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Summer is undoubtedly the optimal time to visit Sarasota, as it offers an exceptional quality of life for visitors. Additionally, Summer presents a favorable opportunity to experience the area, with its warm weather and reduced crowds prior to the peak season.

Downtown Event

Explore Sarasota Saturday Morning Farmer's Market

Experience one of the best Farmer's markets in central Florida here in downtown Sarasota. The Saturday Morning Farmer's Market in Downtown is a dog-friendly locale featuring fresh produce, food vendors and craft stalls. Explore

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Sarasota Night

Latin Night at Rooftop Pool Parties

Place: Art Ovation Rooftop

Date: Every Thursday Night

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Rooftop at Art Ovation hotel. Kick off the summer with drinks, music and elevated poolside vibes.

Sarasota Scene

Tasting the City at BMW Sarasota. Once a year

Place: BMW Dealership Sarasota

Date: June every year. 5:30 PM - 8 PM

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Indulge in Sarasota's culinary treasures at Tasting the City, a food tasting from local restaurants & businesses. Details

Happy Hour

Happy Hours at Twin Peaks

Place: Twin Peaks Sarasota

Date: See Schedule

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Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodge like surroundings.,

Wine Club

Cooper's Hawk Wine Club Exclusives

Place: Cooper's Hawk Sarasota

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Join Cooper's Hawk's Wine Club and turn every month into a delicious discovery! Enjoy a handpicked new wine to savor in their dining room or from the comfort of home.

Margarita Festival

Visit Big Top Brewing Company

Place: Big Top Brewing Company Sarasota

Time: Visit Big Top Brewery & Restaurant

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Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by their passion, integrity, and the history of their home town.

Rooftop Pool Party

Rooftop DJ at Perspective Bar

Place: Art Ovation Hotel

Time: 10pm-1am

Celebrate Independence Day with one of Sarasota’s most dazzling and iconic traditions — the Bayfront Fireworks Over Sarasota Bay!

99 Bottles

Annual & Weekly Runs to Lace Up & Join in Sarasota

Place: 99 Bottles, Downtown Sarasota

Date: Every Wednesday. @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Join this fun and active event with 99 Bottles RUN CLUB every Wednesday

Sarasota Event

Friday Night at Hana Bar by KOJO

Place: Hana Bar, Downtown Sarasota

Date: Every Frieday

Join us at Hana Bar by KOJO every Friday night for an unforgettable evening of music and dancing with DJ Gab. Enjoy craft cocktails, beer, and wine in a vibrant tropical setting—one of the best spots in town!

Wine Bar

Join the Most Prestige Wine Club in Sarasota

Place: Sarasota Wine Co, Downtown

Details: Sarasota Wine Co.

At Sarasota Wine Co., we created The Sarasota Wine Collective for those who want to experience the wines we are currently discovering, pouring, and talking about.

Wine Event

The Forks & Corks Grand Tasting is Sunday, January 24, 2027

Place: Ringling Museum

Details: The Forks & Corks

You will savor signature dishes from over 40 member restaurants of the Sarasota and sample from a curated selection of more than 350 wines from around the globe.

Downtown Sarasota

Saturday Morning Farmer's Market

Time: Every Saturday Morning til Noon

Location: Downtown Sarasota Main St.

Discover the Sarasota Farmer's Market every Saturday morning in the downtown area, a dog-friendly spot fresh produce, food vendors, and artisan craft stalls.

Sarasota Outdoors

Sarasota International
Dragon Boat Festival

Location::Nathan Benderson Park

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

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featuring high-energy racing with 200m, 500m, and 2k races. Gates open 6:00 AM, racing starts at 8:15 AM.

Sarasota Scene

Florida Studio Theatre Summer Events

Discover the exciting lineup for the Mainstage and Cabaret Series this summer at Florida Studio Theater. Find more details

Sarasota Opera

Sarasota Opera House Performances in 2026

Explore the Sarasota Opera House and out why it's renowned as an acoustical gem of Sarasota. Sarasota Opera: A place where each performance is a stunning blend of music and emotion. Check out our upcoming events!

Happy Hour

Experience Happy Hour at Cask & Ale

Time: Weekdays 4-7pm

Location: Cask & Ale Sarasota Main St.

Details: Cask & Ale

Looking for something new? Our seasonal cocktails highlight the best that each season has to offer.

Happy Hour

Experience Happy Hour at Kitchen Social

Time: Weekdays 3-6pm

Location: Kitchen Social UTC

Details: Kitchen Social

Looking for something new? Our seasonal cocktails highlight the best that each season has to offer.

Wine Event

Get Social with 99 Bottles in downtown

Location: Kitchen Social UTC

Details: 99 Bottlesl

99 Bottles welcome you on your own experience of craft beer, boutique wines, and extraordinary liquids of the finest kind.

Wine Testing

Explore Wine Tasting Events at Michael's Wine Cellar

Location: Micheal's Wine Cellar

Details: Micheal's Wine Cellar

Join Micheal's for a modern, casual, seated wine tasting at Michael's Wine Cellar from 5-7pm!.

Rooftop Event

Every Weekend After Dark at Rooftop at Art Ovation Hotel

Discover Downtown Sarasota, a hub of creativity, flavor, and nightlife. Explore art galleries, trendy restaurants, rooftop, and boutique shops at every turn.

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Private Cruises

Explore Gulf of Mexico in a Private Custom Charters

Relax aboard one of our beautiful yachts as you spend your time cruising the local waters with your special group

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Discover Blumenberry Farms: Your Local Source for Organic Produce.

At Blumenberry Farms, we welcome the community! Our farm provides meaningful outdoor learning experiences for school groups, churches, and students interested in sustainable agriculture, nutrition, biology, and ecology.. Explore

Sarasota Wine Festival in March 2027

Experience the Sarasota Wine Festival in March 2027 at Selby Five Points Park in Downtown. Don't miss this opportunity to taste wines from all corners of the globe! Details

Explore Hunsader Farms, Top Organic Farm in town.

We harvest our homegrown vegetables daily for maximum freshness. During u-pick season, you can pick your own directly from the field. Visit our farm for all your vegetable needs in one stop. Explore

Build Your Own Box with Farmers Market in Lakewood Ranch

SW Florida Produce is driven by passion, community,, and a strong mission at the heart of our brand. Discover more with us! Explore

All Year Around

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is an incredible living museum!

Relax amidst nature's beauty and allow the scenery of unparalleled botanical bliss at our two bayfront campuses carry you away. Hours. Open daily 10 a.m. – 5 pm Explore

Celebrate Everyday a Museum Day at the Sarasota Art Museum!

The Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College is a contemporary art museum, often referred to as a kunst, which means it does not have a permanent collection. Details

Art Ovation Presents CONNECT SRQ: Networking in Paradise

Thursday, June 25 • 6 PM - 9 PM An evening bringing together local businesses, fashion, entertainment, art, and community — all while supporting an amazing cause for children in our area. Explore

Explore the Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch.

The Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch is home to more than 100 curated vendors of the region's best food and flavors. Explore

Downtown Nightlfie

Explore the Iconic Ringling Museum

The Ringling, the State Art Museum of Florida, is home to one of the preeminent art and cultural collections in the United States Events.

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Explore Sarasota

The 15 BEST Sarasota Cocktails & Wine Bars

Sarasota offers handcrafted cocktails and small plates at Perspective Rooftop Bar, ideal for sunset drinks and stylish gatherings.

Nightlife in the Sarasota & Downtown

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The 10 Best Cocktail Bars Sarasota

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Top 10 BEST Asian Restaurant in Sarasota, FL

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Top 10 Great Places to Eat in Sarasota, FL

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10 Best Restaurants in Sarasota on the Water

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The 10 BEST Restaurants in Sarasota

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Who's coming?

Exciting Upcoming Performances at Sarasota's Van Wezel

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall showcases a diverse range of world's top performers. Performance Art Theatre. Events

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