July

Venice, Florida, has beautiful beaches, lots of parks and green space, a full calendar of annual events, and a healthy arts and restaurant scene. Learn more about things to do in the Gulf Coast town.

Venice has beautiful beaches, lots of parks and green space, a full calendar of annual events, and a healthy arts and restaurant scene. 

From sea to shore, the opportunities to explore the great outdoors are abundant in Sarasota County.

Every season is the perfect season to get outside and enjoy the weather – thanks to Florida's year-round sunshine and temperate climate. The balmy breezes that waft in from the bayside, the estuaries that sparkle in the sunshine, the untamed wilderness of the wetlands and pinelands.

The beach has always provided free fun, but read up on these new ways to create a memorable experience on a budget.

Downtown

Attention martini connoisseurs: the raspberry lemon drop martini at the Ritz-Carlton may change your life. The chocolate-covered cherry martini at Selva Grill is also money well-spent.

Sarasota County offers some of Florida's best fishing thanks to the healthy estuary supporting a healthy ecosystem. Learn more about fishing in the area below .

The Florida Gulf Coast is a paradise for fish. Freshwater streams and rivers flow from Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte County into a bay protected by the barrier islands. It’s a perfect-sized estuary teeming with a diverse wildlife ecosystem of birds, fish and mammals.

Cool down with some summer activities and attractions in Sarasota County this summer.

From dining and shopping on St. Armands to exploration and discovery on Lido Key’s outdoors and beaches, you can choose your own Florida’s Gulf Coast adventures.

Lido Key and St. Armand's Circle offer more one-of-a-kind Florida experiences than just beaches and daiquiris (but to be clear: it also definitely has those things covered.) There’s plenty to do besides the usual staples of beachgoing itineraries. You can enjoy upscale shopping, explore breathtaking ecological sites, savor the delicious dining stops and more.

Take a dip in Sarasota County’s pools and enjoy the nearby surroundings of beaches and parks.

Sarasota County is a popular vacation destination for travelers seeking to layout on a beach. But sometimes, when you want to do some serious swimming, the waves, currents, and saltwater of the gulf provide less than preferable conditions. Consider stopping by Lido Pool or Arlington Park for recreational swimming in Sarasota County.

After surviving a rowdy freshman year in college, I knew it was time I come home, dip my toes in the sandy shores of the Gulf Beaches and take a diminutive break from this thing we call reality. I did the side duties of calling my former employers, got an internship in benefit to my future, and took care of all the small tasks I left behind prior to fleeing town.