2025

Visit Sarasota County is the public-private partnership that promotes tourism for all of Sarasota County. Learn more about who we are and how we keep visitors coming, businesses open, and residents employed all year long. 

Tourism: Sarasota County’s Top Industry

Sarasota County has it all: stunning beaches, lively festivals, a vibrant arts and culture scene that rivals big cities, outdoor adventures for every taste, a variety of shops and restaurants to explore, and attractions for all ages. 
 

Sarasota County offers some of Florida's best fishing thanks to the healthy estuary supporting a healthy ecosystem. Learn more about fishing in the area below .

The Florida Gulf Coast is a paradise for fish. Freshwater streams and rivers flow from Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte County into a bay protected by the barrier islands. It’s a perfect-sized estuary teeming with a diverse wildlife ecosystem of birds, fish and mammals.

Sarasota's vibrant circus history springs to life at The Ringling, the official State Art Museum of Florida. 

The Ringling is not only home to the decadent and historic art collection of Ringling Circus founder John Ringling and his wife, Mable, but also a touchstone for delving deep into the captivating world of the circus. 

Your basecamp for eco-adventures and starry nights in South Sarasota County starts here. 

Adventure awaits beyond the shoreline. Find your wild on an overnight nature escape in some of our less-traveled, less-developed, lesser-known areas. 

Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities and a wide array of amenities. 

Famous for our sandy-white beaches, spectacular weather and a community rich in art and culture, that's not all Sarasota has to offer. If you're a traveling sports team, coach, competing athlete or event planner, our county has just about every sports venue under the sun in addition. 

Feasts and festivities abound to suit any dad’s style this Father’s Day. Here are some ideas for a weekend fit for fathers and the rest of the family, too.

If you’re spending Father’s Day weekend with Dad or Grandpa in Southwest Florida, you’re in luck! There are loads of gatherings in Dad’s honor throughout Sarasota County. 

Check out and see if your favorite pastime team is just a short drive from your Sarasota visit.

Sarasota County might be the spring training home base to the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves, but eight teams call the Gulf Coast Florida region from Fort Myers to Tampa their home: