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Inaugural event will feature travel marketing insights, industry-leading speakers, and the tourism organization’s 2030 strategic planVisit Sarasota County (VSC) invites local hospitality partners and business leaders to learn how to tap into the Suncoast’s thriving tourism economy at its inaugural Indicators & Insights Summit, scheduled for November 19, 2024, from...
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Visit Sarasota County and the Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau are investing $200,000 collectively to welcome visitors to our region amidst hurricane recoveryFollowing a series of townhalls with hospitality partners and community stakeholders, Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has announced a joint $200,000 campaign with the Bradenton Area Convention &...
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The RV affectionally named AVA – Area Visitor Assistant – will serve as an extension of the tourism marketing organization at community and sporting eventsThe newest team member at Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has four wheels and a purpose to better educate people visiting and living in our community. Meet...
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Students at Riverview High School and Venice High School will represent Florida’s Cultural Coast across the pond during New Year’s Day ParadeVisit Sarasota County (VSC) is sponsoring two local high school bands – the Riverview High School Kiltie Band and Venice High School Band – as they prepare to perform...
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Running since 2015, the nine-week horse show series attracts horses and riders from across North America for spectators to enjoy, from beginners to Olympic veterans.This year’s series will offer several feature events for local residents, with proceeds benefitting local charities. Fox Lea Farm, Southwest Florida’s premier family-owned horse show facility...
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From April 4-6, USA Swimming and the Sarasota Sharks, in partnership with Visit Sarasota County, will return to Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) for the third consecutive year to host their Open Water National Championships.Following the 2024 Paris Olympics, this three-day open-water swimming event will feature Olympians and elite athletes from...
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“The Sarasota Keys are Calling” campaign promotes the coastal charm and local businesses of our barrier islands from Longboat to ManasotaSpring break is here on the Suncoast, and Visit Sarasota County is launching a new seasonal marketing campaign to ensure local businesses along the keys and barrier islands are seen...
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Visit Sarasota County, Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport will host the celebration – and raffle off airline tickets – on May 6A regional celebration of travel and tourism is clear for takeoff at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport’s new Concourse A on May 6...
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Weeklong international event to feature top under-21 croquet players from the United States, Egypt, New Zealand, Spain, England, Australia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Mexico and LatviaThe Sarasota County Croquet Club and the United States Croquet Association, in partnership with Visit Sarasota County, will host the 2025 U21 Golf Croquet World...
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Here you will find the latest information on severe weather, beach conditions and other travel alerts that may impact your visit to Sarasota County. Red Tide Red tides have been documented along Florida's gulf coast since the 1840s.The Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, produces a toxin that may kill...