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11/16/2017 Eight reasons to make Sarasota a Florida destination, starting with the circus | Boston Herald
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SARASOTA, Fla. — The Sunshine State has so many attractions
that it’s difficult for potential visitors to know where to start.
Should it be the beaches of the Panhandle or Miami’s South
Beach; the horse country around Ocala or the Mouse
Kingdom in Orlando; the Florida of yesterday at Captiva or
the Florida of tomorrow at Cape Canaveral?
For this reason, one might be excused for not immediately
thinking of Sarasota when planning a Florida getaway. The
city, located on the southern Gulf of Mexico, along with its
surrounding beach communities of Longboat Key and Anna
Maria Island, have a lot to recommend them. Here are eight
reasons to put the Sarasota area on your “must-see” list.
—Ringling Museum Complex — Where the Glory Days of
the Big Top Live On, Sarasota
As of this past May, the tradition of the American circus is no more; its spectacle and
glamor, however, live on at the Ringling Brothers Circus Museum. Children and adults
marvel at exhibits ranging from elaborately hand-carved calliopes to the tiny clown
car from which famed contortionist Lou Jacobs unfolded his six-foot frame.
The piece de resistance is the 3,800-square-foot Circus Miniature, painstakingly
crafted over a 60-year period by circus historian Howard Tibbels. With eight tents and
some 42,000 tiny objects – from elephants peeping out of train cars to spectators in
the seats — it depicts life in the fictional Howard Brothers Circus during the early part
of the 20th century.
The Circus Museum is just one aspect of the 66-acre former winter home of John and
Mable Ringling who spared no expense in making it a Florida showplace. Ca d’Zan, the
couple’s mansion, has been lovingly restored and is open for tours, and the pink
Renaissance-style art museum houses a collection of European paintings, with special
emphasis on works by Peter Paul Rubens.
The grounds and gardens are equally spectacular and just across the way is the
acclaimed Asolo Theater, the largest repertory theater in the Southeast. It’s hard to
decide which is more impressive — the innovative performances (the one I saw, Jules
Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” had a scene-stealing squid) or the theater
itself, which was originally located outside of Venice, Italy, and was moved piece by
piece to Sarasota and recreated in all its splendor.
—Marie Selby Botanical Gardens — Where Flowers Become Art, Sarasota
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When William Selby, an executive with Texaco Oil Company, and his wife Marie built
an imposing mansion overlooking Sarasota Bay, they probably didn’t realize that the
15 acre grounds would evolve into the only botanical garden in the world focusing
solely on epiphytes, plants that get moisture and nutrients from the air.
Visitors wander through meandering tropical gardens under a canopy of trees draped
in Spanish moss. This natural habitat allows for reflection on the true essence of
Florida.
As befits a place where flora is art, the Selby hosts an annual art exhibition,
strategically interspersed among displays of orchids and bromeliads.
If you get there before July 31, you can take in Marc Chagall’s “Flowers and the French
Riviera: the Color of Dreams.” If not, you can start planning for “Warhol: Flowers and
the Factory,” opening in February, 2018.
—Oooh and aaah at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Spa, Sarasota
For those who want the ultimate pampering package in an opulent oasis, the “Day of
Indulgences” at the Ritz-Carlton is just the ticket, although admittedly something of a
pricy one. You get what you pay for, however, and here you’re paying for 16,000-
square feet of luxury and 100 treatment options.
The Relaxation Sanctuary will have you thinking you’re lounging in a Roman bath,
waiting for your attendant to pop a grape in your mouth. If you prefer your grapes in
liquid form, enjoy a flute of champagne on the outdoor terrace before lunch (included
in your package). Also included are three treatments of your choice — one of which
should be the Ritz-Carlton’s signature massage, customized to fit the individual needs
of each client.
—Upscale Chic on Longboat Key
On the barrier island of Longboat Key 12 miles of spun sugar beaches attract retirees
and visitors. If you’re the latter, join the former and stake out your spot overlooking
the turquoise Gulf or play a round of waterfront golf.
You won’t lack for places to experience fine dining on the Key. Harry’s Continental
Kitchens is the perfect brunch spot (it also has a deli for takeout); Dry Dock
Waterfront Grill is the place to go for sunset-watching and seafood platters, and if
you’re still hungry after dinner, head for Euphemia Haye Restaurant and the Haye Loft
for delectable desserts accompanied by live music.
—Casual Chic on Anna Maria Island
If you prefer bare feet and beach attire to dressy duds, you might opt for Longboat
Key’s more down-home cousin, Anna Maria Island. Here, accommodations are more
likely to be guest houses and quaint cottages than luxury resorts, and a burger at the
beach heads up the dining scene. The main street, however, is chock-a-block with art
galleries and one-of-a-kind shops such as Tide and Moon Jewelry, Bella by the Sea and
the Anna Maria Olive Oil Outpost. Funky but fabulous.
—A Moveable Feast at St. Armand’s Circle, Sarasota.
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With 150 shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants, the Circle is the best place to shop
and dine in Sarasota. It has the exclusive, “village-y” feel (although not the steep
prices) of Miami’s Bal Harbour. You won’t lack for places to indulge your appetite, but
the Circle’s most famous eatery is Columbia, a sister restaurant of the Tampa
landmark in historic Ybor City.
Although the Sarasota property doesn’t have the legendary flamenco show like in
Tampa, it does have the signature sangria, the mouthwatering paella and the
atmospheric dining room which will put you in mind of an evening in old Havana.
—Jam With the Clams at the Clam Factory, West Bradenton
Located near the fishing village of Cortez, the Clam Factory is a roadhouse in the best
sense of those establishments. Bi-valves (don’t pass up the crabby balls) and brewskis
dominate the menu; T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops are acceptable attire, and don’t
expect to have a quiet conversation with your dinner companions as the decibel level
is ear-splitting.
Save the talk for later, especially if you go on Tuesday nights when the house rocks at
the “Clam Jam.” Patrons are treated to an epic jam featuring bands such as B.C. and
the Gang, on stage the night I was there. While most of the band members looked to
be more familiar with Social Security than social media, they could rock out with the
best of them.
You can have a good time (and hear great music) at the jam for relatively few clams.
—Mi Casa es Su Casa at Casa Del Mar, Longboat Key
While Longboat Key has no lack of beachfront condo accommodations, many of them
can make a serious dent in your wallet. Even those at the less expensive end of the
scale often require a one to three month minimum stay. An exception is Casa Del Mar
that offers four and seven night rentals (www.casadelmarlbk.com).
All 102 units have two bedrooms and two baths, fully equipped kitchen, living and
dining quarters, and many of them have a large screened-in porch perfect for sipping
a glass of wine and listening to the surf. Guests enjoy flat screen TVs and free Wifi, as
well as a pool, six acres of landscaped grounds and an on-site staff.
The entire family can stay at Casa Del Mar for a rate equal to or less than that of a
single room at many of the island’s pricier hotels.
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(Patti Nickell is a Lexington-based travel and food writer. Reach her at
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©2017 Lexington Herald-Leader (Lexington, Ky.)
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