Lifeguard station at sunset.
Sarasota is one of the most beautiful and sophisticated cities in Florida.
The giant recreation of the famous WWII photo of the Kiss.
It's all about the sun, sand, water and surf.
Ringling Art Gallery
Fourth of July
Downtown Sarasota
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Sarasota
"An eclectic blend of big city culture, great dining and exceptional white-sand beaches.."
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Sarasota
America’s Happiest Seaside Town
As one of Florida’s primary Gulf Coast cities, Sarasota is an eclectic blend of big city culture, great dining and exceptional white-sand beaches including Siesta Key Beach - cited as the #1 Beach in America. Whether your taste in art leans more toward Ringling Bros. circus memorabilia, seashell creations and sand sculptures to works by Old Masters like Rubens and Poussin, you’ll find it all right here.
Home to the Foreign Film Festival, there is plenty of theater in and around Sarasota too, and if you want to add music to your itinerary,
the Sarasota Orchestra, Key Chorale and Sarasota Ballet are just a few of the many groups who have stage performances throughout the season.
Revered as one of the “Best Food Cities” in the US, there’s no shortage of great spots to eat in Sarasota which attracts some of the best culinary talent
in the industry.
There’s also plenty of fine shopping, as well, including St. Armand’s Circle close to the coast and the Mall at University Town Center which has many
distinctive retailers not found not found anywhere else in the area.
CALENDAR 2023
EXPLORE
GOOD EATS
MARCH
March 15 - 24
Sarasota: Discover thrilling rides, games of chance, horticulture displays, arts and craft,
livestock exhibitors, favorite fried fair food and more during this annual agricultural
heritage celebration. Admission: $5 - $9. Takes place Sat 12 pm-11 pm;
Sun 12 pm-10pm; M - Th 4 - 11 pm; Fri 2 - 11pm at 3000 Ringling Blvd.
March 16 & 17
Downtown Sarasota Fine Art & Craft Fair
Sarasota: Experience a celebration of creativity with a stunning showcase of
sculptures, paintings, jewelry, photography, and ceramics by US artists and crafters and
shop for handmade and eco-friendly goods in the green market right on Main Street! Free.
Takes place 10 am - 5 pm at 1718 Main St.
March 17 - 23
Sarasota: Get ready for the good times with mainstage performances by Wycliffe
Gordon, Paul Gordon, Valerie Gillespie, Grace Kelly and more, plus late-night jam
sessions, jazz in the park, films and a pub crawl to benefit the Jazz Club of Sarasota.
Tickets. Various showtimes and locations.
APRIL
April 14
Set the Bar Cocktail Competition
Sarasota: Accomplished mixologists from 60+ locally-owned, independent restaurants
from Anna Maria Island to Venice Beach flex their creative beverage talents in this
craft cocktail competition, along with live entertainment, sample tastings, light bites,
silent auction and more. Tickets. Takes place 4-7pm at 2700 12th St.
May 4 & 5
Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Fair
Sarasota: Get a taste of spring with unique, handmade creations from talented artists
and crafters. Enjoy live music, strolling performers, great food and much more
during this festival located in the heart of Sarasota’s vibrant downtown.
Free. Takes place 10 am - 5 pm at 1 Central Ave.
JUNE
June 8 & 9
St. Armands Circle Craft Festival
Sarasota: Creativity blooms with work from more than 175 artisans on display, including
painting, jewelry, ceramics, pottery and more around the famous circular drive, then take
time to browse the district’s fine shops and gourmet restaurants.
Free. Takes place 10 am -4 pm at 1 St. Armands Cir.
1811 S Palm Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-366-5731| Daily 10am - 5pm
A Quiet & Spectacular Oasis
Nestled on the shores of beautiful Sarasota Bay, this tropical, urban oasis showcases unparalleled horticulture displays and is a world-class center for education, research and education. There is just so much to see here including a Conservatory that looks and feels like a tropical forest, Fern Garden, Bamboo
Garden, Banyan Grove, Mangroves and Baywalk, Bromeliad Garden, Butterfly Garden, Children’s Rainforest and more.
5401 Bayshore Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
941-359-5700 | Daily 10am — 5pm
The Greatest Show On Earth
The Ringling Circus may be gone but it is certainly not forgotten. This State Art Museum is home to one of the preeminent art and cultural collections in the US which John Ringling, in the spirit of America’s wealthiest Gilded Age,
began acquiring in the 1920s. The museum now houses a treasure trove of paintings and art objects as well as a Circus Gallery which showcases performers wardrobes, beautifully carved parade wagons, lithographic circus posters, a cannon which shot fearless performers across the big top and so much more. FYI: Check out the interactive Tibbals Learning Center where you can experience the excitement of a day at the circus.
22 N Lemon Avenue
Sarasota, FL; 800-702-4427
M & Tu: 9am - Midnight; W & Th: 9am - 1am;
F & Sa: 9am - 2am; Su: 10am - Midnight
The Ultimate Premium Cigar Experience
You’ll find only the best cigars and libations at this smoking hot cigar emporium which boasts over 5,000 square feet of humidified space, multiple lounges both indoor and out, and an elegant full service bar with over 100 different spirits. In addition to Davidoff, Camacho, Avo, Room 101, BG Meyer, Griffin’s and Zino Platinum Cigars, you can also savor special featured cigars from renowned brands like Padron, MyFather Montecristo, Ashton, Fuente,
Tatuaje and Illusione. The store features a big assortment of pipes, humidors, lighters, cutters and other smoking accessories, as well.
941-995-9856
1924 Osprey Avenue | Sarasota, Fl 34239
Monday -Saturday 11am - 8pm | Bakery 7am
Sunday 10am - 7pm | Bakery 8am
Morton's Market has been Sarasota's epicenter of great food for over 50 years. Be prepared for the overwhelming experience of being in a foodie's heaven.
Featuring an on-site bakery, deli, gourmet to-go meals, fresh produce, sushi, prime meats, seafood, fine wines, and a full service catering department.
941-349-1474
205 Canal Road | Siesta Key, Fl 34242
Sunday -Thursday 7:30am - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 7:30am - 11pm
We offer groceries, provisions, fresh produce & floral, beer, fine wines & cigars, cheeses, fresh meat & seafood, and plenty of prepared foods including a full service deli, hot meals & soups, rotisserie chicken, desserts and more!
We have shore fishing supplies and hardware!
Our customer service representatives will shop your grocery orders and deliver them to your door. Call our store at 941-349-1474.”
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