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In this relaxing beach destination, Siesta Key stands out as a popular after dark hangout to cool off with cocktails, dancing and late night bites
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Sarasota County is home to a lot of ecosystems and habitats. Learn about the different parks that feature some family-friendly fun no matter what season!
Venice is a beautiful seaside town on the Florida Gulf Coast. Experience natural Florida habitats such as scrubby and pine flatwoods, mangrove islands, and estuarine rivers. Learn more about eight area parks:
Take part in a watersport and enjoy one of the activities that makes this Florida outdoor destination unique.
A jet skiing adventure on the bay, a kayaking tour through the swamplands or a fishing excursion on the Intracoastal Waterway—these are all part of the Florida outdoor experience which, in Sarasota, is particularly unique.
Sarasota County is an inviting region for all people, thanks in part to some amazing advocacy groups, organizations and community events throughout the area.
Sarasota has several appealing attributes that make it an attractive place to visit and to live: gorgeous beaches, colorful history, a vibrant arts community, swanky nightlife, and an enticing culinary scene.
Don't miss your favorite sports teams play or tournament unfold while you're on vacation, or out on-the-town for business, by always having these game-watching hotspots in Sarasota in your back pocket.
Whether an out-of-state sports fan or local fan, there's no reason to miss a can't-miss football game, highly anticipated tennis match or golf tournament with a plethora of restaurants and bars in Sarasota County to post up for an inning, quarter, match or period.
Sarasota County offers family fun for story-loving tots and older siblings to parents and grandparents.
Museums and Aquariums
- Mote SEA is home to more than 100 marine species and features touch pools, working labs, and interactive exhibits.
- The Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling Circus Museum has the world's largest miniature circus. The 3,800-square-foot display includes the big top with circus performers as well as the performers' living quarters and dining tent.
Discover your Sarasota self-care routine. Whether you're planning a wellness itinerary for a much-needed Sarasota vacation or simply slipping away for a quick dose of midday rejuvenation, there is a broad range of whole-body holistic health options to explore on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Taking care of business, taking care of loved ones, taking care of clients, taking care of the errands, cooking, bookkeeping... Regardless of how we spend our day-to-day lives, most of us can agree; we could all use a moment to take care of ourselves.
In Englewood and Manasota Key, it's only natural to be outside and enjoying the scenic outdoors and recreational spaces.
If you want to slow the pace and find charming outdoor sanctuaries, try a trip to south Sarasota. The quaint community of Englewood and the beaches of Manasota Key will likely remind you of Florida’s past – with scenic vistas, rustic fishing boats, old shell and bait shops and plenty of locally-owned eateries. A trip to Englewood promises visions of “old Florida” and a chance to get away from it all.
For a bit of escape from real life, visit a tiki bar to be magically whisked away amongst its chill vibes, cool drinks, soothing tunes and breezy atmosphere. In Sarasota, a tiki bar is always nearby.
Few things scream Florida vacation more than a tiki bar. The palapa overhead, the cool drinks in hand, the salty breeze drifting through the open-air venue – the combination is a tropical trifecta perfect for tourists and locals alike who are searching for that calming escape that the tiki always provides.