Perfectly Located close to local attractions:
Conveniently located, this property is located in University Place, mix the simple pleasures of home and community with an engaging list of exclusive amenities for residents to enjoy (tennis courts, heated pools, fitness room, golf courses,etc). Here, you can set your own pace -play hard or relax in style- in a very special place where neighbors are friends, and all the adventure you could wish for is right around the corner.This well established community is within minutes from restaurants and shopping. The beautiful beaches of Siesta Key and Longboat Key are approx.15 minutes away. From Sarasota harbour you can enjoy deep sea fishing trips or sightseeing cruises around the area. If you like small boutique shopping St.Armands Circle is the place to go or if you prefer a bargain the Sarasota Outlet Mall is nearby. Other places of interest are Jungle Gardens, Ringling Museum & Mansion, The Opera House, The Van Wazel Performing Art Center and more.
Beautiful Beaches - Siesta Key & Lido Beach:
Lido Beach and LBK about 15/20 min. Siesta Key Beach – less than 30 min Sarasota has miles of white-sandy beaches and blue sparkling waters on Florida's Gulf Coast with breathtaking sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico. There are many activities and lots of attractions, along with the fine dining, shopping, with a wide range of water sports, state parks, hiking, fishing, birding and biking. Nearby beaches include the White powdery sands of Siesta Key, Lido Key beach, and trendy places on St. Armands circle and Longboat Key. SARASOTA Bicycle, Walking Trails, Birding, hiking Boating, Jet skiing, Parasailing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling Fine Dining & Dinner cruises, tours Fishing & Golf courses Horseback riding & Polo Jungle Gardens & mini golf Lido & LBK beaches Mote Marine Aquarium Myakka State Park & Canopy trail & Oscar Schere State Park Ringling Museum Selby Gardens Siesta Key Beach St. Armands Circle Van Wezel Performing Arts Venice Beach & piers
Local Attractions in Sarasota:
Local area attractions/activities include: Mote Marine Lab - where you can visit a dolphin rehab and many other small aquariums with sharks etc.... St. Armands Circle, shopping dining and Lido Beach are very close by biking, walking, sailing, boating, kayaking, parasailing, fishing, windsurfing, sightseeing boat tours and dinner cruises off Marina Jack’s restaurant. Miniature Golf and Jungle Gardens is also nearby (less than 10 minutes away) as is Ringling Museum of Art & History, Circus Museum, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton beaches, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Osolo Theatre, Golden Apple dinner theatre, dining & shopping downtown Sarasota with a large 20 screen Theatre on Main St. There is also a Farmer’s Market, with fresh fruits/veggies each Saturday morning, downtown. There is also a new main st at Lakewood ranch, which also has, restaurants, theatre, candy shop and Ice Cream shop
Other Activities:
Polo Club 2 at Lakewood Ranch Polo Club 5 minutes away