Florida’s Gulf Coast

Awe-inspiring vistas and endless recreational activities can be found everywhere along the waterfront of Sarasota and her offshore keys. Exploring the mangrove-lined waterways of Sarasota’s keys in a kayak or canoe is the best way to discover the area’s marine life in its natural habitat. For trophy fishing, boating, and scuba diving, Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico are year ’round playgrounds. Enjoy beachcombing along 13 public beaches and view glorious sunsets from waterside cafes.

St. Armand’s Circle
Located on the island of Lido Key, St. Armand’s Circle is an epicurean’s delight and a shopper’s paradise noted for its lush tropical landscaping and architectural charm. Dine on intercontinental fare in a casual or formal setting in over a dozen restaurants and cafes. Shop for the latest fashions for your family and your home. Browse through art galleries, antique stores and specialty shops. You can also take advantage of the many professional services, including financial services, travel agencies and salons. Accessible by two bridges that cross Sarasota Bay, St. Armand’s Circle is a must-experience destination for people from all over the world.

Lakewood Ranch Town Center
Located just minutes away from The Concession is the Main Street of Lakewood Ranch. Lakewood Ranch  is home to two charming shopping districts that offer everyday conveniences and luxuries, including casual and upscale restaurants and its own movie cinema. A brand new medical complex includes a 120-bed hospital with emergency services and a Women’s Center, plus a 60,000-square-foot medical office building housing physicians of many specialties. Lakewood Ranch also has several churches and 11 learning institutions, both private and public, serving students from pre-school through college and is home to the Sarasota Polo Club and the Sarasota International Cricket Club. The public is invited to enjoy the matches, as well as Lakewood Ranch's numerous parks, trails and community events.

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, flying to and from The Concession by air is convenient. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport offers nonstop service to over twenty cities in North America via major airlines such as Continental, US Airways, CanJet, American and Delta.