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Visit Sarasota County (VSC) is delighted to welcome Susie Bowie, President and CEO of The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation, to its Board of Directors.After seven years as the Executive Director of Manatee Community Foundation, Bowie became the President and CEO of the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation...
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The five-day event will kick off with the President’s Match on Wednesday, November 8th.SARASOTA COUNTY, FL (November 2, 2023) – The Sarasota County Croquet Club and the United States Croquet Association, in partnership with Visit Sarasota County, will play host to the prestigious Solomon Trophy, a triennial event pitting the...
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The tournament, considered the “Premier Endurance Stand-Up Paddleboard Race”, returns to Sarasota County following last year’s 48-hour race.In collaboration with event founder Greg Wingo, Visit Sarasota County announces the highly-anticipated return of the Last Paddler Standing race to the Nathan Benderson Park on December 2nd.The race features 34 elite paddlers...
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The event offers three race distances tailored for novice triathletes and seasoned veterans alike, with over 300 athletes competing throughout the day.The highly anticipated annual Alpha Win Sarasota triathlon is set to return for its 6th year at Nathan Benderson Park on January 7th. The event, organized by the Alpha...
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Sarasota BMX track celebrates its 50th anniversary this yearTULSA, Okla. (Jan. 2, 2024)—USA BMX will kick off its 2024 National Racing Series this weekend in Sarasota, where hundreds of professional and amateur BMX riders from across the world will compete at the USA BMX Sunshine State Nationals.The three-day event will...
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Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has promoted Kelly Defebo to Vice President of Marketing and Communications. She is responsible for overseeing all marketing, public relations and special projects for the destination. She will also maintain oversight on all international marketing programs and will liaise closely with Sarasota Bradenton International Airport on...
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The annual winter hunter/jumper United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) series returns to the Venice horse show facility with support from local organizations on community-focused Friday evenings.Fox Lea Farm, recognized as one of the nation’s top horse show facilities in Sarasota County, is set to kick off its annual 8-week Grand...
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28 elite croquet players from across the United States will compete for a national title in this annual championship tournament.The Sarasota County Croquet Club will once again act as host to the Association Laws National Championship, organized by the prestigious US Croquet Association (USCA). The tournament will take place from...
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Each year Visit Sarasota County hosts an event to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week. This year, their awards program recognizing excellence in the hospitality industry returns.It is with great pride that Visit Sarasota County (VSC) announces the return of their awards which spotlight greatness in our local hospitality industry...
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Sarasota restaurants - Get Ready to Savor as Sarasota County's premier dining event - the 19th Annual Savor Sarasota - returns from Saturday, June 1st to Friday, June 14th, 2024. Visit Sarasota County is inviting partner restaurants to sign up and participate in this favorite annual foodie fest that offers...