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VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY: "The Ultimate Meeting Destination"

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Discover Sarasota: Your Ideal Meeting Destination

When planning a meeting, Sarasota, FL continues to captivate attendees. Nestled along Florida’s stunning Gulf Coast, Sarasota combines a cosmopolitan flair with a tranquil seaside charm. Centrally located and brimming with arts, culture, and culinary delights, Sarasota’s vibrant downtown district offers something for everyone. Beyond the city, 35 miles of pristine shoreline provide ample opportunities for relaxation and adventure, from kayaking to exploring cultural treasures like The Ringling Museum or catching a show at one of Sarasota’s renowned local theaters. New Meeting Incentive Program Visit Sarasota County is excited to offer its exclusive Meeting Incentive Program, providing up to $3,750 in reimbursements for those selecting Sarasota as their destination. Combined with Sarasota’s unmatched hospitality and personalized attention—qualities often lost in major cities—this program makes Sarasota a standout choice for unforgettable events. Top Attractions • The Ringling Museum • Siesta Key Beach – Voted one of the best beaches in the U.S. • St. Armands Circle – Shopping and dining in a charming, open-air setting • Asolo Repertory Theater – A hub for award-winning productions • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall – World-class performances on Sarasota Bay • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens – A living museum of breathtaking flora • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium – Marine life exploration and education • Ed Smith Stadium – Home of Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Our Complimentary Services: Your exceptional experience in Sarasota begins long before your event. Visit Sarasota County offers complimentary services designed to make planning seamless and stress-free: • Exclusive Incentives for New Meetings • RFP Creation & Distribution • Attendance-Building Support • Customized Site Visits • Vendor Referrals • Concierge Services Need something not listed? No request is too big or small—just ask! Our team is here to ensure your meeting is both seamless and memorable. Choose Sarasota for your next event and experience the perfect blend of professional sophistication and coastal charm. We look forward to hosting you!

Détails du lieu

Hôtels37
Centre de conventions-
Chambres d’invités4 900
Chambres d’invités dans 1 hôtel275
Sites d’événements spéciaux40
Tarif moyen des chambres$146
Taux d’occupation75%
Restaurants1 313
Coût quotidien des repas$56
Taux d’imposition7%
Type de lieuOffice du tourisme (CVB)
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1 mai 2025 - 31 oct. 2025
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Haute saison
01 janv. - 14 mai
Hors saison
01 nov. - 31 déc.
Basse saison
15 mai - 31 oct.

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Centrally located on Florida’s Gulf Coast midway between Tampa and Naples, Sarasota is easily accessible by both air and interstate. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is located an easy five miles from downtown Sarasota. Airline service includes: Air Canada, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avelo, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, Jet Blue, Southwest, Sun Country and United Airlines. Direct Routes: Akron-Canton, OH (CAK) Allentown, PA (ABE); Appleton WI, (ATW); Asheville, NC (AVL); Atlanta, GA (ATL); Austin, TX (AUS); Baltimore, MD (BWI); Boston, MA (BOS); Buffalo, NY (BUF); Cedar Rapids, IA (CID); Charlotte, NC (CLT); Chicago, IL (MDW) ( ORD); Cincinnati, OH (CVG); Cleveland, OH (CLE); Columbus, OH (CMH) (LCK); Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (DAL) (DFW); Denver, CO (DEN); Des Moines, IA (DSM); Detroit, MI (DTW); Flint, MI (FNT); Fort Wayne, IN (FWA); Grand Rapids, MI (GRR); Harrisburg, PA (MDT); Hartford, CT (BDL); Houston, TX (HOU) (IAH); Indianapolis, IN (IND); Kansas City, MO (MCI); Louisville, KY (SDF); Milwaukee, WI (MKE); Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN (MSP); Nashville, TN (BNA); New Haven, CT (HVN); New York, NY (JFK and LGA); Newark, NJ (EWR); Peoria, IL (PIA); Philadelphia, PA (PHL); Pittsburg, PA (PIT); Providence, RI (PVD); Raleigh-Durham, NE (RDU); Richmond, VA (RIC); Rockford, IL (RFD); St. Louis, MO (BLV and STL); South Bend, IN (SBN); Syracuse, NY (SYR); Toronto, Canada (YYZ); Washington, DC (DC); Washington Dulles Int'l Airport (IAD); Wilmington, DE (ILG) Four additional airports are located within a 75-mile radius of Sarasota County, including Tampa International Airport just 50 miles north.
Distance from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport airport 5 mi
Distance from Tampa International Airport airport 58 mi

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Attractions locales

The Ringling
The Ringling
Musée
A gorgeous gateway to the arts, the Ringling Museum is home to works from the Old Masters - Rubens, van Dyck, and Gainsbourgh to name a few.
1260 12th St.
Sarasota, FL, US 34243
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St. Armands Circle
St. Armands Circle
Shopping
Superb exclusive shops, galleries, exotic boutiques, sophisticated restaurants and nightlife just steps from the beach.
St. Armands Circle
Sarasota, FL, US 34236
Mote Aquarium
Mote Aquarium
Loisirs
Sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, sea horses, touch pools and interactive theaters showcasing Mote Marine Laboratory's renowned research.
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy.
Sarasota, FL, US 34236
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Marie Selby Botanical Garden
Marie Selby Botanical Garden
Parc
Explore the world's most spectacular display of rare orchids and bromeliads in this 8.5 acre tropical oasis on the shores of Sarasota Bay.
811 South Palm Avenue
Sarasota, FL, US 34236
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Siesta Key Beach
Siesta Key Beach
Loisirs
Rated #1 in America by Dr. Beach, Siesta Key Beach is home to sugary white sands and a Gulf Coast view that will leave you breathless.
Circus Arts Conservatory
Circus Arts Conservatory
Théâtre
Acts from around the world will amaze and astound. Family entertainment at its best. An experience not to be missed.
2075 Bahia Vista Street
Sarasota, FL, US 34239
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Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre
Théâtre
The finest contemporary theatre. The cabaret offers convenient dining and musical entertainment in a turn-of-the-century Parisian cafe.
1241 N. Palm Ave.
Sarasota, FL, US 34236
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Asolo Repertory Theatre
Asolo Repertory Theatre
Théâtre
From October to June, the Asolo presents a unique rotating repertory of classics and new works in the elegant Mertz and intimate Cook theatres.
5555 Tamiami Trl.
Sarasota, FL, US 34243
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Historic Spanish Point
Historic Spanish Point
Repère historique
Sarasota's premier environmental, archaeological and historic site featuring pioneer homestead, nature trails and exhibits on the Sarasota Bay.
337 N. Tamiami Trl
Osprey, FL, US 34229
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Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park
Loisirs
Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks. The "Florida Wild and Scenic Myakka River" flows through 57 square miles of wetlands, prairies and woodlands. Myakka is popular for hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife observation.
13208 State Road 72
Sarasota, FL 34241
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The Circus Arts Conservatory
The Circus Arts Conservatory
Théâtre
From the flying trapeze to the roustabout clowns, these youngsters (ages 8-18) have been thrilling audiences for more than 56 years.
2075 Bahia Vista St.
Sarasota, FL, US 34239
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Players Theatre
Players Theatre
Théâtre
Year-round programming which includes a Broadway Theatre Series, SNAP! (something new at Players) series, concerts, and a Summer Sizzler Series.
838 N. Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL, US 34236
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Sarasota Ballet of Florida
Sarasota Ballet of Florida
Théâtre
The Sarasota Ballet is the Gulf Coast of Florida’s first and only professional ballet company. Under the direction of Iain Webb, The Sarasota Ballet has expanded its repertoire to include works by world renowned choreographers such as Sir Frederick Ashton, Dame Ninette de Valois, Sir Kenneth MacMillan, Hans van Manen, Andre Prokovsky, and Twyla Tharp.
5555 N. Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL, US 34233
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Parc
Area's only zoological gardens. Pose with a parrot, hand-feed flamingos and see animal exhibits and plant life. Five educational shows daily.
3701 Bay Shore Rd
Sarasota, FL, US 34234
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Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera
Théâtre
Sarasota Opera presents one fall opera Nov. 7-16 and the four-opera Winter Opera Festival Feb. 7-Mar. 29 in its intimate historic Opera House.
61 N. Pineapple Ave.
Sarasota, FL, US 34236
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Sarasota Orchestra
Sarasota Orchestra
Théâtre
The Sarasota Orchestra presents more than 100 symphonic and chamber music concerts from Sept. -May. The Orchestra is also home to June's Sarasota Music Festival.
709 N. Tamiami Trl.
Sarasota, FL, US 34236
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Théâtre
Top national and international performances of Broadway musicals, songs, dances and world-class orchestras.
777 N. Tamiami Trl.
Sarasota, FL, US 34236
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Renseignements supplémentaires

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Explore Our Accolades: 2024 Awards & Recognitions • Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards - Best of the Best Beach • Siesta Beach: #2 in the U.S., #9 in the World • Midwestern Traveler – Best in Florida 2024 (Beach Category) • Siesta Beach • BonusFinder.com – Top 10 Best Date Night Cities in the U.S. • Sarasota: #1 • Trazee Travel – Favorite Beach Town, Florida West • Sarasota • USA Today – Top 10 Best Dog Bars • Boo’s Dog House & Ice Bar • USA Today – Best Bars in America • The Gator Club • TIME – World’s Greatest Places of 2024 • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens • Guide to Florida – Best of Florida 2024 (Coffeehouses) • The Dearborn Coffeehouse and Bakery • The Wall Street Journal – The Best of Architecture 2024 • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 2023 Awards & Recognitions • Tampa Bay Times – Best New Restaurant of 2022 • Meliora • Trips to Discover – 20 Best Pizza Joints in the U.S. • Rico’s Pizza Gulfgate • Herald-Tribune – Top Cities in the U.S. to Pop the Question • North Port/Sarasota • Tripadvisor – Top 25 Beaches in the U.S. & the World • Siesta Beach • Dirt Luxury Real Estate – Five Cities Blessed with Fantastic Mid-Century Architecture • Sarasota • HGTV – 21 Best Gulf Coast Beaches • Anna Maria Island, Venice Beach, Blind Pass, and Siesta Key • U.S. News – Best Hotels in Sarasota & Florida • The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota • FishingBooker – Top 9 Spring Break Fishing Destinations • Sarasota • USA Today – Best Buffet Restaurant in the U.S. • Der Dutchman Restaurant • USA Today – 10 Best Free Attractions in the U.S. • Venice Beach • FloridaRentals.com – 10 Best Cities in FL for a Family Vacation • Sarasota • PODS – 20 Most Moved-To Cities in the U.S. • Sarasota • Condé Nast – 10 Best Beach Towns on the East Coast • Siesta Key Beach • Florida Department of Education – “A” Grade for Sarasota County Schools

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Visit Sarasota County (VSC) is actively integrating sustainability and social impact into its strategic initiatives to enhance the destination’s appeal and community well-being. Key aspects of VSC’s approach include: 1. Embracing Ecological and Sustainable Tourism VSC leverages new developments, such as the expansion of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and the upcoming SEA Mote Aquarium, to highlight Sarasota’s commitment to ecological friendliness and sustainability. These attractions are featured in promotional efforts to tell the rich and varied stories of the community’s environmental stewardship.  2. Collaboration with Economic Development Entities VSC maintains a strong partnership with the Economic Development Corporation to market Sarasota County as a must-experience destination for business growth and workforce development. This collaboration emphasizes sustainable economic impact by targeting individuals and businesses interested in relocating to or joining the workforce in Sarasota County.  3. Support for Local Businesses and Community Resilience In the wake of disruptive storms, VSC launched the “Support the 941” campaign, encouraging locals to support local businesses and share their experiences on social media. This initiative aims to showcase the recovery and vitality of the destination, fostering community resilience and economic sustainability.  4. Alignment with Sarasota County’s Sustainability Goals While VSC’s specific sustainability strategies are evolving, it aligns with Sarasota County’s broader sustainability efforts. The county has been recognized for its commitment to environmental, cultural, and economic sustainability, achieving LEED Gold certification for its array of sustainability efforts.  VSC’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability and social impact into its operations reflect a commitment to promoting Sarasota County as a responsible and forward-thinking destination.
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