Sarasota County. Go Beyond the Beaches ®

It’s no secret that Sarasota County’s sun and pristine beaches are a huge draw for visitors and relocating executives each year.  But we’re not a sleepy beach town.  There’s so much more to enjoy when you live and work on Florida’s Cultural Coast. 

Go Beyond the Beaches ®  and you’ll find an endless source of entertainment, cultural venues, and some of the best restaurants and shopping in the world.   Whether visiting antique shops, boutiques, and art galleries in downtown Venice and Sarasota or browsing shops at the internationally renowned St. Armands circle, you’re guaranteed a shopper’s paradise.   From beach-front barbecues to elegant Zagat-rated gourmet dining, there is a bounty of selections to please every palate.

Outdoor activities abound in Sarasota County but wear your sunscreen!  More than 60 courses offer some of the best golfing in the nation.  Boat, bike, hike, canoe the scenic Myakka River, or just laze the day away on our world famous beaches.  Enjoy tennis, polo, and a myriad of organized outdoor sports for youth and adults.

If art and culture are your passion, the crown jewel of Florida’s Cultural Coast is a dream come true.  Enjoy the Sarasota Orchestra, Ballet, and Opera.    Annual festivals celebrating Jazz, Film and Comedy draw thousands each year.  The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall presents world-class performances.  The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art anchors three spectacular attractions ; the internationally recognized Museum of Art, the Ringling’s magnificent 32-room Venetian-Gothic mansion on Sarasota Bay known as Ca’ d’Zan, and the Circus Museum displaying memorabilia from the rich history of the American Circus.