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Last updated: October 27, 2026.
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Up to 22% off at Sarasota Film Society
Discounted movie-night bundles — ticket, drink, popcorn, and candy from $25 ($18.75 with the HALLOWEEN code through Nov 1) — at the nonprofit cinema.
✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026
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Vacation Cost Calculator
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Which Sarasota Beach Are You?
Six questions, one beach soulmate — take the 1-minute quiz.
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This Weekend in Sarasota
Concerts, markets, and events happening Oct 30–Nov 1.
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A fresh roundup every week — concerts, markets, and free fun, verified before we post.
Hansel and Gretel — opening night
Sarasota Opera's fall season opener, 7pm at the Opera House — runs through Nov 14.
Dog-A-Ween at the Farmers Market
Costume contest check-in 9–9:45am, parade at 10am — plus the Saturday market, 7am–1pm.
Hansel and Gretel — matinee
Sunday matinee, 1:30pm at the Opera House — sung in English, about 2 hours.
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Sarasota's beaches, right now — check the surf and the crowds before you drive over.
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The essentials, minus the tourist-trap pricing.
Beach Guides
Siesta Key, Lido Key, Venice, and Longboat — sand, parking, and amenities compared.
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Things to Do
The Ringling, Selby Gardens, Mote Marine, St. Armands Circle, and more.
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Where to Stay
Siesta Key to downtown: the best areas and hotel types for every budget.
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Interactive Area Map
Every beach, attraction, and neighborhood — every pin links to a guide.
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Deals, discounts, and delicious weeks — pay less, do more.
Coupons & Deals
Restaurant deals, tour discounts, hotel savings, and show tickets — the deals hub.
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Savor Sarasota
The prix-fixe restaurant weeks — how to eat well for less.
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Lights in Bloom
Selby Gardens' 2-million-light holiday show — 2026 dates, tickets & tips.
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Vetted local pros for small and mid-size businesses — stop overpaying for the basics.
Electricians
Commercial electrical work: how to get 3 quotes, verify FL licenses, and avoid the hourly trap.
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Commercial plumbing without the emergency premium — service agreements and itemized quotes.
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Business attorneys: flat-fee packages, contract reviews, and lease sign-offs that pay for themselves.
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Licensed, insured, and reference-checked — plus free quote requests for your business.
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Itineraries and practical guides for every kind of trip.
3 Days in Sarasota
The perfect first-timer itinerary: beaches, the Ringling, Selby Gardens.
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Weekend Getaway
A romantic 2-day escape: sunset sails, St. Armands, Siesta sunrise.
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Sarasota with Kids
Best beaches for kids, Mote Marine, the Circus Museum — family-tested picks.
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Rainy-Day Sarasota
Museums, the aquarium, and indoor backup plans when the Gulf turns gray.
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Moving to Sarasota
Neighborhoods, snowbird season basics, and cost-of-living notes.
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Siesta Key Parking Tips
Lots fill early. Here's how locals actually park near Siesta Beach.
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Picks, rabbit holes, and a way to put your business in front of travelers.
Which Sarasota Beach Are You?
Six questions, one beach soulmate — take the 1-minute quiz.
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Best of Sarasota 2026
Our editors' picks: beaches, free fun, sunsets, and more.
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Sarasota Facts
History, numbers, and things you didn't know about Florida's Cultural Coast.
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