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Experience Sarasota County
November 2021
The greater Sarasota area attracts visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy the white beaches...
October 2021
FantaSea Venice invites you to stroll among hand-painted mermaids and sea horses throughout downtown. Looking for a selfie...
September 2021
MADE IN PARADISE Luxury elopements are one of the newest trends in weddings, even if those elopements are...
July 2021
With a variety of local cafes and craft roasteries, it's up to you to pick your favorite caffeine...
July 2021
The renowned 12-mile bicycle trail from Venice to Sarasota is a great place to connect with nature, get...
May 2021
Part laidback beach paradise, and part eclectic arts and culture destination: Sarasota is a fun and welcoming destination...
April 2021
Located on the Bay in Downtown Sarasota, Bayfront Park features everything a person could want in Florida. There...
March 2021
Modern roundabouts are becoming common across Sarasota’s roadways, and there are plans for more! Single-lane roundabouts were introduced...
March 2021
A piece of history now hangs in the Visit Sarasota County Visitor Information Center Sarasota has changed quite...
March 2021
By Compass Rose History ExperiencesIn 1899, Cornelius Van Santvoord (C.V.S.) Wilson, the owner of the Manatee County Advocate...
March 2021
By Compass Rose History ExperiencesNearly four decades before Sarasota became a county, a group of Scottish immigrants landed...
March 2021
This two-mile walking tour highlights the fascinating architecture and history downtown Sarasota, beginning on the west side of...