Spring in Sarasota runs from March through May. The peak season crowds begin to thin after Easter, beach conditions remain excellent through the end of May, and spring break brings a different demographic to the area in late March and early April.
What Makes Spring Special
01
Spring Training Baseball
The Baltimore Orioles train at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota throughout March. Spring training games have a relaxed atmosphere that makes baseball accessible for families and casual fans. Tickets are available without the competition of the regular season.
02
Warm Gulf Water
Gulf water temperatures climb through the low 80s by May, which is ideal for extended swimming and snorkeling. Spring also marks the beginning of sea turtle nesting season, with loggerhead turtles visiting Sarasota County beaches at night from late April.
03
Wildflower Season
The roadsides and natural areas of Sarasota County display Florida native wildflowers from February through April. Myakka River State Park is the best destination for natural wildflower viewing in the open pine flatwood edges.
Spring Training Baseball
March is spring training month for Major League Baseball in the Gulf Coast corridor. The Baltimore Orioles train at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, which has hosted spring training since 1954. The atmosphere at spring training games is relaxed and the tickets are available without the competition of the regular season.
Water Conditions
Gulf water temperatures reach the low 80s by May, which is ideal for swimming. Spring is also sea turtle nesting season, with loggerhead turtles beginning to visit Sarasota County beaches at night from late April. Beach lighting restrictions go into effect to protect nesting activity, which means quieter beach environments at night during the nesting season.
Wildflower Season
The roadsides and natural areas of Sarasota County put on a wildflower show from February through April that includes blazing star, tickseed, and various Florida native species. Myakka River State Park is the best destination for natural wildflower viewing, with the open pine flatwood edges and prairie margins along the park road.
