Aug-01-2021

St. Armands Circle

434 St Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236

St. Armands Circle is almost 100 years old. Originally an island in Sarasota Bay, it was purchased in 1893 by Charles St. Amand for $21.71 for over 130 acres. Amand’s name was misspelled on the deed and was never corrected when circus magnate John Ringling purchased the island in 1917. Today, it remains St. Armands Key and is considered the “Jewel of Sarasota,” with real estate prices for homes in the six figures. Ringling, always the showman, had a flair for the dramatic. He had a vision of creating a luxury development with upscale shopping around a center circle. The island was separated from the mainland, but Ringling financed a bridge to connect Sarasota to St. Armands. He named it the “John Ringling Causeway” and was the first to drive across it in 1926.

During the day, “The Circle” is an outdoor shopping mecca, a place to meet friends for lunch, book a massage at a spa, or spend a day on the white sand on Lido Beach, just blocks away. In the evening, the lights twinkle in the trees, and it becomes a gathering place. It is the site for outdoor performances, a slow stroll with an ice cream cone, or a coveted sidewalk table at one of the legendary restaurants that make up the outer ring of the inner roundabout. The energy at St. Armands Circle is magical.

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Unconditional Surrender – Sarasota

4 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236

If you’ve ever spent any length of time in Sarasota, you’ve most likely encountered the Unconditional Surrender statue on the Sarasota Bayfront. If you have not yet come across this statue, it’s definitely worth your time and energy to make a trip to Bayfront Park. Not only will you get the opportunity to have yourself photographed in front of this unusual landmark in downtown Sarasota.

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Siesta Key Beach

948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242

Ranked the #1 Beach in the U.S. in 2020 by TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards™, you will quickly understand why when you feel the quartz-crystal powdery sand between your toes, and experience the soft waves and the abundance of sun & fun at gorgeous Siesta Beach. Thanks to the large parking area, concession stands, the free trolley to get around on the island, and nearby fun Siesta Key Village, you can plan your whole trip centered around this gorgeous Key without getting bored.

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Wigert’s Bonsai Nursery – Fort Myers

2930 South Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

The biggest bonsai nurseries in Florida. Offer full services, from plants to pots and classes. People come in from all over the state as well as throughout the U.S. when they are traveling near here. It’s just an art form that’s natural, very beautiful and relaxing

Welcome visitors daily from 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week.