From award-winning beaches to world-class arts, find your Sarasota.
From free beach days on Siesta Key to discounted museum admissions, Sarasota delivers a premium Gulf Coast experience without the premium price tag. Here are the best deals the county has to offer.
Read the GuideWhether you have two hours between meetings or half a day to spare, this list finds the Sarasota experiences that fit your window.
The Legacy Trail, Bayfront Park, and a handful of island loops make Sarasota one of Florida's most bike-friendly destinations.
From the Venice Fishing Pier to Myakka River State Park, Sarasota County has a list for every generation traveling together.
Whether you have two hours between meetings or half a day to spare, this list finds the Sarasota experiences that fit your window.
The Legacy Trail, Bayfront Park, and a handful of island loops make Sarasota one of Florida's most bike-friendly destinations.
From the Venice Fishing Pier to Myakka River State Park, Sarasota County has a list for every generation traveling together.
Every beach in Sarasota County has something it does better than all the others. Here is the definitive guide.
Venice Beach earns its title year after year. Here is where to look, what tools to bring, and the best tides for finding a megalodon tooth.
Every Sarasota County beach wins at something different. Find out what each is best known for.
The Ringling is just the beginning. Sarasota County hosts four museums that reward slow, attentive visits and multiple return trips.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art anchors Sarasota arts. Here is how to make the most of your visit.
From the Sarasota Ballet to the Van Wezel, the performing arts calendar runs year-round.
From craft festivals at St. Armands Circle to international soccer and rowing championships, the Sarasota events calendar runs year-round.
Annual craft show at St. Armands Circle featuring over 200 artists from across the country.
Celebrate Independence Day with Venice Florida beloved community parade followed by a waterfront picnic.
Six distinct destinations, one county. Choose your corner of the coast.
Home to the number one beach in the U.S., with powder-white quartz sand and turquoise Gulf water.
Explore Siesta Key City Downtown SarasotaThe cultural heart: Bayfront Park, Main Street restaurants, galleries, and the Ringling.
Explore Downtown Circle Lido Key and St. Armands CircleThe iconic shopping circle and pristine Lido Beach, connected by a short causeway.
Explore Lido Key Island Longboat KeyA 12-mile barrier island with luxury resorts, quiet beaches, and excellent seafood.
Explore Longboat Key Fossil VeniceThe Shark Tooth Capital of the World, with charming downtown streets and Venice Beach.
Explore Venice Ranch Lakewood RanchA master-planned community with dining, events, and a vibrant town center east of the city.
Explore Lakewood RanchEvery season along Florida Gulf Coast brings something worth the trip.
Peak season: whale watching, festivals, perfect 70-degree days, and the busiest cultural calendar.
Dec - FebWildflower blooms, spring training baseball, and quieter beaches before summer crowds arrive.
Mar - MayValue season with warm Gulf waters, sea turtle nesting, and family activities galore.
Jun - AugShoulder season: calmer beaches, lower rates, dolphins feeding inshore, and cool evenings.
Sep - Nov