2024

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. 

Newtown Historic District of Sarasota County was nationally recognized as a historical place worthy of preservation.

Get to know one of Sarasota County's oldest communities: Newtown Historic District, now proudly designated in the National Register of Historic Places.

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

Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has named Suzanne Hackman as its new Director of Sales and Industry Relations. She is responsible for developing sales strategies to attract overnight business to Sarasota County and managing relationships with local businesses and partners.  

Stand-out eats at Sarasota County's public beach pavilions and concession stands

Imagine enjoying a tasty snack or thirst-quenching drink while taking in the picture-perfect views on one of Sarasota's beaches. Does life get any better?! The great news is that you don't have to leave your beach time to grab some refreshments and all-American grub. You know, the kind that just hits the spot during a day of salt, sun, and surf. Cheeseburger in paradise, anyone?

All the kayaking knowledge and inspiration you need for those days out on the water in Sarasota County.

Here's all the scoop on where to kayak, tips for the best kayaking experience, and local businesses where you can rent kayaks or take a paddle tour for your next serene adventure in Sarasota.

Tips to Prep for Your Kayaking Adventure

When you go on a kayak tour, you can expect to do some paddling. Whether you're a first-time or seasoned kayaker, there are a few tips to keep in mind to maximize your experience: