

Kelly Quigley on Sarasota
I love that there is always something to do, fun to be had, and food for the body and the mind in our region. I hope you'll find this a great source of information about Sarasota and beyond.
More to love
Sarasota named one of the Best 100 Places in the World by Time Magazine, 2021
Sarasota ranked #1 Best City to Retire
(U.S. News Report 2021)
Siesta Key Beach named #2 in the nation
(Tripadvisor 2021)

August 2023
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
For more, visit Sarasota Magazine's event calendar
LET'S KEEP IN TOUCH!
75th Annual Labor Day Regatta, Sept 2-3
Sarasota Sailing Squadron
1717 Ken Thompson Parkway Learn more...
Selby Gardens Photo Exhibition, Sept 1-30
This year’s juried exhibition will again be conducted virtually. More...
Breakfast with the Sharks at Mote Aquarium, Sept 2
8-9:30 am - continental breakfast and shark talk. Tickets
Sarasota Bradenton Fall Home Show, Sept 8-10
Robarts Arena at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. At the door $10; advanced registration - free. More...
International Coastal Clean Up Day, Sept 16, 8-10 am
From Sarasota to North Port to Oscar Scherer State Park. More...
Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival, Sept 23, 1 pm
Support Sarasota Youth Opera with an afternoon of great food and fabulous wine. Learn more...
St Armands Craft Festival and Sidewalk Sale, Sept 30-Oct 1
10 am-5 pm on St. Armands Circle. Free!
Annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest, weekends in Oct. 10-5 pm
Family, fun, food, and FREE. More...
KELLY'S FAVORITE FOOD FINDS IN SARASOTA
Check out Sarasota Magazine's best takeout food
ONLY SARASOTA!
Learn more at VisitSarasota.com or Arts & Culture Alliance of Sarasota County.
We are thrilled to get out and about once again.

Van Wezel
A world of great music, dance, theater, comedy & entertainment. More

Sarasota Opera
Witness high-caliber live performances at the Opera House

The Ringling
Explore world-renowned art and architecture at the Ringling Museum

Farmers Markets
Freshest fun! Click here to find your favorite.

Shopping
St Armands Circle to University Town Center, the perfect find awaits!

Selby Gardens
A globally renowned living museum on 15 acres along the shores of Sarasota Bay

Attractions
Meet a manatee at Mote Marine Aquarium, the guardians of the sea

Sports Fans
Spring training means baseball games and Baltimore Orioles! Visit their website

Recreation
Kayak, wind surfing charter fishing, water sports, and year-round activities. More