From sailing to symphonies - and everything in-between
Sarasota has it all!
The beaches in Sarasota county are world famous, but the wide variety of recreational activities and art organizations, including theater, ballet, opera, and many diverse cultural events usually found only in larger urban areas surprise even the most sophisticated visitor.
Shopping and dining are exceptional experiences, from the European flavor of St. Armand's Circle, to the vibrant but relaxed atmosphere of Siesta Village, to the downtown trendy bistros, galleries and boutiques. The area is full of fabulous restaurants and shopping options that will fulfill your every desire
Recreational activities abound in this tropical setting. With year-round accessibility, golf and boating are among the best in the world. Sarasota is home to the Cincinnati Reds Spring Training and the Sarasota Red Sox. Located nearby are professional sports teams such as the World Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Sarasota is known as the "cultural jewel of Florida’s west coast". Just to name a few of the artistic attractions and museums, we are home to John Ringling Museum of Art , Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Florida Studio Theater, TheaterWorks, The Players, Golden Apple Dinner Theater, Florida West Coast Symphony, Sarasota Opera Company, Jazz Club of Sarasota, Sarasota Ballet , Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Mote Marine Center, GWiz Science Museum, and numerous art galleries and antique shops. In additional, Sarasota is the host for the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Boat Race, the Florida Winefest, Cartoonfest, and Sarasota Filmfest, an international film festival which attracts many major stars.
