Sarasota County is a leading destination for sports tourism in Southwest Florida due to its tropical climate, wide array of facilities, and strong community engagement and support. Our destination boasts state-of-the-art sporting venues complemented by pristine beaches. Standing on the sidelines can mean everything from stadium seats at MLB spring training games to posh tailgating at polo matches to watching beach volleyball on the cool, white sand. VSC Sports team's efforts focus on expanding the event portfolio to include new sports and enhancing athletes’ and spectators’ experiences in Sarasota County to ensure return visits. 

The top sports in the county are rowing, baseball, swimming, and equestrian. However, the diversity of high-quality, flexible venues in the area makes every sport possible.

Sarasota County is situated on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It sits an hour south of Tampa and an hour and a half north of Fort Myers. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), one of the fastest-growing airports in the world, services 11 airlines and 53 nonstop destinations. 

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Sarasota BMX

Equestrian sports at Fox Lea Farm

Downtown Sarasota

Fans spectate at Cool Today Park 

Rowing 

Siesta Key Beach Aerial

Sarasota 6

North Port Aquatic Center

Pickleball Players in Sarasota

Fireworks at Ed Smith Stadium

Saprito Fishing Pier under Ringling Bridge

Golfers in Sarasota

Selby Aquatic Center

Sarasota Beach Volleyball at Siesta Key Beach

Atwater Park Fields

Jet skier under Ringling Bridge in Sarasota Bay

Fishing in Sarasota Bay

Legacy Trail in Sarasota

Cool Today Park - Inside Stadium View

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Convention & Visitors Bureau