nationally awarded eatery housed in a historic
wooden cottage amid lush tropical greenery.
Overlook Park and Quick Point Nature
Preserve on the south end of Longboat Key are
excellent small retreats to enjoy birding and a
peaceful walk through nature. Longboat Key’s
newest park is Bayfront Park, which features
a kayak launch, playground, fishing piers and
two dog runs.
Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch is an upscale, family-oriented
community bordering the northeastern
portion of Sarasota County.
Home of the Sarasota Polo Club and
Premier Sports Campus, Lakewood Ranch
is known for its sports culture. Lakewood
Ranch hosts polo, lacrosse, field hockey, soccer
tournaments, rugby, ultimate Frisbee
and more at its world-class sports facilities.
Nearby, Sarasota’s premier rowing facility at
Nathan Benderson Park has played host to
U.S. Olympic Rowing Team trials and the 2017
World Rowing Championships, and will host the
World Rowing Masters Regatta in 2018.
Lakewood Ranch Main Street is home to
high-end shopping, fine and casual dining, boutiques,
and salons for women and men. Families
enjoy attending festivals on Main Street throughout
the year, as well as Music on Main, a free
outdoor concert and block party held on the first
Friday of every
month to benefit
local nonprofit
organizations.
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