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- CNN Travel announced on July 1, 2026 that Sarasota, Florida ranked No. 1 on its 2026 Best Towns to Visit list.
- The ranking, based on attractions, food and drink, arts and culture, local identity, accessibility, proximity and visitor experience, highlighted Sarasota’s arts institutions, circus heritage, botanical gardens, Gulf beaches and the Amish-Mennonite community in Pinecraft.
- The list placed New Haven, Connecticut second, Greenville, South Carolina third, and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania fourth.
