2024

Baseball, shark teeth and the circus highlight the destination’s spring activities 

This spring, travelers to Sarasota County can take advantage of an array of exciting activities. From Major League Baseball Spring Training in Sarasota to festivals for shark teeth to the circus, travelers can find fun options throughout the destination. With 35 miles of coastline, Florida’s ideal spring weather and a host of fun activities, this Southwest Florida excursion is a great option for any traveler looking for the perfect springtime destination.

Restaurant standouts in the Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch area not to snooze on for those nights you just can't figure out where to eat.

From cozy cafes tucked away in the new Waterside Place town center to upscale eateries at University Town Center (UTC) and local mainstays off LWR Main Street, the Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch area has an array of dining options to try fo

Unlock new favorite beaches and win fun prizes by exploring Sarasota County's barrier islands using our Beach Pass!

Depending on how much time you have here, hitting Sarasota County's 35+ miles of coastline can be as leisurely or swiftly as you make it. Fortunately, the Sarasota Beach Pass guides you from north to south and allows you to track your stops and check in on your own time, all while collecting points to earn exclusive prizes from yours truly! 

Get hands-on with Sarasota's citrus history and try some orange varieties or freshly squeezed juice.

The Sunshine State has long been known for its connection to citrus fruits, and the Florida Gulf Coast area has played a part in that long, juicy history. In fact, Tropicana Products headquarters called Manasota County (just north of Sarasota County) its home from 1947 until 2004. 

Have your phone or camera ready for all the beauty there is to see in Sarasota County.

Whether you always whip out your smartphone for scenic pictures and selfies or you visit parks at dawn with fancy camera equipment for that idyllic nature shot, you'll find delight in these 11 picture-perfect spots around Sarasota. Read on so you know where to snap the best photos.

Sarasota restaurants - Get Ready to Savor as Sarasota County's premier dining event - the 19th Annual Savor Sarasota - returns from Saturday, June 1st to Friday, June 14th, 2024. Visit Sarasota County is inviting partner restaurants to sign up and participate in this favorite annual foodie fest that offers special multi-course prix-fixe menus for both lunch and dinner.

Known for its white quartz sand beaches, Siesta Key Beach, located in Sarasota County, was once again recognized as the best beach in Florida by Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best. It was also recognized as the second-best beach in the United States and ranked in the top 10 for best in the world.

Each year Visit Sarasota County hosts an event to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week. This year, their awards program recognizing excellence in the hospitality industry returns.

28 elite croquet players from across the United States will compete for a national title in this annual championship tournament.

The Sarasota County Croquet Club will once again act as host to the Association Laws National Championship, organized by the prestigious US Croquet Association (USCA). The tournament will take place from March 18th to March 24th at the Sarasota County Croquet Club's home field at Wellfield Park.