May

Sarasota’s yummiest time of year officially starts this Saturday, June 1, 2024, with an impressive list of restaurants participating in this year’s Savor Sarasota! As the summer season kicks in, Sarasota restaurants prepare to wow palates with their prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus.

Elevate your Instagram feed with vibrant wall art and murals throughout Sarasota, Venice and North Port.

If there’s one thing Sarasota is known for beyond the beaches, it’s the arts! This mural art guide gives you the scoop on where to find the coolest murals in Sarasota so your Instagram feed is bursting with pops of color, creativity and culture.

From left to right: Visit Sarasota County Board Chair and Sarasota Opera General Director Richard Russell, 2024 Voice of Sarasota award winner Jennifer Rominiecki, and President and CEO of Visit Sarasota County Erin Duggan

The fourth annual Spring Fling Skim Jam is set to return to Nokomis Beach, a premier skim break on the Gulf Coast of Florida, from May 17th to May 19th, 2024. Organized by Zap Skimboards, one of the most established names in skimboarding since 1983, and with support from Visit Sarasota County, this event promises an exhilarating three-day celebration of skimboarding, community, and fun in the sun. 

50 teams from across the state will convene in this end of year tournament hosted by Miss Sarasota Softball.

Sarasota's restaurant week, Savor Sarasota, is back for its 21st flavor-packed year.

Join us in raising a glass to 21 years of flavor and fun, starting June 1st through the 14th! Savor Sarasota invites you to explore the diverse landscape of our local dining scene with chef-curated menus and delicious drink specials. From nostalgic classics to the buzziest new openings, local restaurants are serving up their best for two weeks straight. 

Looking for the best restaurants with live music in Sarasota? This guide covers jazz lounges, waterfront tiki bars, acoustic beach venues, piano bars and local restaurants.

In Sarasota, dinner doesn’t always end with dessert. Many restaurants turn up the volume with live bands, acoustic sets, jazz nights and waterfront performances that transform an evening meal into a full night out.

Part laidback beach paradise, and part eclectic arts and culture destination: Sarasota is a fun and welcoming destination for LGBTQ travelers, couples, and families. Explore our guide to our diverse community—and be our guest!