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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.
Tucked away between the lapping shores of Sarasota Bay and the charming, yet growing, downtown sector lies a cultural hub long shaped by the city’s Black pioneers and residents — the historic community of Newtown.
Recently added to the National Register of Historic Places in May 2024, Newtown is home to regional trailblazers like Sarasota’s first Black mayor Fredd Atkins. It’s where former Negro Baseball League legend John ‘Buck’ O’Neil grew up and is the home of the descendants of former Civil Rights leaders who helped to desegregate Lido Beach.
Sunday Funday officially starts when mimosas or Aperol spritzes hit the table! From fluffy omelets to decadent waffles, savory breakfast sandwiches to sweet homemade pastries, Sarasota's brunch scene has something for everyone (even if you're not a morning person!). Whether you're looking for a casual breakfast spot or a "boujee" brunch experience, Sarasota has something for every early bird or late-riser friend group.
Sarasota is a top destination for group travel, with its vibrant cultural scene, picturesque skyline, bayfront parks and warm hospitality.
Sarasota, with its stunning sunsets and vibrant cultural scene, is the perfect destination for a romantic evening out. And what better way to ignite the spark than with a date night that leaves you both a little starry-eyed? Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just wanting to spice up your love life, these illuminated date-night spots will shed some light on your connection.
Our crystal-clear waters and vibrant sea life remain our bread and butter. That's why Sarasota County implemented an artificial reef program that, for the last 15 years, has positively contributed to the fishing, diving and boating industries, and managed and secured the appropriate permits for the development of artificial reefs in the inshore and offshore waters of Sarasota County.
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.
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.
