Those who call Sarasota Bay Club home are privileged with the best of both worlds ... a residential enclave replete with elegant choices and a stylish hometown alive with an amazing array of arts, culture and entertainment.

The Heart of the Arts:
Less than a mile away, explore The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, where famous Old Master paintings by Rubens, Velazquez, da Cortona, and Vouet are on view. Or venture downtown where galleries galore display fine art for every taste. For lunch find a full menu of trendy cafes and bistros that flavor the downtown scene or just head for St. Armand's Circle, where dining and shopping are served up with style. Spend the afternoon at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens or Historic Spanish Pointe. Take in a ballet at The Van Wezel Performing Arts Center or a lively symphony performance at The Asolo Center. How about a musical at the restored Opera House or one of downtown's other charming playhouse theaters? Sarasota's cultural calendar is simply brimming with wonderful things to do all year-round.

Pure Liquid Pleasure :
Those with a passion for the water will surely fall in love. Spend days yachting or sailing on sparkling bays, inlets, and the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico. Whether its the fun of cruising with friends or the solitude of casting a line, the recreational boating here is top notch. From rustic Anna Maria Island to prestigious Longboat Key, from gorgeous Lido Key to fun-filled Siesta Key, miles of world-famous sugary white beaches and scenic Intracoastal waterways are yours to explore. And the romantic sunsets are free!

A Sporting Good Time :
If you live for the links, Sarasota offers one of the highest concentrations of golf courses in the country. Choose from championship or executive courses, private, semi-private, or public. If golf is your game, you're in the swing of it.

A special time of year here is Professional Baseball's Spring Training, when the Boston Red Sox can be seen in town tuning up for the upcoming season. Exhibition games are among the hottest tickets in town.

Another activity for area residents is the annual Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix, one of the country's premiere power boat races. Bay Club residents are treated to a bird's eye view of many race events!

For the equine enthusiast, the Sarasota Polo Club offers a full season of Sunday matches and a perfect setting for an elegant tailgate picnic with friends.