Sarasota, on Florida's Gulf Coast south of Tampa Bay, has a business community that Sarasota County's economic development corporation describes as built on health care, technology and creativity. The county's stated target industries include technology, creative industries, headquarters and financial and professional services, manufacturing and logistics, and life sciences. That mix supports a varied agency scene, from long-established advertising and PR firms to specialist SEO, HubSpot, video and branding studios in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton. Many of these agencies serve local nonprofits, healthcare organizations, home builders and consumer brands while also working with clients nationally.
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Parker Levi is the publisher and curator of this guide. Based in Delray Beach, Florida, Parker Levi is a full-service digital agency providing brand management, brand services, creative services, design, marketing and paid media.
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ATLARGE is a Sarasota-based growth agency founded in 2006 that pairs brand strategy and creative development with digital marketing, technology integration and AI implementation. Its team blends designers with engineers, and its work spans IMG Academy, All Faiths Food Bank, The Bay Park and Perrone Construction as well as national names such as Disney on Ice and the Harlem Globetrotters.
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Captivation is a Sarasota video production and creative design agency founded in 2004, offering video, animation and motion graphics, web design, graphic design and photography, plus a podcast studio. Its work includes a recruitment campaign for the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and projects for Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. Clutch reviewers give it a 5.0 across 19 reviews.
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ElephantMark is an independent Lakewood Ranch branding studio, in business since 2009, that handles brand naming and identity, packaging, signage, pitch decks and WordPress and Shopify websites. Its portfolio includes Artisan Gelato, Spoke & Fork, Yuca Balls and Portsmouth Painting Co. Clients rate it 5.0 across 21 Clutch reviews, often citing its creative eye and timeliness.
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Grapevine Communications is a Sarasota advertising, marketing and public relations agency whose writers, designers, developers and account managers work together across print, web, news and social media. Its work includes case studies for Suncoast Blood Center and Lee Wetherington Homes, plus clients such as the Van Wezel Foundation and Sarasota Jungle Gardens. The agency also operates Grapevine Kansas City.
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Liquified is a full-service, independent creative design and advertising agency focused on telling each client's story, with a Sarasota office alongside its Annapolis base. It covers branding, marketing and public relations, and its portfolio includes a visitor guide for Visit Queen Anne's County and work for the American Breast Cancer Foundation. The agency won 2026 Suncoast Addy Awards, including Judges Choice.
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Nextiny is a Sarasota HubSpot Platinum Partner with 13+ years in the HubSpot partner program. It builds HubSpot CMS websites and runs strategy, content, SEO and answer-engine optimization, with in-house designers and video production. The agency has earned HubSpot Impact Awards for CMS website design and for video integrations, and lists 90+ five-star reviews in the HubSpot Partner Directory.
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Pulp+Wire is a woman-owned, founded and run brand agency with a Bradenton office that specializes in brands in the better-for-you, better-for-the-Earth space, including food and beverage, pet and wellness products. Its consumer-centric process runs from market research and audience definition to brand identity, packaging, websites and social content. All three of its verified Clutch reviews are 5.0.
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SimpleTiger focuses entirely on B2B SaaS and AI companies, combining SEO and answer-engine optimization with paid search and social, content, link building, digital PR and Webflow development. Led by co-founders Jeremiah and Sean Smith, the Sarasota team has worked with brands including Gainsight, Bitly, JotForm and Unsplash, and was named a Clutch Global Award winner for Spring 2026.
| # | Agency | Specialties | Size | Founded | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Parker Levi Publisher | Branding, Content Marketing, Creative | — | — | |
| 02 | ATLARGE | Branding, Creative | Boutique | 2006 | |
| 03 | Captivation Agency | Branding, Creative, Video | Boutique | 2004 | |
| 04 | ElephantMark | Branding, Creative, Social Media | Boutique | 2009 | |
| 05 | Grapevine Communications | Creative, Paid Media, Public Relations | Boutique | 1988 | |
| 06 | Liquified Creative | Branding, Creative, Public Relations | Boutique | 2007 | |
| 07 | Nextiny Marketing | Content Marketing, SEO, Social Media | Boutique | 2002 | |
| 08 | Pulp+Wire | Branding, Creative, Social Media | Boutique | 2004 | |
| 09 | SimpleTiger | Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Paid Media | Boutique | — |
No agencies match these filters.
A local agency can meet in person, attend shoots and events, and bring familiarity with Sarasota, Manatee and Gulf Coast audiences. If you sell nationally, prioritize relevant expertise and results, but local presence remains a practical advantage for collaboration.
Look for case studies in your industry or with similar goals, ask who will handle your account day to day, and read verified reviews on independent platforms. Request references from clients with a comparable scope.
Specialists, such as SEO, HubSpot, video or branding studios, tend to go deep in one area. Full-service agencies coordinate multiple channels under one roof. Match the choice to how many disciplines you need and how much coordination you want to handle yourself.
Ask how they would measure success, what reporting looks like, who owns accounts and assets such as ad accounts and website files, how communication works, and what the first 90 days would include. Clear answers make it easier to compare proposals.