2024

Sarasota's botanical gardens makes TIME Magazine's annual list of world greatest places to visit. 

Every year, TIME recognizes the world's 100 most extraordinary destinations to explore. The magazine garners nominations of noteworthy places to stay and visit across the globe from its international network of editorial contributors and correspondents—a network with a discerning eye toward the new and exciting.

Visit Sarasota County (VSC) is thrilled to announce another resounding success for the 19th Annual Savor Sarasota, held from June 1st to June 14th. Once again, this year's Savor event highlighted Sarasota's culinary scene as a must-visit for any food lover. 

The secret ingredient? An impressive 63 Visit Sarasota County member restaurants! These amazing establishments dished up an incredible selection of two-course lunch and three-course dinner prix-fixe menus, offering a dazzling array of flavors and experiences that tantalized the taste buds of nearly 15,000 diners. 

Beach Blitz Soccer Resort, with support from Visit Sarasota County, will host their first annual Beach Soccer Florida Tournament on Siesta Key Beach from July 13-14, 2024. Headquartered in Austin, TX, the traveling beach soccer tournament will debut in Sarasota County for the first time since its inception in 2002, which has since garnered a growing following of soccer players, families, and enthusiasts from around the nation to celebrate the sport. 

No need to be carb-shy in Sarasota—these French-inspired or French-owned bakeries, cafes and restaurants will transport you to a "European summer" where baguettes over bikinis rule. 

You don't need to travel all the way to Paris to enjoy French cuisine and fresh baked treats. Trade out the Eiffel Tower for the Ca'd'Zan and have your European summer dreams lived out right here on Sarasota's coastline at our many Parisian cafés. Here are some top recommended French restaurants and bakeries in the area—from Siesta Key to Longboat Key and beyond. Bon appétit!

Curious where athletes retreat to on their off-time from training and competing? These Sarasota hotspots are a good bet for local medley swimmer, Emma Weyant.

When Emma Weyant's not clocking laps in the pool or fine-tuning her stroke technique, the Sarasota native balances moments of relaxation in some of Sarasota's finest locales. And she knows just where to go to unwind before getting back to her rigorous training schedule. 

If you're looking to feel even more fuego this steamy summer, check out these spicy dishes, drinks, and dances around Saraosta.

Whether you're looking for a spicy dish or cocktail, or just want an experience that feels spicier than your daily grind, you can find it under the Sarasota summer sun!

It may be hotter outside, but Sarasota's sweet spots will cool you down and refresh your summer's day.

There are plenty of places to go and indulge in frozen sweet treats to cool down—whether you want ice cream, a frozen daiquiri, a fruit popsicle, or yummy acai bowl. Here are some of the best places to enjoy a frozen sweet treat and retreat from the heat.

Visit Sarasota County (VSC) announces the appointment of Hunter Carpenter, APR, as the Director of Partnership and Community Relations. Carpenter will oversee the organization’s relationships with local businesses by connecting them with opportunities the VSC team offers to showcase their own offerings to visitors around the world.

The Sarasota Sharks, in partnership with Visit Sarasota County , will host their 2024 Sharks Open at the Selby Aquatic Center June 20-23rd. Sanctioned by USA Swimming, this preliminary/finals event will lure over 500 young competitors and visitors from across the U.S. and Canada for a chance to see and experience Sarasota County, while competing for gold during the Sharks’ annual meet.