Sarasota County, which is situated in the middle of Florida's western coast, is the perfect place for destination weddings, as it is home to legendary, world-class beaches.
Major cities, towns, and communities in Sarasota County include Sarasota, which is the county seat, North Port, Venice, Longboat Key, Bee Ridge, Siesta Key, Lake Sarasota, Venice Gardens, Ridge Wood Heights, and Warm Mineral Springs.
The beach of Siesta Key, which was voted the No. 1 beach in the United States due, in part, to its crushed quartz white sand, is one of the county's premier places for beach weddings.
Other major beaches in Sarasota County include Longboat Key, which offers plenty of privacy and world-class dining at its resorts, Venice Beach, Caspersen Beach, Casey Key, Lido Beach, and Manasota Beach.
Sarasota County has many diverse shopping venues, so whether you're looking for casual beach wedding dresses or couture bridal gowns, you are sure to find exactly what you want.
Some popular shopping venues include the Dome Flea Market, Ellenton Premium Outlets, the shops on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, the trendy boutiques in Southside Village, Westfield Southgate, The Mall at University Town Center, and Venice MainStreet, Inc.
Since Sarasota County has mild winters, as the average low in January is 50.9 degrees Fahrenheit, you can have outdoor weddings and partake in outdoor recreational activities year-round.
The area is also home to plenty of museums, aquariums, and historic attractions, including the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, and Historic Spanish Point, just to name a few.
You can also attend one of Sarasota County's annual events, like the Florida Wine & Balloon Festival: Sip & Soar, spend a day at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, which is one of the region's popular wedding venues, or see a show at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre.
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