Sarasota Classic Car Museum is the second-oldest car museum in the nation. It is conveniently locatated across from the Ringling Museum and near the Sarasota/Bradenton airport. From classic cars to muscle cars, this museum houses vehicles of the rich and famous as well as ones that were found and refurbished. It's fun for the whole car-enthusiast family.
Sarasota United Soccer League offers youngsters a place to get in their kicks, literally. The expansive facility has wide open space for the players to run around during practice and games. Several teams of various ages take their stab at the pitch hoping to be the newest homegrown talent on a U.S. World Cup roster one day.
Sarasota Garden Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the Sarasota region. With more than 200 members, the organization maintains the vast gardens around its clubhouse and offers educational programs to the community on topics ranging from landscaping to basic lessons in ecology. Most meetings are held from September through May, with a yearly welcome-back potluck scheduled in October.
ReFlex Arts Dance & Yoga offers many different styles of dance classes. Ranging from age three to adult, the studio offers classes for every age and skill level, including yoga classes. ReFlex Arts Dance & Yoga offers classes for hip-hop, ballet, modern, urban ballet, boy’s classes, Zumba and much more. ReFlex Arts Dance & Yoga believes that commitment and attitude are necessary to develop into an artist.
The Ballroom of Sarasota offers an opportunity to learn ballroom from some of the world's top performers. All of its dance teachers are certified by the National Dance Council of America. It offers lessons for weddings and other special events. It also offers 2,400 square feet of floating wood floors that can be rented for special occasions.
Village Green Golf Club is located just two blocks west of Beneva Road between Webber Street and Bee Ridge Road. This ia an executive, 18- hole, par-58 golf course with a clubhouse and pro shop. Rates are available for 9-hole and 18-hole games, and there are golf carts for rent. The clubhouse has daily luncheons and a full bar. The general public is welcome and it offers memberships. Call for tee times.
Longwood Athletic Club is a premier tennis facility with 18 courts that are lighted at night and made of a variety of surfaces (12 har-tru, two red clay, and four hard courts). Adult and children's programs are available with qualified tennis instructors. In addition to private lessons, adults may participate in Morning Play and Morning Clinics and Playing Under The Lights or join one of the many competitive leagues. Longwood Athletic Club also boasts a serious 2,500-square-foot fitness center with free weights and workout and cardio machines. Families enjoy the pool, play area and picnic lawn. This busy and active athletic club is nestled in a quiet residential community off University Parkway.
Cirrus Aviation is located in the Dolphin Aviation facility at the Sarasota/Bradenton airport. It specializes in flight training for pleasure or for career opportunities.
The Sarasota County Fairgrounds is a an event venue that hosts weddings, concerts, conventions, festivals (including the the Sarasota Medieval Festival) and the annual Sarasota County Fair. There are numerous buildings on site, with covered seating for 50 - 4000 people.
The Sarasota County Fairgrounds is also the site of Robarts Arena, which hosts sporting events such as boxing, martial arts, gymnastics, rodeo and indoor football.
Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club enjoy the the facility's upscale dining room, boat docks, tennis court, fitness center and ballroom, as well as social events, such as parties and bridge games which organized by the club. There is a 60-day trial period for persons interested in joining, but membership to this exclusive club must be approved by a board.
Nurture your skin with custom facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and photo-rejuvenation. Jenny has been a registered aesthetician since 1992. She also offers lash and brow tinting, waxing and Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup in her downtown Sarasota office. Pamper yourself or a loved one; gift certificates are available.
Snap Fitness is a gym that is a part of a franchise chain that prides itself on being convenient and affordable. It was opened at this location in May of 2010. It is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, providing the flexibility that is needed with modern-day fast-paced schedules. There are plenty of workout options to choose from at this spacious facility.
I Kayak offers a variety of services so individuals can enjoy the waters of Sarasota Bay. This includes kayak rental, instruction and guided tours featuring dolphins, sunsets or bird watching in the serene Sarasota mangrove tunnels. The CPR and first aid certified instructors also provide paddle boarding lessons.
The Allegro Academy of Music, Etiquette and Dance offers music lessons, dance classes and etiquette instruction to students of all ages, skill levels and physical abilities or limitations. Children from ages four and up are highly welcomed. According to the owner, "childhood is the most important period to begin instruction. Music and art help children to develop their creative side. Etiquette is also important because manners are for life." Allegro Academy of Music, Etiquette and Dance offers lessons for any type of musical instrument. Seniors are also welcome, regardless of age or disabilities.
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf is a miniature golf course located on Tamiami Trail, just north of Myrtle Street. This is one of five Smugglers Cove Golf sites, which feature waterfalls and various levels for 18-hole courses, and also offer customers a chance to feed live alligators while golfing. Go to the Smugglers Cove website before you go for special deals: it offers one round for as low as $8.99, and has other coupons, as well. This is a fun place for a date or a family outing.
The Meadows Country Club has golf course, tennis courts and a racquet center. It's full-service and membership options can be seasonal or annual. Beautifully decorated and landscaped, for those that love the outdoors, the area has plenty of walking and biking trails. Members can also enjoy the 5,000 square foot new gym and Olympic-size swimming pool. There are shops and a restaurant on the premises.