Creative Services
An Unimaginable Imagination
Sarasota County has crafted a culture that inspires invention. Once home of “The Greatest Show on Earth’s” John Ringling and his wife, it’s no wonder creative jobs in Sarasota have become commonplace. Cities like Venice, North Port and Englewood now find themselves at the convergence of creativity and tech, with key sectors like architectural services, software publishing, graphic design, advertising, public relations and broadcast journalism.
Bradenton is a quickly growing city for the arts, with regular events hosted by the Manatee Performing Arts Center and the master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch. We also can’t forget the Village of the Arts — Florida’s largest community of collaborating artists.
If white sandy beaches and prestigious institutions like the Ringling Museum of Art inspire you to do your best creative work, the counties of Sarasota and Manatee are amazing options.
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- Diverse Opportunities
Stay at the Top of your Game
Sarasota-Manatee’s top-tier educational institutions equip you with key skills that drive today’s creative industries. At the Ringling College of Art & Design learning opportunities and professional experiences connect students with the top creative companies from around the world.
Get hands-on experience in Bradenton, where the SCF Theatre program produces four to five main-stage productions each year.
Put Your Talents to Work for Your Community
Sarasota and Manatee counties are home to a plethora of community events, from food & wine festivals to art shows and outdoor concerts. This has made the region a hub for set directors, graphic designers, film auteurs and other creatives. Bradenton and the master-planned community Lakewood Ranch’s event calendars are filled with live music events. The Ringling International Arts Festival and the Sarasota Film Festival bring in crowds from around the world.
Creativity Thrives on the West Coast of Florida
Sarasota-Manatee’s creative sector spans beyond its thriving regional theatre, filmmaking, and arts scene. From sectors such as architecture to public relations and marketing, there are endless opportunities to flex your creative muscles. The world-famous Sarasota School of Architecture designed and constructed architectural marvels throughout the early 1940s and mid 1960s.
Today, you could honor this regional legacy by joining firms like Fawley Bryant Architecture, Holos Design or Final Draft. Or you could try your hand in freelance graphic design or as a marketing consultant for one of the hundreds of agencies on the West Coast of Florida. In Sarasota and Manatee counties, navigating the creative job market has never been easier!
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