Sarasota Island

SARASOTA and her islands, beaches and facilities are world class. A cultural hub of the ‘Rich and famous’ – Politicians past and present, Artists and Musicians, Media Moguls and many more luminaries visit the islands from mainland Florida to speak, perform or attend cultural events. As part of a premier Resort area the Islands have excellent infrastructure, access from the mainland via the Ringling Bridge and waterways.

With more than a dozen beaches and keys to choose from, the islands are a ‘beach comber or loungers’ dream. Siesta, Longboat, Lido and Casey Keys and seven other island (Keys) offer many venues for fine dining and wining. Over four million visitors annually, testifies to the magical attractions that lure tourists, corporate meetings and weddings & functions to the ambiance of ocean, pristine beaches and sumptuous hotel and resort locations, and within the County, more than one thousand golf tees to choose from.

In October alone are more than a dozen Festivals to celebrate; Pumpkin, Latino, Hungarian foods and music of Jazz, Blues and for kids and parents the enjoyable Halloween, haunted House and Shark-fest. The Cultural Fests offer Arts and Crafts, Oceanic Evening, Ballet and Opera and Waterfront Pub Crawl to cruise the ‘Watering Holes’ in style.

Not for nothing has Sarasota been named “The best small city in the USA”.