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Find yourself on Siesta Key: The #1 beach in the U.S.A.

The ultimate in sun, sand and waves beckons you. Go ahead. Take the call.

Explore everything Siesta Key has to offer.
Everyone wins on a Sarasota vacation.

Choose the vacation destination your whole family will love. Choose Florida's Gulf Coast.

Plan a family vacation to Sarasota.
Raise your expectations.

Get more culture with your beach vacation from world-class visual and performing arts, events, and venues.

Sneak a peek at Sarasota arts and culture now.
So many beaches, so little time

Our beaches are legendary, not just in Florida or the U.S., but across the world.

Get to know our beaches.
Vacation never tasted so good.

Enjoy more Zagat-rated restaurants than you can shake a fork at plus tastes from all over the world.

Plan your Sarasota culinary adventure now.
See yourself in Sarasota.

Discover the ultimate beach vacation destination.

Reserve your Sarasota home away from home now.
Shop till you drop at St. Armands

Indulge in breathtaking natural beauty and posh yet casual dining, shopping and spa-hopping.

Discover things to do on St. Armands
Sarasota--the wedding destination that takes the cake.

Pick your ideal backdrop: beaches, legendary mansions, gardens or luxury hotels

Create your dream wedding on Florida's Gulf Coast.

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