SARASOTA COUNTY AND MANATEE COUNTY OFFER SOME OF THE WORLDS BEST GOLF COURSES. AWARD WINNING COURSES DESIGNED BY VARIOUS FAMOUS ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS AND ALSO FAMOUS GOLFERS SUCH AS ARNOLD PALMER, BILL MITCHELL, WILLIAM BYRD, DONALD ROSS, TED McANLIS, JOE LEE, DICK WILSON, RON GARL, BOBBY JONES, TO NAME A FEW AND SOME HAVE EVEN HOSTED CHAMPION PGA TOUR EVENTS. LIVE WHERE YOU PLAY!
FINE DINING!
Our award-winning restaurants overlook beaches, skylines and downtowns, and Sarasota and Manatee Counties many food and wine events often come with a side of sunshine. Here you will find many roof top dining for a romantic night out or a relaxed beach front dining. How about dinner in an art gallery? We got it! Call me for my personal favorites.
BOATING AND WATER ACTIVITIES!
Ranked the #1 Beach in the U.S. in 2020 by TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards™, you will quickly understand why when you feel the quartz-crystal powdery sand between your toes, and experience the soft waves and plenty of sun & fun at gorgeous Siesta Beach. Many Kayak and canoe rentals available to escape to the many quiet lush tropical sceneries. Convenient large parking area, concession stands, a free trolley to get around on the island, and nearby fun Siesta Key Village, you can plan your whole trip centered around this gorgeous Key without getting bored. Drive up Siesta Key to downtown Sarasota for some fine dining on the water or go over to Mote Marina to visit the great work this world renowned nonprofit marine research institution comprising of world-class marine scientists. The fun in the sun activities are endless!
Theatres, Museums, Botanical Gardens
The Van Wezel Theatre carries on the long tradition of presenting spectacular Broadway musicals, top national and international performers, famous comedians, world-class symphony orchestras and a compelling selection of dance. The theatre also hosts over 50 events presented by the Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Ballet, the Sarasota Concert Association and the Ringling Library Town Hall Lecture Series.
The Ringling Museum of Art is the state art museum of Florida and has a wonderful collection of artworks in a purpose built gallery.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens offers 45 acres of bayfront sanctuaries to explore. Located along Sarasota Bay, visitors can take in rainforest, desert, native Florida, and display garden areas plus stroll along a bayfront mangrove walkway. Visit the Gift shop and enjoy a light lunch at the cafe.