In 1966, the name of the show was revised to SARAPEX, using the acronym common to most stamp shows at the time. The show remained local with all exhibits provided by club members. In 1997 the show moved to Sarasota’s Municipal Auditorium, and APS accreditation process was initiated. In 1975 SARAPEX achieved “National” status as a member of the World Series of philatelic exhibitions.

In an attempt to eliminate confusion between SARAPEX and other similarly named exhibitions, the name was changed to Sarasota National Stamp Exhibition in 1991.