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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.
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.
You don't need to travel halfway around the world to enjoy the sunny, sophisticated feel of the Mediterranean and its delicious, fresh food (and viño!). Right here in Sarasota, we've got several restaurants that will provide just the right ambiance you might mistake for a coastal-chic town in Italy or France. Cheers to that.
While most of the U.S. is freezing and experiencing snowfall, you can head south for the winter to enjoy leisurely walks in the park, beach time, outdoor dining, farmers markets and lots more in Sarasota's pleasant climate.
