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Jess Bertolini will serve as Director of Web & Digital Engagement and Olivia Turpening as Community Relations Manager
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The tourism bureau’s “The Local Bite” will feature deals from area restaurants October 20 through December 20
Dive into discovery with your first look at Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA), Sarasota’s next-level aquarium.
Ever wanted to swim with the sharks but never quite worked up the nerve? Get a feel for having sharks slip over your head — along with paddling sea turtles and gliding rays — at the brand-new Mote Science Education Aquarium, or SEA for short.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce the launch of its newest chapter, HSMAI Florida Gulf Coast, officially chartered on October 2, 2025. This new chapter underscores HSMAI’s ongoing commitment to expanding its reach, cultivating local engagement, and delivering enhanced value to hospitality professionals through regionally tailored education and networking opportunities.
Baseball, dragon boat racing, and high-level rowing will bring athletes and fans from across the country to Sarasota County this October.
Visit Sarasota County today announced the full lineup of October sports events, showcasing the region’s fields, waters, and shores. Below is the complete schedule.
Nicole Porter, VP of Political Affairs at the U.S. Travel Association, will headline the tourism bureau’s Indicators & Insight Summit
Smart Meetings honored Suzanne Hackman, CDME, Director of Sales & Industry Relations at Visit Sarasota County, with the 2025 Visionary Award
With its rich artistic history and present-day arts scene, it's no surprise how the Sarasota area got its nickname: Florida’s Cultural Coast®. And when you hold your group's meeting or event here, it's seamless to incorporate this creativity and inspire your attendees to use their imagination.
Sarasota County’s meeting venues can delight and surprise your guests, provide them with a luxurious experience, educate them—or all of the above. Take a tour through our top event spaces to find the perfect location (or locations!) for your next gathering.
It’s not uncommon for people to return from a conference and say they never left their hotel. When you plan a meeting or event in Sarasota, you’ll hear a much different post-conference story from your attendees, since many of our popular downtown hotels are within walking distance of restaurants and attractions.
