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The tourism bureau also took home accolades in Crisis Communications and Special Events, with one team member earning the inaugural Young Professional of the Year
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The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show broadcasted LIVE from the Cirque St. Armands Beachside and gave listeners a chance to win a Sarasota dream vacation
Tourism bureau’s seasonal effort highlights sport and serenity, with a visual focus on golf and shopping
Step into the studios, stages and soundscapes of Sarasota’s most inspiring artists and performers—each helping shape Florida’s Cultural Coast® with passion and purpose.
Behind Sarasota's cultural vibrancy are the inspiring artists, curators, musicians and performers who make it all happen. Whether they were born here or drawn here, this community is filled with virtuosos working in every medium imaginable.
It's been a hot summer! What better way to cool off than around a pool at your fave Sarasota area hotel?
Whether you're a vacationer, weekender or local, you have so many terrific choices in our beautiful area to take a dip and enjoy a scenic poolside escape.
Discover where to eat, shop and play at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch.
Waterside Place leads with the kind of the laid-back Florida lakeside vibes that make you want to stay awhile. Built around the beautiful Kingfisher Lake, this newly developed town center of Lakewood Ranch has blossomed as a vibrant community and entertainment hub and escape from Sarasota's more busy beach towns.
Annual high school baseball tournament highlights regional standouts at MLB spring training sites, including CoolToday Park, Charlotte Sports Park, and Centennial Park
Discover calm, inclusive spaces and thoughtfully adapted experiences around Sarasota that make exploring easy and enjoyable for visitors with sensory sensitivities.
Sarasota’s natural beauty and cultural richness are for every body and every mind—that includes travelers who experience the world a little differently.
If you're hoping to catch a glimpse of Florida’s beloved gentle giants, Sarasota County is one of the best places to do it.
These slow-moving, plant-munching marine mammals (often called “sea cows”) thrive in the warm, shallow waters of Florida's Gulf Coast. Whether you're kayaking through mangroves or exploring our state parks, here are some of the top places in Sarasota County to possibly spot manatees in the wild – plus two bonus spots in controlled settings where seeing the manatees is guaranteed at their rehabilitation and viewing exhibits.