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Golf Lakes Realty, Inc.
Licensed Real Estate Brokerage

5050 5th Street East
Bradenton, FL 34203
Sales: (941) 755-3021
Email: sales @ golflakes.com

Lynne  Mercier
Sales Agent - Golf Lakes Realty

Attractions

LOCAL BEACHES

Anna Maria Island
What was once a best-kept secret among Florida day-trippers, Anna Maria Island, has always been known for its sugar-white coastline, emerald Gulf waters and quaint business districts, Today, it is now know as a vacation favorite among local, national and international travelers. From honeymooners to Hollywood film crews, youngsters to the young-at-heart, people from around the world have discovered what's awaiting you – Your Piece of Paradise, "An Island In The Sun"…Anna Maria Island, Florida.

Caspersen Beach
With two-thirds of its shoreline relatively undisturbed, Caspersen Beach is a secluded and peaceful choice for couples or those seeking a more tranquil beach experience.

Coquina Beach
Beautiful white sand, filled with coquina shells, gave this beach its name. Crowds also enjoy the barbecue pits and picnic tables under huge shade trees. The perfect beach for picnics and fun in the sun.


Englewood Beach
Ample parking, showers, restrooms and picnic tables make Englewood Beach a delightful option for families. No lifeguards are on duty, however. While there are no concession stands, you'll want to visit the numerous restaurants and shops just across the street.

Gasparilla Island
Turtle nesting season begins in May and continues through September. Watch with wonder as you locate nests on Gasparilla Island. Acclaimed as the "Tarpon capital of the world," this is a fantastic place to fish as well as scuba dive, shell and picnic.

Lido Beach
Perfect for walking, North Lido offers a half-mile stretch of virtually undisturbed sand and sea oats. Lido Beach, with its pavilion, ample parking and concessions, is one of Sarasota's most popular beaches.

Longboat Key
Bordered by the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key stretches 11 beautifully manicured miles. November through March, this small town of 8,000 more than doubles its population as tourists flock here from the North. Locating public beach access areas can be somewhat difficult. One of the best, however, is at Whitney Beach on the north end of the island.

Manasota Beach
Take a walk and discover sea shells along the shore of Manasota Beach. This beautiful setting includes a boardwalk through mangroves, picnic tables, lifeguards, shelters and restroom facilities, making it a favorite for tourists and residents alike.

Manatee Beach
Plenty of free parking, bountiful concessions, volleyball courts, swings for the kids and more. This is one of the best family beaches around.

Nokomis Beach
Nokomis Beach is Sarasota's oldest public beach. Also known for its fishing, this beach offers a complete array of amenities including a boat ramp, picnic shelters, lifeguards and restrooms.

Port Charlotte Beach
Port Charlotte Beach Complex offers family-packed fun with grills, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, a heated pool and fishing pier, all along the tranquil Peace River.

Siesta Key
Its unique crystal white sand (once voted the whitest sand in the world), clear and calm waters, boardwalks and free parking makes Siesta Key a celebrated public beach for families, tourists and young and old alike.

Turtle Beach
Stretching over 14 acres, Turtle Beach is the perfect place for peaceful or romantic strolls. Also home to some of the highest beach dunes in the area.

Venice Beach
A fossilized reef is located one-quarter mile offshore of Venice Municipal Beach, making it a perfect spot for scuba diving. Take a walk along the shore and discover sharks' teeth, for which the beach earned
national acclaim.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT...

City of Bradenton
Manatee County of Supervisor of Elections
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
Manatee Electronic Gateway
Manatee County Property Appraiser
Manatee County Sheriff
Manatee County Tax Collector
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce
City of Sarasota
Sarasota County
Sarasota County Aerial Photos
Sarasota County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Sarasota County Health Department
Sarasota County Property Appraiser
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office
Sarasota Tax Collector
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
The official news Web site of Sarasota County and its municipalities.
Venice Chamber of Commerce

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LOCAL NEWSPAPERS

Bradenton Herald
Sarasota Herald Tribune
North Port Sun Herald
Venice Gondolier
Sarasota Magazine

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ARTS, THEATERS and LEARNING INSTITUTIONS

Art Center Sarasota
Asolo Theatre
Art League of Manatee County
Banyan Theater Company
Cà d'Zan   Translating to "House of John," Cà d'Zan is a restored 32-room 1920's era Venetian Gothic Mansion with a rose garden and lavish lawns overlooking Sarasota Bay. John and Mable Ringling's home was designed to feature architectural elements from her favorite Venetian hotels.
Caples Fine Arts Complex
Englewood Art Center
Florida House Learning Center
Florida Studio Theatre
Florida West Coast Symphony  
Golden Apple Theater
Jambase - local music  
Museum of Asian Art
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota Arts Council
Sarasota Ballet 
Sarasota Folk Club
Sarasota Key Chorale
Sarasota Opera Association 
The Players
Tampa Bay Performing Arts 
The Ticket master
Venice Art Center
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall  

ATTRACTIONS AND OUTDOOR FUN

Busch Gardens
Disney World
G. Wiz - Gulf Coast Wonder & Imagination Zone
Historic Spanish Point
Manatee Audubon Society
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Mote Aquarium
Myakka Wildlife Tours, Inc.
Myakka River State Park
Myakka State Forest
Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary
Sarasota Classic Car Museum
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Sea World 
South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium

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HOSPITALS

Manatee Memorial Hospital
Blake Medical Center
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Health Care System: Emergency Care Center

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RESTAURANTS

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MOVIES

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GOLFING

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