'Beauty and the Beach':
A golfers paradise. Sarasota offers some of the finest golf, museums, art and antique galleries and a wealth of activities as well as Malls, restaurants and boutiques. The year round sunny days and tropical breezes are a welcome invitation to over 60 golf courses and 35 miles of pristine beaches. On the shoreline and on the mainland including the preserves here at Heritage Oaks bird and wildlife abounds, with a number of bird and marine sanctuaries in the area. Almost a neighbour to Heritage Oaks the Myakka River State Park, which extends over 29,000 acres offers extensive wildlife, hiking, cycling and air boat tours.
Siesta Key:
Award winning Siesta Key is one of Florida's best white Sand beaches and is just a few minutes from downtown Sarasota. Also within a short drive of Heritage Oaks are the gorgeous beaches at Nokomis and Venice.
Golf:
Heritage Oaks features a championship golf course, an elegant club house and outstanding amenities. Situated on over 600 acres the course is set among lakes and nature reserves. The dramatic fairways and well framed greens are maintained in outstanding condition year round. The course is fairly demanding from the back tees but with a choice of 5 tee boxes golfers of all standards play here. Transfer golf membership available with all rentals - See notes to rates - Walking available in the evenings. During the Summer there is a reciprocal program with approx 20 other clubs in the area many of which can be visited on payment of only a cart fee. ( No green fee.) If you wish to play golf independently there are many courses in the area where non members may play. Handicap certificates are seldom required.
Other Activities:
On-site Fitness Centre. Theatres, Museums, State Parks Close by.