Published June 17, 2024

How popular is Sarasota County? Peer into the April numbers from Visit Sarasota:

1. Visitors were 120,800 compared to 136,800 in 2023.
2. Visitor direct expenditures were $174,210,500 compared to $177,372,100 in 2023.
3. Lodging occupancy was 66.9%  compared to 73.9% in 2023.
4. Lodging average room rate was $297.37 compared to $293.33 in
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