May

One of the best ways to unwind on vacation is grabbing a drink with friends and family. Sure, you could go to the bar for a frozen daiquiri, or tote some beers to the beach, but have you considered a cruise while you booze?

A fun way to get out on the water, or even get some exercise, booze cruises are always a good time and great way to get friends together in a more intimate setting. We have several ways to hit the water for a cruise our gorgeous waterways while you toast to a good time.

If you’ve got a mini–Jacques Cousteau at home, Sarasota County is an ideal place for a family vacation with kiddos who are fascinated by sharks. 

Whether you think sharks are misunderstood predators or total undersea villains thanks to movies like Jaws, there’s no denying that they’re fascinating aquatic creatures. In fact, you might have a son or daughter who’s totally obsessed with the toothy fish, in that classic way kids have of forming full-throttle passions.

Outdoor seating at restaurants is easy in paradise along Florida’s Gulf Coast, but this list of local eateries features places that put their own special twist on the concept.

Sitting outside for a meal in Florida is canon—especially when you’re taking a break from a long, arduous winter elsewhere and want to soak up as much warm, sunny vibes as you can before heading back!

For craft beer lovers, this guide will lead you to the best breweries and taprooms—from Lakewood Ranch to Sarasota and Venice.

If you're the kind of traveler that visiting the area's offering of craft breweries and beer gardens is on the top of the list, you'll be pleasantly pleased to find that Sarasota County has a number of flagship liquid creations.

Visit Sarasota County's National Travel and Tourism Week Awards Breakfast had a turnout unlike any other

Plan your next "gaycation" around Pride Month for some lively activism and good times. Sarasota is ready to welcome you to our little beach town that is full of PRIDE! 

As Sarasota’s LGBTQ+ organizations and community of diversified locals and travelers continue to grow, so do our events every Pride Month season.

Project Pride’s annual Taste of Pride event—celebrating the flavor and diversity of our colorful community—will have you seeing, and tasting, the whole spectrum. 

See why many families end up relocating to this special piece of Gulf Coast Florida—replete with a bounty of beautiful, safe neighborhoods, a top-ranked school system and high quality of life.

Get out on the water on your own terms and find a suitable watercraft for your group at one of these Sarasota boat rentals.

Sarasota has been, and always will be, a paradise for those who love being out on the water.