AREAS OF INTERESTS, RECREATION, ECOTOURISM, EDUCATION
Rosemary District
You will find this quaint neighborhood just minutes away from the Hotel Indigo Sarasota.
This diverse district has a fast rising collection of eclectic businesses, fine shops,
eateries, and wellness/beauty centers & spas.
Siesta Key
Visit the award winning Siesta Key where the sand is unbelievably white & soft. The
whole family can enjoy fun in the sun, swim, build sand castles and enjoy the peaceful
settings. Siesta Village is a exciting stroll where you can enjoy a wide variety of
shopping, dinning, and night life.
Longboat Key
Stretching between the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico and peaceful Sarasota Bay. The area waters
are home to manatee, dolphins, and fish, while pelicans, osprey, and a variety of
shorebirds. Tennis and golf enthusiasts will find first-class facilities here, and there
are several parks on the key to visit for a relaxing afternoon. The opportunities are
endless with activities including shelling, biking, shopping, fishing, dining, and
golfing.
Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota/Manatee County's newest master planned community offers a selection of activities
is virtually endless. Work or play in Lakewood Ranch by visiting corporate parks,
shopping, dinning, movie theater, community parks, golf, and fishing.
Downtown Sarasota
Main Street in downtown Sarasota boasts dozens of shops, restaurants and nightlife.
There are many special events throughout the year in Downtown Sarasota including live
music, art festivals, and parades. A variety of dinning experiences will offer endless
opportunity to discover new things.
Nearby Schools, Colleges and Universities:
Florida State University-College of Medicine
Ringling College of Art and Design
University of South Florida - Sarasota and Manatee Campus
IMG Academies - Bollettieri Tennis Academy - David Leadbetter Golf Academy
Eckerd College-Sarasota Center
Argosy University
New College of Florida
East West College of Natural Medicine
Keiser University
State College of Florida - Formerly Manatee Community
Sarasota County Technical Institute
Sarasota School of Massage Therapy
Nearby Recreation, Sports Facilities & Ecotourism:
Ed Smith Stadium-Cincinnati Reds Spring Training-Sarasota Reds
Florida Ever-Glides, Inc.
Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures
IMG Academies - Bollettieri Tennis Academy - David Leadbetter Golf Academy
McKechnie Field Bradenton-Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training
Sarasota YMCA
Sarasota Kennel Club Championship Greyhound Racing-Poker Room
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
Sarasota Bowling-PT Sports USBC Invitational
Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex-Ice Skating-Hockey
Myakka River State Park-Hiking-Fishing-Wildlife Conservation
Oscar Scherer State Park-Canoeing, Kayaking, Bicycling, Bird Watching
Sarasota Bayfront Park
Sarasota Payne Park-Skateboarding-Tennis Center