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1 SARASOTA BEACHES & BEYOND MEETING AND EVENT PLANNING GUIDE SarasotaMeetings.com

2 ANNUAL EVENTS January Thunder by the Bay thunderbythebay.org Forks and Corks dineoriginal.com/ forksandcorks February Circus Arts Conservatory Winter Performance circusarts.org The Sarasota Opera Winter Festival sarasotaopera.org The Sarasota Music Half-Marathon sarasotahalf.com March Baltimore Orioles Spring Training orioles.com Sarasota County Agricultural Fair sarasotafair.com April Sarasota Film Festival sarasotafilmfestival.com Fiesta on Siesta Key Collegiate Beach Volleyball Tournament fiestaonsiestakey.com The Venice Shark s Tooth Festival sharkstoothfest.com Suncoast BBQ Bash suncoastbbqbash.com May Classic Corvettes on the Circle starmandscircleassoc.com Harvey Milk Festival harveymilkfestival.com The Venice Brew Bash venicebrewbash.com June Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week savorsarasota.org Sarasota Music Festival sarasotaorchestra.org Dakin Dairy Day Festival dakindairyfarms.com. July/Aug/Sept Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival sarasotapowerboat grandprix.org Sarasota Improv Festival floridastudiotheatre.org Englewood Pioneer Days englewoodpioneerdays.com Summer Cabaret Festival venicestage.com October The Ringling International Arts Festival ringling.org The Sarasota Pumpkin Festival sarasotapumpkin festival.com Let s Eat Englewood englewoodchamber.com November The Sarasota MOD Weekend sarasotamod.com Chalk Festival chalkfestival.org The Siesta Key Crystal Classic siestakeycrystalclassic.com December Holly Days & Mangrove Lights historicspanishpoint.org Christmas Boat Parade of Lights sarasotachristmas boatparade.com Venice Christmas Boat Parade venicechristmas boatparade.com Sarasota Polo Season sarasotapolo.com Lights in Bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Selby.org

3 CONTENTS Destination Overview...2 Top 10 Reasons to Meet in Sarasota...3 Getting Here / Airport Info / Driving Distances...4 CVB Services / Incentives...5 Full Service Hotels...7 Limited Service Hotels...18 Unique Venues...20 Additional Venues...26 Events Resources...28 Testimonials...Inside Back Cover Contact Information...Inside Back Cover

GIVE THEM A PRESENTATION TO REMEMBER. Sarasota County, located on Florida s Gulf Coast, is a boutique beach destination comprised of over 35 miles of coastline and five barrier islands.

4 GIVE THEM A PRESENTATION TO REMEMBER. Sarasota County, located on Florida s Gulf Coast, is a boutique beach destination comprised of over 35 miles of coastline and five barrier islands. A plethora of arts and entertainment options, a recent Best Food City accolade by Conde Nast Traveler (2016) and a vibrant downtown district, as well as endless waterfront views and gorgeous sunsets create the perfect recipe to turn any type of program into an unforgettable experience. Groups familiar with the coastal destination have found a special draw in its coveted combination of big city amenities and small town charm. Participants can enjoy a diverse array of activities, including kayaking through mangrove tunnels, visiting the famed Ringling Museum, and improv comedy performances at one of the many local theaters. Visitors will receive the personal attention, hospitality and comfort that is often unfound in larger cities. 2 SarasotaMeetings.com

TOP 10 REASONS TO MEET IN SARASOTA Highest concentration of Zagat-rated 4 restaurants in the state of Florida. 5Known as Florida s Cultural Coast home to more than 10 theaters and 100 art galleries.

5 TOP 10 REASONS TO MEET IN SARASOTA Highest concentration of Zagat-rated 4 restaurants in the state of Florida. 5Known as Florida s Cultural Coast home to more than 10 theaters and 100 art galleries. World-renowned beaches, including 6 Siesta Beach consistently ranked among the top beaches in America. 7Premier shopping districts including boutique-lined St. Armand s Circle, historic downtown Sarasota and upscale University Town Center Mall, to name just a few. More than 35 miles of coastline 1 provide waterfront views from our largest meetings hotels. Easy access with Sarasota-Bradenton 2 International Airport (SRQ) located just five miles from downtown. Up to $3,750 in incentives for 3 new meetings, provided by Visit Sarasota County. Golf Courses for every taste from 8 private gulf-front clubs to easily accessible public options. The Ringling Consistently ranked 9 Florida s #1 attraction, the grounds are also a sought-after unique event venue. Two state parks, Myakka River State 10 Park and Oscar Scherer State Park, offer bountiful opportunities to commune with nature. MEETINGS AT A GLANCE More than 35 hotels 600 to 22,000 sf meeting space Up to 294 rooms per hotel Offsite venues include botanical gardens, museums, historic mansions, beaches, circus arenas, dinner cruises and waterfront ballrooms Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Meetings and Event Planning Guide 3

GETTING HERE DRIVING DISTANCES Tampa:... 51 miles north Orlando:... 127 miles northeast Miami:... 211 miles southeast Jacksonville:...236 miles northeast Tallahassee:.

United, American, WestJet, JetBlue, Air Canada, Elite Airways Year Round Non-Stop Destinations: Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington DC, New York City (LGA), Key West, Toronto Seasonal Non-Stop

6 GETTING HERE DRIVING DISTANCES Tampa: miles north Orlando: miles northeast Miami: miles southeast Jacksonville: miles northeast Tallahassee: miles northwest MAJOR ACCESS ROADS: Interstate 75 (North-South) and US Highway 41 (North-South) AIRPORT INFORMATION Sarasota-Bradenton Airport (SRQ) 5 miles from downtown Sarasota Delta, United, American, WestJet, JetBlue, Air Canada, Elite Airways Year Round Non-Stop Destinations: Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington DC, New York City (LGA), Key West, Toronto Seasonal Non-Stop Destinations: Boston, Chicago, Detroit, New York City (JFK), Newark Additional Airports Tampa International Airport (TPA) - 55 miles north Southwest FL International Airport (RSW) - 90 miles south St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) - 47 miles north Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 55 miles south Tallahasee Jacksonville Orlando Tampa Miami 4 SarasotaMeetings.com

7 CVB SERVICES RFP Creation and distribution. Attendance Building personalize and mail save the date postcards. Site Visits customize itineraries and accompany you on tours. Visitor Services from welcome bags to onsite personnel. Referrals from caterers to photographers and everything in between, we have the connections. Sponsorships and Incentives see below! INCENTIVES Let us help you make your first meeting experience in Sarasota, FL even sweeter! The following incentives are open to new groups booking any time of the year. Peak Rooms Incentive Options Offsite Dining, In-Destination Transportation Offsite Dining, In-Destination Transportation, $15 Room Rebate Offsite Dining, In-Destination Transportation, $15 Room Rebate Offsite Dining, In-Destination Transportation, $15 Room Rebate Maximum Incentive Amount $625 $915 $1,250 $3,750 May not be receiving Tourist Development Tax funding from any other source. ELIGIBILITY New to Sarasota within last 5 years. Corporate, Association, Government or Non-Profit groups. Request incentive prior to contracting hotel. Must contract with Sarasota County hotel. For complete incentive guidelines, visit SarasotaMeetings.com Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Meetings and Event Planning Guide 5

8 LOCATOR MAP A B C D E F G Anna Maria Island 6 15 Longboat Key Lido Key St. Armands Circle 8 Siesta Key Bradenton Lakewood Ranch SARASOTA Table of Contents: Full Service Limited Service Offsite Venues Interstate US Highway State Road Airport 6 7 Casey Key Myakka River State Park 8 Gulf of Mexico Venice North Port NORTH Manasota Key 776 Englewood 6 SarasotaMeetings.com

FULL SERVICE HOTELS Hyatt Regency Sarasota 1000

Total Square Footage 20,000 SF 1 Location Map B3

9 FULL SERVICE HOTELS Hyatt Regency Sarasota 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL Sarasota.Hyatt.com 294 Guest Rooms 12 Suites 12 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 20,000 SF 1 Location Map B3 AMENITIES One onsite restaurant Shuttle service to Lido Beach & St. Armand s Circle Private 32-slip marina Onsite boat rentals Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Meetings and Event Planning Guide 7

The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota 1111 Ritz-Carlton

Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 26,000 SF

Spa Tennis Court Private beach club + Golf

10 The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL RitzCarlton.com/Sarasota 266 Guest Rooms 31 Suites 11 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 26,000 SF 2 Location Map C4 AMENITIES Onsite restaurant Spa Tennis Court Private beach club + Golf Club Shuttle service to St. Armand s Circle, Beach Club and Golf Club 8 SarasotaMeetings.com

11 Westin Sarasota One North Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL WestinSarasota.com OPENING Guest Rooms 15 Suites 11 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 26,000 SF 3 Location Map C4 AMENITIES Two onsite restaurants Spa Rooftop pool and lounge Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Meetings and Event Planning Guide 9

12 Lido Beach Resort 700 Ben Franklin Dr., Sarasota, FL LidoBeachResort.com 223 Guest Rooms 56 Suites 9 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 6,400 SF 4 Location Map B4 AMENITIES Three onsite restaurants Private beach access Shuttle service to St. Armand s Circle Poolside Tiki Bar 10 SarasotaMeetings.com

The Resort at Longboat Key Club 220 Sands Point

Total Square Footage 12,000 SF 5 Location Map B3

Eight onsite restaurants and lounges 20-court

13 The Resort at Longboat Key Club 220 Sands Point Road, Longboat Key, FL LongboatKeyClub.com 223 Guest Rooms 198 Suites 7 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 12,000 SF 5 Location Map B3 AMENITIES Harborside & Islandside golf courses Eight onsite restaurants and lounges 20-court Tennis Gardens Spa + Marina Private beach access Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Meetings and Event Planning Guide 11

Zota Beach Resort 4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr.

Meeting Room Total Square Footage 2,750 SF 6

dining Two onsite restaurants Zero-entry pool The

com 177 Guest Rooms 5 Suites 2 Meeting Rooms

14 Zota Beach Resort 4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL ZotaBeachResort.com OPENING Guest Rooms 30 Suites 1 Meeting Room Total Square Footage 2,750 SF 6 Location Map A3 Private beach access Gulf-front dining Two onsite restaurants Zero-entry pool The Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach 1540 Ben Franklin Dr., Sarasota, FL SandcastleLidoBeach.com 177 Guest Rooms 5 Suites 2 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 2,800 SF 7 Location Map B4 Three onsite restaurants Private beach access Two beachfront pools Poolside tiki bar 12 SarasotaMeetings.com

Courtyard Bradenton Riverfront 100 Riverfront Dr. W.

com/SRQB 153 Guest Rooms 57 Suites 4 Meeting Rooms

Riverfront location along Manatee River Walking

com 146 Guest Rooms 18 Suites 7 Meeting Rooms Total

outdoor zero entry pool & hot tub Onsite restaurant

15 Courtyard Bradenton Riverfront 100 Riverfront Dr. W., Bradenton, FL Courtyard.com/SRQB 153 Guest Rooms 57 Suites 4 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 6,000 SF 8 Location Map B1 Riverfront location along Manatee River Walking distance to downtown Bradenton Hotel Venezia 425 US 41 Bypass N., Venice, FL HotelVeneziaFL.com 146 Guest Rooms 18 Suites 7 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 10,000 SF 9 Location Map D8 Heated outdoor zero entry pool & hot tub Onsite restaurant & Poolside bar, State-of-Art Fitness Center Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Meetings and Event Planning Guide 13

Square Footage 5,700 SF 10 Location Map D7 Poolside

16 Bentley s Boutique Hotel 1660 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL BentleysSarasota.com 138 Guest Rooms 4 Suites 5 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 5,700 SF 10 Location Map D7 Poolside tiki bar and cabanas Onsite restaurant Holiday Inn Lido Beach 233 Ben Franklin Dr., Sarasota, FL LidoBeachHolidayInn.com 135 Guest Rooms 3 Suites 4 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 3,000 SF 11 Location Map B4 Beachside Lobby/Pool Bar Rooftop Restaurant Free parking & WIFI 14 SarasotaMeetings.com

Holiday Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport 8009 15th St.

com 135 Guest Rooms 14 Suites 3 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 2,000 SF 12

Winner of chain s most elite honor, the IHG Torchbearer Award Holiday Inn

com 128 Guest Rooms 4 Suites 6 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 2,570 SF 13

17 Holiday Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport th St. East, Sarasota, FL HISRQ.com 135 Guest Rooms 14 Suites 3 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 2,000 SF 12 Location Map B3 Additional reception space for 200+ available under hotel Atrium Winner of chain s most elite honor, the IHG Torchbearer Award Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch 6231 Lake Osprey Dr., Sarasota, FL HILR.com 128 Guest Rooms 4 Suites 6 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 2,570 SF 13 Location Map E3 Onsite restaurant and bar Walking distance to UTC Shoppes and Restaurants Complimentary WIFI Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Meetings and Event Planning Guide 15

Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport 8270 N.

Square Footage 1,850 SF 14 Location Map B2 Onsite

18 Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport 8270 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL HiltonGardenSarasota.com 115 Guest Rooms 10 Suites 3 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 1,850 SF 14 Location Map B2 Onsite restaurant Complimentary WIFI Ramada Sarasota Waterfront 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL RamadaSarasota.com 136 Guest Rooms 18 Suites 8 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 9,000 SF 15 Location Map B2 Marina Waterfront pool Waterfront tiki bar & restaurant Complimentary Hot Contintental Breakfast 16 SarasotaMeetings.com

19 Hotel Indigo 1223 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL HotelIndigo.com 95 Guest Rooms 12 Suites 3 Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage 1,000 SF Location Map B3 16 Onsite restaurant Downtown Location 6-time Torchbearer Property 17

20 LIMITED SERVICE HOTELS Location Map Company & Address Phone / Website/ Service Level 17 C4 Aloft Sarasota 1401 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL AloftSarasota.com 18 C4 Baymont Inn & Suites 1425 S. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL BaymontInns.com 19 C5 Best Western Plus Gateway Siesta Key 6600 S. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL BestWesternSiestaKey.com 20 D5 Comfort Suites Sarasota 5690 Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL ComfortSuitesSarsota.com 21 D1 Country Inn & Suites 5610 Manor Hill Lane, Bradenton, FL CountryInns.com/bradentonfl 22 D3 Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota Lakewood Ranch 8305 Tourist Center Dr., University Pkwy, FL Courtyard-Sarasota.com 23 B3 Courtyard Sarasota Bradenton Airport 850 University Pkwy., Sarasota, FL CourtyardSarasota.com 24 D5 Days Inn Sarasota/ Siesta Key 5774 Clark Rd., Sarasota, FL DaysInn.com/hotel/ E8 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 2935 Executive Dr., Venice, FL Marriott.com/srqvc 26 B2 Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota-Bradenton Airport 75 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL SarasotaBradentonAirportsuites.HamptonInn.com 27 D1 Hampton Inn & Suites University Park 8565 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park, FL HamptonSarasota.com 28 C4 Hampton Inn & Suites Venice 881 Venetia Bay Blvd., Venice, FL HamptonInnVenice.com 29 D4 Hampton Inn Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge 5995 Cattleridge Blvd., Sarasota, FL HamptonInnSarasota.com 30 C3 Holiday Inn Express & Suites- Sarasota East 5730 Gantt Road, Sarasota, FL Hiexpress.com/SarasotaEast 31 C5 Holiday Inn Express East Lakewood Ranch 5464 Lena Rd., Bradenton, FL hiexlakewoodranch.com 32 D4 Homewood Suites 3470 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL Sarasota.HomewoodSuites.com 33 B2 Hyatt Place Sarasota/ Bradenton Airport 950 University Pkwy., Sarasota, FL SarasotaBradenton.Place.Hyatt.com 34 D4 La Quinta 5931 Commercial Way, Sarasota, FL lq.com 35 C3 Residence Inn by Marriott 1040 University Pkwy., Sarasota, FL ResidenceInnSarasota.com 36 C3 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sarasota 1020 University Pkwy., Sarasota, FL Marriott.com/SRQSH 18 SarasotaMeetings.com

21 # of Guest Rooms # of Double / Double Rooms # Meeting Rooms Total Square Footage Largest Contiguous Space AAA Diamond Rating Breakfast Included Airport Shuttle SF 550 SF 3 No No SF 520 SF 2,5 Yes No Yes No SF 468 SF 3 Yes No SF 675 SF 3 Yes No SF 980 SF 3 No No SF 572 SF 3 No Yes SF 600 SF 2.5 Yes No Yes No ,100 SF 1,664 SF 3 Yes Yes SF 650 SF 3 Yes No SF 600 SF 3 Yes No ,200 SF 1,200 SF 3 Yes No SF 750 SF 3 Yes No SF 625 SF 3 Yes No ,360 SF 1,025 SF 3 Yes No SF 900 SF 3 Yes Yes ,200 SF 690 SF 2.5 Yes No 79 NA Yes Yes SF 600 SF 3 Yes Yes Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Meetings and Event Planning Guide 19

UNIQUE VENUES Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N.

org A true pioneer in the cultural development of Sarasota, the Van Wezel presents a broad

INDOOR SPACE Auditorium: 1,700 fixed seats with stage.

22 UNIQUE VENUES Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL VanWezel.org A true pioneer in the cultural development of Sarasota, the Van Wezel presents a broad spectrum of the world s finest performers in an iconic waterfront venue along Sarasota Bay. INDOOR SPACE Auditorium: 1,700 fixed seats with stage. Grand Foyer: 6,000 SF flexible space, connecting to Bayfront Lawn. OUTDOOR SPACE Bayfront Lawn: Provides adjacent space to Grand Foyer for 1,500 people. 20 SarasotaMeetings.com 37 Location Map C4

The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243 941-359-5700 Ringling.

The picturesque grounds include the Museum of Art, the Circus Museum, Asian Art Center and John Ringling s historic mansion, Ca d Zan.

food and drink is not permitted indoors. OUTDOOR SPACE Museum of Art Courtyard: Suitable for up to 800 people.

23 The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL Ringling.org The Ringling offers a variety of spectacular venues along Sarasota Bay. The picturesque grounds include the Museum of Art, the Circus Museum, Asian Art Center and John Ringling s historic mansion, Ca d Zan. INDOOR SPACE Exhibits including art galleries and the Circus Museum may be open for event guests to enjoy self-guided tours, however food and drink is not permitted indoors. OUTDOOR SPACE Museum of Art Courtyard: Suitable for up to 800 people. Ca d Zan Terrace and Bayfront: Suitable for up 250 people. Circus Museum, Tibbals Learning Center: Suitable for up to 80 people, museum is indoors with adjacent exterior, tented event space. 38 Location Map B2 Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Meetings and Event Planning Guide 21

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 900 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-5731 Selby.

24 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 900 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL Selby.org The Gardens provide an urban oasis that will give you and your guests the chance to relax and enjoy your occasion in a stress-free environment. The 15-acre bayfront property is located near resorts and hotels and is conveniently close to downtown shopping, dining and business facilities. INDOOR SPACE Michael s by the Bay Room: 4,800 SF flexible space, suitable for 300 people seated and 500 reception-style. OUTDOOR SPACE Mansion Lawn and Bay Lawn: Suitable for 500 people reception-style. South Lawn: Suitable for 1,000 people reception-style. 22 SarasotaMeetings.com 39 Location Map 4C

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 941-388-4441 Mote.

This venue offers you and your guests a departure from the ordinary with spectacular animal exhibits and breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay.

Wave Center: 2,800 SF ideal for conferences and presentations; full A/V capabilities; theater capacity is 250 people.

25 Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL Mote.org Mote Aquarium is one of Sarasota s premier attractions, hosting more than 300,000 visitors each year. This venue offers you and your guests a departure from the ordinary with spectacular animal exhibits and breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay. INDOOR SPACE The New Pass Room: 4,300 SF flexible space, featuring a 1,300 SF balcony with views of Sarasota Bay. Suitable for 150 people banquet-style. Wave Center: 2,800 SF ideal for conferences and presentations; full A/V capabilities; theater capacity is 250 people. Aquarium Gallery: 2,000 SF suitable for 50 people banquet-style and 150 people reception-style. OUTDOOR SPACE Aquarium Courtyard: 4,000 SF of covered, open-air space suitable for 350 people banquetstyle and 400 people reception-style. Rental includes access to all exhibits and touch pools. The Chickee: Outdoor tiki hut picnic area with fixed seating, suitable for 56 people banquet style and 100 people reception-style. 40 Location Map 3C Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Meetings and Event Planning Guide 23

Circus Arts Conservatory 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL 34239 941-355-9335 CircusArts.

26 Circus Arts Conservatory 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL CircusArts.org This multi-purpose circus arena includes a concession area and an immense rehearsal/ performance space. Pair your event with a performance; or have attendees get a feel for circus life with trapeze and tight-rope lessons. INDOOR SPACE Arena: Permanent Big Top tent with 15,000 SF suitable for groups up to 400 people. banquet-style, and over 1,700 fixed theater-style space to Grand Foyer for 1,500 people. 24 SarasotaMeetings.com 41 Location Map C4

Historic Spanish Point 337 N. Tamiami Tr., Osprey, FL 34229 941-966-5214 HistoricSpanishPoint.

Bay with sweeping views, formal gardens, a quaint chapel, historic homes, and lush Florida foliage.

Classroom: 440 SF suitable for up to 24 people theater-style.

27 Historic Spanish Point 337 N. Tamiami Tr., Osprey, FL HistoricSpanishPoint.org Discover old Florida charm at this outdoor museum consisting of 30 acres overlooking Little Sarasota Bay with sweeping views, formal gardens, a quaint chapel, historic homes, and lush Florida foliage. INDOOR SPACE Community Room: 1,070 SF suitable for up to 75 people theater-style. Classroom: 440 SF suitable for up to 24 people theater-style. OUTDOOR SPACE Sunken Gardens: Bayfront lawn and garden space suitable for up to 200 people banquet-style. 42 Location Map C6 Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Meetings and Event Planning Guide 25

28 ADDITIONAL VENUES Restaurants and Catering Company & Address Phone/ Website Banquet Capacity Offsite Catering Services Available? Der Dutchman 3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL DerDutchman.com 300 Yes Fleming s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 2001 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL FlemingsSteakhouse.com 70 No Mattison s Catering Company 7275 S Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL Mattisons.com 100 Yes Michael s On East 1212 S East Ave., Sarasota, FL BestFood.com 550 Yes Morton s Gourmet Catering 1924 Osprey Ave. Sarasota, FL MortonsMarket.com NA Yes Theaters Company & Address Phone/ Website Fixed or Flexible Seating? Seating Capacity Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL AsoloRep.org Fixed 500 Florida Studio Theatre 1241 North Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL FloridaStudioTheatre.org Both 237 Sarasota Opera House 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, FL SarasotaOpera.org Fixed 1,174 Attractions Company & Address Phone/ Website Indoor Capacity Outdoor Capacity Baltimore Orioles Ed Smith Stadium th Street, Sarasota, FL Baltimore.Orioles.MLB.com Varies Varies Mixon Fruit Farms th Street East, Bradenton, FL Mixon.com SarasotaMeetings.com

Schools and Universities Company & Address Phone/ Website # Rooms Available Seating Capacity IMG Academy 5650 Bollettieri Boulevard Bradenton, FL 34210 1-800-872-6425 IMGAcademy.

29 Schools and Universities Company & Address Phone/ Website # Rooms Available Seating Capacity IMG Academy 5650 Bollettieri Boulevard Bradenton, FL IMGAcademy.com State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Locations in Venice, Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton SCF.edu Varies by location 1,000+ University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee 8350 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL USFSM.edu Other Company & Address Phone/ Website Indoor Capacity Outdoor Capacity Bay Preserve at Osprey 400 Palmetto Ave Osprey, FL ConservationFoundation. com BJ Palmer Historic House 342 North Washington Drive Sarasota, FL Bjph.org Phillippi Estate Park and Edson Keith Mansion 5500 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch 5895 Post Blvd. Lakewood Ranch, FL scgov.net/phillippiestate/ PremierSportsCampus.com 150 1,000+ NA 500,000+ Sarasota Garden Club 1131 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, FL SarasotaGardenClub.org 150 Varies Sarasota Municipal Auditorium 801 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL SRQAuditorium.com Varies TPC Prestancia 4409 Tournament Players Club Dr. Sarasota, FL TPCPrestancia.com 150 NA University Park Country Club 7671 The Park Blvd. University Park, FL UniversityPark-FL.com 180 NA Sarasota Beaches & Beyond Meetings and Event Planning Guide 27

30 EVENT RESOURCES Transportation Company & Address All Aboard Charters Serving Sarasota County & surrounding areas Gulf Coast Destinations, Transportation & DMC Serving Sarasota County & surrounding areas Phone/ Website AllAboardCharters.net GCDMC.com Services Charter Bus Charter Bus Car & Limo Service Trolley DMC Practical Car & Scooter Rentals 3416 S. Osprey Ave. Sarasota, FL PracticalCar.com Car & Scooter Rental Sarasota Bradenton International Airport 6000 Airport Cir., Sarasota, FL SRQ-Airport.com Airport Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) Serving Sarasota County & surrounding areas Scgov.net/SCAT Public Transportation Sarasota Trolley Serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties SarasotaTrolley.com Trolley SRQ Services Limousine Transportation DMC Serving Sarasota County & surrounding areas SuperShuttle / Execucar Transportation Services Serving Sarasota County & surrounding areas Meeting / Business Services Coastal Printing 1730 Independence Blvd. Sarasota, FL HBC Event Services Minuteman Press th Way, Unit A2 Sarasota, FL Pro-Motion Notions 2803 Fruitville Rd., #138 Sarasota, FL SRQServices.com SuperShuttle.com CoastalPrint.com HBCEventServices.com Sarasota.Minutemanpress.com NotionsUnlimited.com Charter Bus Car & Limo Service Trolley DMC Airport Transfers Printing Promotional Items Mail Services Event Signage Event Housing Services Printing Promotional Items Design Event Signage Promotional Items Signs Now 1693 Main St., Suite B Sarasota, FL Sir Speedy Printing 3939 Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL SignsNowSarasota.com SirSpeedySarasota.com Event Signage Design Printing Promotional Items Mail Services Design Event Signage 28 SarasotaMeetings.com

TESTIMONIALS We loved hosting our annual Franchise Conference in Sarasota this year. Visit Sarasota County helped us arrange the transportation, which really helped our events run smoothly. Thank You!

31 TESTIMONIALS We loved hosting our annual Franchise Conference in Sarasota this year. Visit Sarasota County helped us arrange the transportation, which really helped our events run smoothly. Thank You! Gabrielle Hoover, Freedom Boat Club Our organization, the T ang Studies Society, held an international conference in Sarasota, FL. Outside the conference, our international scholars also greatly enjoyed the hospitality at the hotel, the wonderful closing banquet in downtown Sarasota, and the warm Sarasota sunshine and beaches. We will definitely be back soon! Anna M. Shields, President, T ang Studies Society Sarasota is a beautiful city close to a major airport with friendly people. Cultural, beautiful, great weather, beaches, luxury, cuisine, shopping, walkable downtown, art. Centrally located a charming town with lots of character. Beautiful setting, great facilities and a nice atmosphere for learning. Meeting Planner Survey Responses CONTACT For additional information, contact Visit Sarasota County at or visit SarasotaMeetings.com.

32 Longboat Key Lido Key St. Armands Circle SARASOTA Lakewood Ranch NORTH Siesta Key Gulf of Mexico Casey Key Venice Myakka River State Park North Port Manasota Key Englewood Orlando Tampa Miami SarasotaMeetings.com Printing paid for by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax Revenue

USL POLICIES AND HOTEL RESERVATIONS RULES - "NO STAY-NO PLAY" RULE

2017 SYL FINALS USL POLICIES AND HOTEL RESERVATIONS RULES - "NO STAY-NO PLAY" RULE 1. Our "STAY TO PLAY" policy applies to all teams that participate in the SYL finals. It requires hotel reservations to