoise waters of Siesta Key. And there's a comprehensive list of premier beachfront units to get you there.
