Wedding Guide

SAY “I DO” T O A SARASOTA COUNTY WEDDING

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CONTENTS ongratulations! Planning a wedding is an exciting time and you have a lot of decisions to make. Visit Sarasota County is here to help you along the way as you prepare for your special day. ♥  Say Yes to Sarasota Weddings...... 2 What is your wedding dream? Imagine white drapery and Spanish moss hanging from magnificent oak trees, with sunlight seeping through the ♥  Getting Here...... 3 endless branches — surrounded by gardens of pinkish-white roses. Or how about your toes crinkled in the sand, a fresh sea breeze lightly ♥  Licensed to Wed in Sarasota County...... 4 brushes by and the sun sets on a magical ceremony. Maybe it’s a historic church with big, red doors that open wide to the city where friends and ♥  How Visit Sarasota County Can Help...... 6 family await, cheering you and your meant-to-be.

Every celebration should be worthy of the couple. In Sarasota County, ♥ Accommodations...... 7 that could be a simple, barefoot beach ceremony, a fantastical “I do” at historic mansions, a waterfront kayak matrimony or a fruit grove nuptial or ♥  Distinctive Venues...... 14 center stage at a theater with the show all about you. There’s something special to match the occasion, for whatever way the bride and groom ♥  Catering...... 24 might choose to celebrate. ♥  Wedding Essentials...... 27 Use our Visit Sarasota County wedding guide as a tool to plan your wedding your way. The following content includes venues, hotels, wedding services and much more. When you are ready, our team is here to help ♥  Important Notes, Thoughts & To Do’s...... 34 assist you in finding the venue and vendors to fit your budget, hotel room blocks for your guests and wedding party and visitor information for your guests, making the entire event the perfect expression of the love

between you and your partner. FRONT COVER PHOTO: MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS

PHOTO CREDIT: ACQUELYN MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY SAY YES TO SARASOTA WEDDINGS GETTING HERE

hite-washed shores featuring turquoise waters and entrally located on the Gulf Coast of , Sarasota County is blue skies, green canopies of tall palm trees, magnificent serviced by Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and located off live oak and coastal mangroves. Best of all, stunning sunsets Interstate 75 (I-75). It is easily accessible whether you are driving or flying. over a calm Gulf Coast. Sarasota County is the perfect recipe for a destination wedding. Driving distances & times from nearby Florida destinations:

Featuring 35 miles of coastline, 8+ vibrant shopping and dining districts, › Tampa ...... 60 miles via I-75 South, 1 hour outstanding waterfront resorts and cozy private rental homes, easy access › Fort Myers...... 75 miles via I-75 North, 1.5 hours to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, and a small-town charm › Orlando...... 131 miles via I-4 West & I-75 South, 2 hours metropolitans dream of, there’s nothing Sarasota County can’t accommodate. › Miami...... 230 miles via I-75 North, 3 hours › Jacksonville ...... 252 miles via I-75 South, 4 hours Known for its great beaches as well as its amazing arts and culture, you › Tallahassee ...... 329 miles via I-10 and I-75 South, 5 hours can let your personalities shine through with a wedding venue as unique as the two of you. Say “I Do” on award winning beaches, host an elegant Airport information: soiree surrounded by replicas of ancient statuary at the Ringling Museum, Sarasota-Bradenton Airport (SRQ) Major access roads: or choose an all-natural ceremony in the lush wild splendor of Myakka River › Interstate I-75 (North-South) › 5 miles from downtown Sarasota State Park. › US Highway 41 (North-South) › NON-STOP DESTINATIONS *Updated December 2019 Whether you’re beginning a new life together or renewing your vows, you’ll › Air Canada: Toronto, CA (YYZ) discover that Sarasota County provides the perfect backdrop for your › Allegiant Air: Allenton, PA (ABE); Asheville, NC (AVL); Baltimore, MD (BWI); Cincinnati, OH (CVG); wedding or honeymoon love story. The staff at Visit Sarasota County is Cleveland, OH (CLE); Columbus, OH (LCK); Des Moines, IA (DSM); Flint, MI (FNT); Fort Wayne, IN here to make your once-in-a-lifetime event a memory to last a lifetime! (FWA) Grand Rapids, MI (GRR); Harrisburg, PA (MDT); Indianapolis, IN (IND); Knoxville, TN (TYS); Louisville, KY ( SDF); Nashville, TN (BNA); Pittsburgh, PA (PIT); Richmond, VA (RIC); Rockford,. IL (RFD); South Bend, IN (SBN); St. Louis, MO (BLV); Syracuse, NY (SYR) Sarasota, FL was named the No. 1 best › American Airlines: Charlotte, NC (CLT); Chicago, IL (ORD); Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (DFW); Philadelphia, PA (PHL); Washington, D.C. (DCA) affordable honeymoon spot in the U.S. › Elite Airways: Traverse City, MI (TVC); Portland, ME (PWM) in Livability’s 2019 rankings. ” › Frontier Airlines: Cincinnati, OH (CVG); Cleveland, OH (CLE); Philadelphia, PA (PHL); Trenton, NJ (TTN) › Delta: Atanta, GA (ATL); Boston, MA (BOS); Detroit, MI (DTW); Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN (MSP); New York, NY (LGA) › JetBlue: Boston, MA (BOS); New York, NY (JFK) › United Airlines: Chicago, IL (ORD); Denver, CO (DEN); Newark, NJ (EWR); Dulles, VA (IAD) Thank you for your interest in Sarasota County as the setting for your special day! Additional Airports

› St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) 45 miles north, 1 hour Contact us for more details on a Sarasota Wedding at 941-955-0991 or visit us at WeddingsSarasota.com › Tampa International Airport (TPA) 55 miles north, 1 hour › Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) 60 miles south, 1 hour › Southwest FL International Airport (RSW) 90 miles south, 1.5 hours

2 WeddingsSarasota.com Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Wedding Guide 3 ♥ Bring Driver License, Passport or ♥ The executed license must be returned LICENSED state-issued Identification card. Proof within 10 days to the county in which it was TO WED IN of marriage end date is required for issued. You will receive a certified copy of SARASOTA COUNTY previously married applicant(s). the marriage certificate needed for proof of marriage for name change or legal purposes. ♥ Both applicants must be 18 years of age to apply without parental consent. ♥ Marriage licenses recorded in Sarasota County can be viewed on SarasotaClerk. › If either applicant is under 18 years com/Official records. You may print of age, but at least 16 years, a birth uncertified copies for free from your certificate and proof of identification own computer. Certified copies can is required a well as a notarized written be obtained from the Clerk’s Public consent of the parents or guardian. Records Department. If your marriage Consent forms are available at the license was issued in another county Clerk’s office. or state, you must search the records in

› Applicants under 16 years of age must that county or state. obtain a determination from a County ♥ The State of Florida is one of three states Court judge. that authorize Notaries Public to officiate PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAT PENNENGA ♥ A blood test is not required; Witnesses at weddings. are not required. ♥ If you choose to be married at the Courthouse, ♥ Marriage License fee is $86 in the State an additional $30 fee is required. of Florida. The application fee will be › Ceremonies are performed by a Deputy reduced by $25 if a valid certificate of Clerk at the Historic Courtroom of the completion from a premarital course 1920’s Historic Courthouse in downtown conducted by a registered course Sarasota, Florida or by the fountain at provider is furnished. the R.L. Anderson Administration Center ♥ Sarasota County welcomes and ♥ Marriage licenses for non-Florida in Venice, Florida. Ceremonies are n order recognizes marriages of all couples. residents are valid day of purchase. performed Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to ensure Florida residents are valid three days to 4 p.m.. No appointment is necessary. your wedding ♥ To obtain a marriage license, apply in after purchase. If 1 or both applicants goes off person or at self-service kiosks at ♥ Permits through Sarasota County Parks voluntarily complete the State of without a hitch, the Clerk of Court. There are two & Rec are strongly recommended for Florida-approved premarital provider here is important locations to serve you: 2000 Main St, beachside weddings. This ensures course, the state waves the typical information for Sarasota or 4000 S Tamiami Trl, the space you want for your special three-day waiting period. before and after Venice. Hours of operation are day. Siesta Beach weekend permit your wedding day. Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – ♥ Marriage license is valid for sixty days fee: $75/hour (2 hr. minimum); Other 5 p.m. Fees apply. For more information visit: from the application date and is valid in beach permits: $40/hour (no minimum). SarasotaClerk.com/records, 941-861-7400 any county in the State of Florida. Purchase at 941-861-9930

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HOW VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY CAN HELP Embassy Suites Sarasota 202 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34236 isit Sarasota County looks forward 941-256-0190 | ESSarasota.EmbassySuitesByHilton.com to making your wedding vision a reality, and we can make your planning process easier. Let us help you save time and effort, so you can focus on what’s truly important.

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Securing accommodation Recommending the Providing welcome room blocks for you experts. Whether you bags and destination and your guests. live in the area or are information for your From a range of private having a destination wedding guests. Your homes sleeping up to wedding, let us make guests will want 25 people, to urban recommendations on to make the most downtown hotels, anything you need out of their time in to beachside luxury for your big day. Sarasota County. resorts, our selection of Flowers? Invitations? Upon request, VSC will accommodations will Transportation? provide your visiting please every preference. Photographers? Planners? guests with local maps Tell us your specific needs, Check, check, check and guides, attraction and reality we will contact and check! We have information and the appropriate properties the connections to the coupons for some 180 Guest Rooms to check room rates and reputable and reliable of the most popular ♥ 9th floor dedicated to events availability to save you time. vendors you need. things to do. 180 Suites ♥ Premium waterfront view

Event Capacity 10-200 ♥ Up to 150 people with banquet seating

We are here to answer any questions that you may have. Contact us at 941-955-0991 or visit WeddingsSarasota.com

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Hyatt Regency Sarasota The Westin Sarasota 1000 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236 100 Marina View Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236 941-953-1234 | Sarasota.Hyatt.com 941-217-4777 | WestinSarasota.com

294 Guest Rooms 240 Guest Rooms ♥ Over 20,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space ♥ Ballroom with 18 ft. ceilings and chandeliers 12 Suites including an outdoor wedding terrace 15 Suites ♥ Rooftop pool and bar with panoramic views ♥ Lagoon style, free-form pool with zero-depth entry Event Capacity 20-750 Event Capacity 10-350 ♥ Balcony suites with bay views ♥ Private balcony suites overlooking the city, marina ♥ Relaxing, full service spa and salon or

♥ Waterfront dining at Currents Restaurant and Bar

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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Bentley’s Boutique Hotel 1540 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Lido Key, FL 34236 1660 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229 941-388-2181 | SandcastleLidoBeach.com 941-966-2121 | BeachWeddingsSarasota.com

177 Guest Rooms 141 Guest Rooms ♥ Private white sand Lido Key beach ♥ Three separate properties’ accommodations to 5 Suites 5 Suites choose from including Bentley’s Boutique Hotel ♥ First class resort and event planning and sister properties The Virage Hotel and Visit Event Capacity 35-180 ♥ Variety of indoor and outdoor venue options Event Capacity 100 on the Beach Hotel

♥ Customizable packages and menus ♥ Private beachfront on Casey Key ♥ Dining room with private outdoor patio

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Event Event Name Phone/Web Capacity Name Phone/Web Capacity

Aloft Sarasota 941-870-0900 40-80 Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport 941-554-5800 Hotel 1401 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236 AloftSarasota.com 950 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34234 SarasotaBradenton.Place.Hyatt.com Rooms Only

941-748-3100 Art Ovation Hotel 941-316-0808 Hyatt Place Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch* 450 Hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/florida/hy- 1255 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 ArtOvationHotel.com 6021 Exchange Way, Bradenton, FL 34202 75 att-place- sarasota-lakewood-ranch/srqzl Captiva Beach Resort on Siesta Key 941-349-4131 Hotel LaQuinta Inn & Suites 941-342-8778 6772 Sarasea Cir, Sarasota, FL 34242 CaptivaBeachResort.com Rooms Only 5931 Commercial Way, Sarasota, FL 34232 LQ.com 40

Carlisle Inn 941-296-1343 La Quinta Inn & Suites Sarasota Downtown 941-366-5128 3727 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34232 CarlisleInn.com 500 Hotel 1803 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34234 LaQuintaSarasota.com Rooms Only

Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Riverfront* 941-747-3727 Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy* 941-245-1900 100 Riverfront Dr W, Bradenton, FL 34205 Marriott.com/SRQBD 250 5450 Bollettieri Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34210 IMGLegacyHotel.com 500

Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton Airport 941-355-3337 40 Residence Inn Sarasota Bradenton 941-358-1468 Hotel 850 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34234 Marriott.com/SRQCY 1040 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34234 Marriott.com/SRQRI Rooms Only

Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota 941-360-2626 The Ritz Carlton, Sarasota 941-309-2000 University Park/Lakewood Ranch* 600 Marriott.com/SRQBT 80 1111 Ritz-Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236 RitzCarlton.com/Sarasota 8305 Tourist Ctr Dr, University Park, FL 34201

941-782-4400 Siesta Key Beach Resort & Suites 941-349-3211 EVEN Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch* IHG.com/evenhotels/hotels/us/en/ 5311 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key, FL 34242 SiestaKeyBeachResortAndSpa.com Rooms Only 6231 Lake Osprey Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240 45-90 sarasota/ srqlo/hoteldetail Siesta Key Luxury Rental Properties 941-349-1125 Fairfield Inn and Suites 941-488-4343 Hotel 140 Columbus Blvd, Siesta Key, FL 34242 SiestaKeyLuxuryRentalProperties.com Rooms Only 2935 Executive Dr, Venice, FL 34292 Marriott.com/SRQCY Rooms Only Sleep Inn/MainStay Suites, Sarasota 941-500-4700 Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/University Park* 941-355-8619 5965 Brookhill Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232 SarasotaSleepInnMainStay.com Rooms Only 8565 Cooper Creek Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34201 HamptonSarasota.com 40 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sarasota 941-358-3385 50 Hampton Inn & Suites Bayside Venice 941-488-5900 Hotel 1020 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34234 Marriott.com/SRQSH 881 Venetia Bay Blvd, Venice, FL 34292 HamptonInnVenice.com Rooms Only Zota Beach Resort* 941-282-2451 170-300 Hampton Inn Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge 941-371-1900 4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228 ZotaBeachResort.com 5995 Cattleridge Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232 HamptonInnSarasota.com 80 *outside of Sarasota County Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport* 941-522-1100 100

8270 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34243 HiltonGardenInnSarasota.com PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAT PENNENGA

941-755-0055 Holiday Inn Express East Lakewood Ranch* IHG.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ Hotel 5464 Lena Rd, Bradenton, FL 34211 lakewood-ranch/srqbe/hoteldetail Rooms Only

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Sarasota East 941-925-0631 Hotel 5730 Gantt Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 IHG.com/holidayinnexpress/sarasotaeast Rooms Only

Holiday Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport* 941-355-9000 8009 15th St E, Sarasota, FL 34243 SarasotaBradentonHotel.com 100

Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota 941-365-7300 Hotel 3470 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237 Sarasota.HomewoodSuites.com Rooms Only

Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch 941-309-3904 305 N Cattleman Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 HomewoodSarasota.com 75

Hotel Indigo 941-487-3800 Hotel 1223 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236 HotelIndigoSarasota.com Rooms Only

*outside of Sarasota County

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Historic Spanish Point Marina Jack Restaurant and Cruises 337 N Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236 941-966-5214 | HistoricSpanishPoint.org 941-365-4232 | MarinaJacks.com

Capacity 150 Capacity 160

♥ Lush 30-acre outdoor ♥ Private waterfront event museum with an ancient room for up to 160 guests history dating back ♥ Spectacular views of 5,000 years Sarasota Bay ♥ Multiple venue locations ♥ Marina Jack II, luxury ranging from a breathtaking cruising vessel, docked on bayfront cottage to a site for up to 149 guests in quaint chapel climate-controlled comfort ♥ Accommodates ♥ Award-winning wine list intimate ceremonies and exceptional menu and elegant soirees

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Michael’s On East 900 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 1212 East Ave S, Sarasota, FL 34239 941-366-5731 | Selby.org 941-366-0007 | BestFood.com

Capacity 10-1000 Capacity 1000 ♥ Myriad of on-site and off-site ♥ Combines historical charm venues to accommodate and natural elegance groups up to 1,000 guests ♥ ♥ One-of-a-kind oasis Wine cellar and tasting landscaped with native foliage room hosting more than 1,000 International estate- ♥ Ideal for intimate gatherings bottled wines and extravagant affairs ♥ Timeless ballroom and atrium ♥ Exclusive caterer, Michael’s in addition to a restaurant on East, for all events private dining room

♥ Award-winning caterer

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Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens Finish Tower at Nathan Benderson Park 900 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235 941-366-0007 x238 | BestFood.com/catering/offsite-venues 941-358-7275 | NathanBendersonPark.org

Capacity 250 Capacity 300-500

♥ Perfect for indoor or outdoor ♥ Premier indoor waterfront events ballroom ♥ Located conveniently off ♥ Unparalleled sunset views Interstate 75

♥ Outdoor balcony overlooks ♥ Lakefront location with a Bay Lawn spacious open-air deck

♥ Access to Selby Gardens ♥ Steps away from area hotels grounds after hours

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Sarasota Garden Club 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 1131 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236 941-388-4441 | Mote.org/venues 941-955-0875 | SarasotaGardenClub.org

Capacity 150

Capacity 400 ♥ Mid-century modern, tropical picturesque setting

♥ 1.5 acres of manicured ♥ Breathtaking waterfront views grounds with exotic ♥ Private aquarium access blossoms and mature trees

♥ Unique atmosphere with ♥ Minutes from downtown tropical Florida-feel Sarasota and Sarasota Bayfront ♥ Multiple spaces to choose from ♥ Suitable for all events including proposals, showers, rehearsals, receptions and wedding ceremonies

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The Pavilion at Mixon Farms* 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208 941-748-5829 x280 | ThePavilionatMixonFarms.com

Capacity 250+

♥ Weather-proof pavilion with roll down windows and twinkle lights

♥ Covered gazebo on one of Florida’s largest koi ponds

♥ Grounds contain lighted fountain, waterfall and two viewing docks

♥ On-site lodging, Farmhouse Inn, ideal for rehearsal dinners

*outside of Sarasota County

University Park Country Club 7671 The Park Blvd, University Park, FL 34201 941-355-3888 | UniversityPark-FL.com

Capacity 150-200

♥ Nestled in private enclave of luxury homes

♥ Award-winning style, creative culinary creations and impeccable service

♥ Lakeside venue and golf course views

♥ Indoor and outdoor ceremonies available

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The Bijou Café Element: Modern Mediterranean Grill 1287 First St, Sarasota, FL 34236 1413 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-8111 | BijouCafe.net 941-724-8585 | ElementSRQ.com

Capacity 25-74+ Capacity 30-40

♥ World class food from award- ♥ An award-winning winning Chef Nils Tarantik restaurant in the heart of Sarasota’s arts and culture ♥ Private dining room or full district since 1986. buy out available

♥ Two private dining rooms ♥ Beautiful bar and patio space

♥ Courtyard for cocktails ♥ Complimentary covered and passed hors d’ oeuvres valet parking

The Chart House Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228 200 Siesta Dr, Sarasota, FL 34239 941-383-5593 | Chart-House.com/locations/longboat-key 941-358-9463 | FlemingsSteakHouse.com

Capacity 70

Capacity 285 ♥ Four sophisticated and chic private dining rooms ♥ Waterfront dining ♥ Dine from a la carte menu ♥ Fresh seafood, succulent or preset menus steaks and impeccable service ♥ Award-winning wine list

♥ Unique dining atmosphere ♥ Short drive from Siesta Key is the perfect setting for Beach, downtown Sarasota any occasion and The Ringling Museum

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Event Event Name Phone/Web Capacity Name Phone/Web Capacity

Bay Preserve at Osprey 941-918-2100 285 941-328-1300 400 Palmetto Ave, Osprey, FL 34229 ConservationFoundation.com 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 SarasotaOpera.org 250

Centennial Park Gazebo 941-882-7397 Varies St. Martha’s Catholic Church 941-366-4210 200 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285 VeniceGov.com 200 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 StMartha.org 650

Community Education Center 941-429-7275 145 The Ringling 941-359-5700 4940 Pan American Blvd, North Port, FL 34287 CityofNorthPort.com/rental 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 Ringling.org 800

Crocker Memorial Church 941-364-9076 100 TPC Prestancia Golf & Social Club 941-922-2800 x4 1260 12th St, Sarasota, FL 34236 Hsosc.com/weddings 4409 Tournament Players Club Dr, Sarasota, FL 34238 TPCPrestancia.com 150

Ed Smith Stadium 941-893-6301 Varies Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 941-955-7676 2700 12th St, Sarasota, FL 34237 Orioles.com/Sarasota 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236 VanWezel.org 350

Englewood Event Center 941-270-3324 366 Venice Community Center 941-861-1380 3069 S McCall Rd, Englewood, FL 34224 EnglewoodEventCenter.com 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285 SCGov.net/parks 800

Garden of Five Senses 941-429-7275 Varies West Blalock Park 941-882-7397 4299 Pan American Blvd, North Port, FL 34286 CityofNorthPort.com/rental 200 Turin St, Venice, FL 34285 VeniceGov.com Varies

Green Street Church 941-740-4510 416 West Green St, Englewood, FL 34223 LemonBayHistory.com 100

Maxine Barritt Park 941-861-7275 1800 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285 SCGov.net/parks 150

Morgan Family Center at Butler Park 941-429-7275 6207 West Price Blvd, North Port, FL 34291 CityofNorthPort.com/rental 100

941-361-6511 Myakka River State Park FloridaStateParks.org/Parks-and-Trails/ 13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241 Varies Myakka-River-State-Park

Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park 941-861-5000 6968 Reisterstown Rd, North Port, FL 34291 CityofNorthPort.com/rental Varies

941-483-5956 Oscar Scherer State Park FloridaStateParks.org/Parks-and-Trails/Os- 1843 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229 50 car-Scherer-State-Park

941-861-5000 PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAT PENNENGA Phillippi Estate Park and Edson Keith Mansion SCGov.net/government/parks-recreation- 5500 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34231 and-natural-resources/find-a-park/ 300 specialty-parks/phillippi-estate-park

Sage SRQ 941-445-5660 1216 First St, Sarasota, FL 34236 SageSRQ.com 150

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium 941-954-4165 801 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236 SRQAuditorium.com 1200

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Name Phone/Web Cuisine

941-866-6142 3 Pepper Burrito Mexican Der Dutchman Catering 3PepperBurrito.com

3727 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34232 941-922-3797 Alpine Steakhouse Steakhouse, Meats and Deli 941-296-1343 | DHGroup.com/inns/carlisle-inn-sarasota AlpineSteak.com

941-359-4816 Apollonia Mediterranean Grill ApolloniaGrill.com Mediterranean ♥ On-site space at Carlisle Inn 941-365-1020 Bevardi’s Salute! accommodates up to 500 guests SaluteSarasota.com Italian

♥ Amish kitchen home-style cooking 941-256-3565 Boca Kitchen Bar Fresh. Local. Sustainable. BocaSarasota.com Seafood ♥ Full bakery including custom cakes, 941-993-1435 pies, breads, cookies, cupcakes, Brick’s Smoked Meats BricksSmokedMeats.com FL-influenced Texas BBQ pastries and more 941-702-9102 Brio Tuscan Grille BrioItalian.com Italian

941-906-9575 (Main Street) C’est la Vie 941-355-2323 (University Park) French Mattison’s Catering Company CestlavieSarasota.com 941-922-7999 Café Barbosso Italian 7275 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231 CafeBarbosso.com 941-921-3400 | Mattisons.com 941-484-1855 Café Venice Restaurant & Wine Bar CafeVeniceRestaurantAndBar.com Upscale, Gourmet

♥ Full-service catering 941-388-3300 Cha Cha Coconuts Chacha-Coconuts.com Casual Caribbean ♥ Professional and experienced staff 941-312-4001 Duval’s Fresh Local Seafood Seafood ♥ Globally inspired and locally DuvalsFreshLocalSeafood.com

sourced cuisine 941-412-4334 Evergreen Café CafeEvergreen.net Fresh, Local, Healthy ♥ Approved caterer at premier venues 941-383-0777 Harry’s Continental Kitchen Globally Inspired Coastal HarrysKitchen.com Cuisine

941-202-3684 Metz Culinary Management MetzCulinary.com Casual and Elegant

941-955-9856 Morton’s Gourmet Market Gourmet Michael’s on East Catering MortonsCatering.com 941-960-8831 1212 East Ave S, Sarasota, FL 34239 Pazzo Southside PazzoSouthside.com Italian 941-214-900 | BestFood.com/catering 941-363-1709 Peak Performance Catering ZildjianCatering.com Healthy, Local, Diet Aware

♥ Upscale, gourmet full-service catering 941-232-7646 Speaks Clam Bar SpeaksClamBar.com Italian ♥ Exclusive caterer for the area’s 941-922-2868 premier waterfront venues The Original Egg American Breakfast/Brunch/ TheOriginalEgg.com Lunch ♥ Preferred caterer at numerous historic 941-366-1618 Two Senoritas venues, museums and unique sites TwoSenoritas.com Mexican

♥ Catering menus available from 941-925-9608 Webber’s Hot Dogs American Grill Out breakfast through dinner WebbersHotDogs.com

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Write-On Sarasota Nothing Bundt Cakes 1423 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236 5354 Fruitville Rd, Unit 6, Sarasota, FL 34243 941-953-2800 | WriteOnSarasota.com 941-552-8078 | NothingBundtCakes.com

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727-592-0377 Academy Bus Transportation AcademyBus.com

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941-366-3363 Fringe Spa and Salon Spa FringeSpaSalon.com

Four Pillars Wellness Spa 941-373-3955 Spa and Yoga & Fitness Studio FourPillarsFlorida.com

941-479-6039 Gulf Beach Weddings Officiant and Planner GulfBeachWeddings.com

Gulf Coast Destination, 941-927-3737 Transportation Transportation and DMC GCDMC.com

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941-320-8847 Krack ‘N Snacks Party Favors KrackNSnacks.com

941-927-2278 Mandala Med Spa & Yoga Shala Spa MandalaMedSpa.com

813-328-8085 National Charter Bus Tampa Transportation NationalBusCharter.com/tampa-charter-bus

941-915-3232 Siesta Trolley Transportation SiestaTrolley.com

941-357-4611 Sirius Day Spa Spa LakewoodRanch.SiriusDaySpa.com

941-925.7733 SRQ Services Transportation SRQServices.com

941-922-2176 Sweet Doctors Bakery Sweet-Doctors.com

310-927-9275 Three Six and Zero Videography ThreeSixandZero.com

30 WeddingsSarasota.com Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Wedding Guide 31 WEDDING PARTY ESSENTIALS Great ideas for bachelor/bachelorette parties or for guest entertainment! ♥ Sarasota Sea Lion Preserve ♥ Fun Boat Tours with SK Marina, LLC SarasotaSeaLionPreserve.com; 941-219-3583 FunBoatTours.com; 941-349-1970 Feed, play and paint with sea lions on group tours Dolphin and Sea Life Tours, Sunset Tours and One-of-a- On Land or facility tours. kind Adventure tours on custom built 50 passenger boat. TROLLEY & WALKING TOURS ♥ ♥ ♥ Sarasota Honey Company Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary Kathleen D Sailing Catamarans BigCatHabitat.org; 941-371-6377 KathleenD.net/sarasota_siesta_key; 941-896-6400 ♥ Discover Sarasota Tours SarasotaHoney.com; 941-726-8755 Interact with exotic creatures and watch big Private and corporate charters; Full moon/moon rise DiscoverSarasotaTours.com; 941-260-9818 Learn about the benefits and duties of hives and cat demonstrations. sail, dolphin watch; Big Pass Adventure; up to 6 guests; Air-conditioned trolley offering over 8 types taste test honey during Beekeeper Experience for larger groups, more boats are available. of tours including Amish Experience, Circus City, Tours or private adult tours. INDOOR ACTIVITIES Ghost Tour and “Infamous Sarasota” Happy Hour. ♥ Paradise Yoga Sailing ADULT TOURS ♥ Key Culinary Tours ♥ White Buffalo Saloon ParadiseYogaSailingRetreats.com; 941-685-6427 Group sailing and dining packages; overnight retreats; KeyCulinaryTours.com; 941-893-4664 ♥ Siesta Key Rum TheWBSaloon.com/line-dancing; 941-927-6655 45’ charter. Custom group and specialty food tours in SiestaKeyRum.com; 941-702-8143 Line dancing lessons Thursday through Sunday nights. St. Armand’s Circle, Downtown Sarasota, Free distillery tour and samples in tasting room. ♥  Express Venice and Anna Maria Island. ♥ JDub’s Brewing Company ♥ Escape Countdown KeyWestExpress.net; 239-463-5733 Day cruise to Key West for a trip down to Mile 0. ♥ Sarasota Suncoast Tours JDubsBrewing.com; 941-955-2739 EscapeCountdown.com; 941-202-5288 SarasotaSuncoastTours.com; 941-893-4664 Craft brewery and tap room tour; if more than 10 Team building with up to 8 people per team; Variety of group walking and trolley tours people need to reserve at least 2 weeks prior. multiple teams can play. FISHING CHARTERS, KAYAKING available for special events. TOURS AND EQUIPMENT RENTALS ♥ SRQ Fun Trolley Tours ♥ The Circus Arts Conservatory ♥ Sarasota Walking Tours SRQFun.com; 941-400-4162 CircusArts.org/programs; 941-355-9335 ♥ Suntex Boat Club and Rental SarasotaWalkingTours.com; 941-400-8583 Trolley tours for guests 21 and over including Variety of circus-themed group-packages BayFrontExcursions.com; 941-349-9449 Historic Downtown Sarasota walking tours. pub crawls, comedy tours, scenic routes or and custom events to fit your group needs. Boat rentals, Waverunners, paddleboards and kayaks. custom tours. ♥ Dolphin Paddlesports SPRING TRAINING BASEBALL GAMES FITNESS ♥ Sip-N-Cycle EconomyTackle.com; 941-922-9671 ♥ Baltimore Orioles SipNCycleCruises.com; 833-747-2929 ♥ Pineapple Yoga Studio Fishing, kayak and SUP rentals and lessons. PineappleYogaStudio.net; 941-210-3739 MLB.com/orioles/spring-training; 941-444-0693 Land pedal bike accommodates 12 guests. ♥ BluWave Boat Rental LLC Group ticket blocks at with Private group fitness, cycling or yoga classes available along with pop-up events like “goat yoga”. BluWaveBoatRental.com; 813-258-9283 season starting in March. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Accommodates groups up to 11 guests & dockside ♥ Atlanta Braves ♥ Myakka Outdoors ♥ Around the Clock Fitness dining trips; multiple boats available if larger groups. MLB.com/braves/spring-training; 941-413-5000 MyakkaOutdoors.com; 941-923-0220 MyAroundTheClockFitness.com; 941-210-3247 24-hour fitness club offering free 3 day pass to ♥ Freedom Boat Club of Sarasota Group ticket blocks at CoolToday Park starting Horsebacks or horse-drawn carriages. FreedomBoatClub.com; 941-781-7363 in March of 2020. new clients and personalized fitness classes for ♥ TreeUmph! Adventure* out of town groups. Fleet of over 20 boats which now include offshore fishing as well as pleasure boats. BIKE AND ECO-BIKE TOURS TreeUmph.com/team-building; 941-322-2130 No group too large for this adventure ♥ Happy Paddler Kayak Tours & EcoVentures ♥ Sarasota Bike Tours course ideal for groups looking to connect, By Sea HappyPaddler.com; 941-773-19205 SarasotaBikeTours.com; 941-313-0613 boost confidence, enhance motivation and Top-rated adventure on Anna Maria Island and Long Group bicycle tours with kayaking option build bonds. ADULT CRUISES Boat Key offering guided tours, rentals, lessons, fishing around historic downtown, Siesta Key, Lido, ♥ and SUP yoga. Ringling and more. Around the Bend Nature Tours ♥ Sip-N-Cycle Cruises AroundBend.com; 941-794-8773 SipNCycleCruises.com; 833-747-2929 ♥ Key Sailing ♥ PopCycles Duette wagon nature tour; Dip net tour in local Cycleboat, a 31-foot-long catamaran, SiestaKeySailing.com; 941-346-7245 SarasotaPopCycles.com/rentals; 941-253-5404 estuaries; Birding tours; Native American history accommodates 10 peddlers and 6 riders. Group charter or private charter for max of Regular bicycle rental located 2 miles from tour; Family-focused. 12 guests. Legacy Trail and 5 miles from Siesta Key. ♥ Cruisin’ Tikis Sarasota ♥ Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water-Ski Show CruisinTikisSarasota.com; 941-253-5404 ♥ Son of a Fish Charter ♥ Endless Summer Eco Tours and Rentals SkiARees.com; 941-388-1666 Charters with max 6 people per tiki boat; for BayWalker1.com; 941-232-4977 EndlessSummerSRQ.com; 941-539-1741 Free Sunday shows during season, which runs larger groups, you may rent additional tikis and Backcountry and near-shore fishing guide; Electric bike rental and group tours with from February until May. cruise together. accommodates up to 4 anglers. free delivery and pickup to your hotel. ANIMAL ACTIVITIES OCEAN EXCURSIONS AND CRUISES ♥ Ultimate Kayak SRQ FARM TOURS UltimateKayakSRQ.com; 941-720-8807 ♥ Epic Equine Experiences ♥ LeBarge Tropical Cruises Kayaking and paddle board rentals and tours ♥ Dakin Dairy Farm* EpicEquineExperiences.com; 941-705-3884 LeBargeTropicalCruises.com; 941-366-6116 throughout the Sarasota area. DakinDairyFarms.com; 941-322-2802 Combination group trail riding, kayaking, All cruises feature full bar and light food; Group farm tour opportunities to learn about the farm to swamp buggy experiences to service groups cruises include dolphin and ♥ Bay and Gulf Adventures table experience, the milking process andtaste testing up to 30 people. watch, sightseeing, tropical sunset cruises SarasotaKayaking.com; 941-349-9449 and private charters. Sarasota kayaking tours and rentals. *outside of Sarasota County ♥ Sail Venice RIVER EXCURSIONS SailVenice.com; 941-554-2190 ♥ Kayaking SRQ: Let Kayaking SRQ guide your wedding party or bachelor/ Sunset sail out of Crows Nest Marina in Venice, for up Peace River Charters to 6 guests, with complimentary adult beverages and PeaceRiverCharters.com; 863-444-0693 bachelorette group out of the water for a memorable activity. Experience light snacks provided. Airboat tours, Swamp buggy rides, horseback rides, charter fishing, canoe rentals. the serenity of Florida’s top-rated kayak park and Sarasota’s hidden gem, ♥ Sarasota Bay Explorers ♥ the mangrove tunnels, while searching for wildlife. From seaside birds to SarasotaBayExplorers.com; 941-388-4200 NSPC Myakka Sea Life Encounter Cruise, Guided Kayak Tours, MyakkaOutdoors.com; 941-923-0220 to dolphins, each trip will provide a different experience. Let us Nature Safari, private charters aboard the Miss Offers group tours in Myakka State Park via river boats seating 100 or backcountry swamp buggies. show you our home, backyard and passion for more than 40 years! Explorer and sunset cruises.

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