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Industry Resources
Your partnership powers our destination. We're committed to keeping local businesses tapped into Sarasota County's top industry: tourism. Use these resources to stay informed, inspired, and connected.
In-Person Networking
Get More Out of Your Partnership—Join Us at an Event!
Get More Out of Your Partnership—Join Us at an Event!
One of the best ways to tap into your partnership is by attending our Coffees and After Hours networking events. Held at rotating partner locations across Sarasota County, these casual meetups offer a chance to connect with fellow tourism professionals, share updates about your business, and even bring a giveaway to boost visibility.
Find the full list of upcoming events on the Industry Events page, and keep an eye on your Partner e-newsletter for the latest updates.
Tap into Destination Visitors Services
Our Visitor Centers and AVA – Area Visitor Assistant, mobile RV – are ready to get the word out about your business. Request welcome bags for your VIP guests or visitors, refill your rack cards, invite a speaker or join our speakers bureau, and even request AVA for your next event.
A great way to provide your meeting attendees, wedding guests, or other groups with Sarasota-area information – including targeted partner rack cards.
Get your business in front of visitors with help from our centers, volunteers, and even our mobile visitor center!
Keep Us in the Know
Keep us in the know, so we can help keep everybody else in the know. Add our email address [email protected], where our media agencies look daily to find compelling content.
Upload your events to our Events Calendar, our most popular webpage – where visitors and residents alike stay informed of what's going on in Sarasota County all year long.
We are subject matter experts on topics ranging from all there is to see and do in the destination - to how to effectively market a destination. Join our Speakers Bureau.