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The Summer Circus Spectacular starts today through August 3rd. Performances are held Tuesdays through Saturdays. These performances are sponsored by Circus Sarasota and The Ringling Museum.
This is an on-stage exhibition of circus artistry at the Historic Asolo Theater which will be transformed into a big top for the performance. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for children under 12.
The Asolo is located at 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, 941-360-7399. Visit theringling.org for tickets and more information.
Pat Ditton is originally from the UK. In 1994, she moved to Sarasota where she and her husband purchased a motel on beautiful Siesta Key. Along with her family, she ran the motel for five years. In 2002 Pat got her Real Estate License. She has been with RE/MAX Alliance Group since 2004. Pat has first hand knowledge of the immigration and relocation process, and is able to help you avoid the pitfalls and guide you through your relocation, making it a smooth and stress free experience. She provides outstanding service wherever you are relocating from, whether it be a full time residence or vacation home.Be “In the Know” with these statistics about the yearly impact of natural disasters in the U.S., and guidelines for protecting your family and your property as best you can.
To download the 2013 Hurricane Guide click here.
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Grab your clubs, Summer is a perfect time to hit the links! A long time Sarasota area tradition is back again, THE BIG SUMMER GOLF CARD is here. This year for $60 you can play some area golf courses at discounted rates from May through October.
Some of the participating golf courses are Calusa Lakes and Golf Club, Boca Royale Golf and Country Club, IMG Academy Golf Club, Highlands Course at the Meadows, and Tatum Ridge. For more information or to order a card click on the link http://www.bigsummergolf.com/
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Don’t miss the Big Cat Habitat Sunset Safari Tour on June 5-9th from 4:30pm to 7pm. This is an interactive, animal adventure at Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary located at 7101 Palmer Blvd. in east Sarasota County.
Pat Ditton is originally from the UK. In 1994, she moved to Sarasota where she and her husband purchased a motel on beautiful Siesta Key. Along with her family, she ran the motel for five years. In 2002 Pat got her Real Estate License. She has been with RE/MAX Alliance Group since 2004. Pat has first hand knowledge of the immigration and relocation process, and is able to help you avoid the pitfalls and guide you through your relocation, making it a smooth and stress free experience. She provides outstanding service wherever you are relocating from, whether it be a full time residence or vacation home.
Sarasota got some national attention from USA Today along with Baltimore, San Francisco, New York, Charleston, San Diego and Savannah. The topic… “Great waterfronts to visit across North America.”
The city was listed among 10 waterfront destinations that also included Vancouver, British Columbia; Fort Lauderdale and Miami. “Sarasota might not garner as much attention as Miami or Orlando, but this culture-rich city enjoys close proximity to 40 miles of white-sand beaches lining the barrier islands just off shore,” the newspaper reported.
“In the city proper, Bayfront Park and Marina is a popular place for biking, walking, kayaking or canoeing with views of Sarasota Bay and the city’s skyline,” USA Today said.
Sarasota’s recognition comes just a week after downtown Bradenton was named one of the South’s top 10 central business districts. Southern Business & Development magazine, which focuses on business site selection, picked small towns with the most vibrant downtown areas. It praised Bradenton as “a bustling area with an eclectic mix of arts, culture and heritage.” The magazine made special note of Bradenton’s new Riverwalk and of the adjacent new Manatee Performing Arts Center. “The small-town city … welcomes its guests with the charm of a laid-back coastal town,” the magazine wrote.
Joe Cleary is a Broker Associate with The Cleary Group at RE/MAX Alliance Group. He is a Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and a certified Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR). Call Joe with any real estate questions you may have toll free at 877-814-1233!
In 1912, the newly organized Sarasota Yacht and Automobile Club purchased a 100-foot lot with two-story boathouse on Cedar Point, which today is next to where the Watergate Condominium grounds front the southeast corner of Gulf Stream Avenue, near U.S. 41.
At that time, Gulf Stream Avenue did not extend that far west and the low area was used mostly by fishermen and boat builders. By the middle of the following year, a seawall had been built far enough into Sarasota Bay to create – once fill was added – space for attractive landscaping and a driveway.
Soon after purchasing the Cedar Point property, the club announced, through the Sarasota Times, that members had approved Alex Browning’s plans for their new clubhouse. (Browning had arrived in Sarasota as a teen. His family was among the colonists who came from Scotland in 1885.) It was to have two stories that would be built 10 feet off the ground to provide a concrete floor space for car storage.
Porches were designed for both the sides and the front of each story. The first floor would include a 400-seat auditorium with stage and the second floor would contain banquet and private dining rooms, a billiard and pool room, pantry, bath rooms, and five bedrooms for rent.
When the building was completed in the fall, the Times reported some changes in design. On the ground floor was an enclosed basement with gymnasium, bathroom and showers and kitchen with dumbwaiter to serve the second floor dining area. The first floor contained a main room with fireplaces at either end, plus billiard and card rooms.
The second floor included dining rooms, library, a lounging room and “one for ladies’use.” On top was a 20-foot cupola, which was furnished with chairs and hammocks for enjoying the 360 degree viewing of the city and its marvelous sunsets. The exterior was painted white with green trim and the interior was plaster with dark green stained woodwork.
A dinner dance opened the clubhouse on January 16, 1913. Invitations suggested that the attendees park their autos and carriages in an open lot between Park and Banana Avenue, as the street was in poor condition. They were to then walk to the clubhouse on the new sidewalk, which was lined that night with Japanese lanterns. The newly formed Sarasota Brass Band, along with other instrumentalists, provided music for dancing and prizes were awarded to winners of the game of Progressive 500.
The club soon experienced lean times. By May 1916, the Times reported that it was reorganizing. Failure to pay the mortgage interest resulted in the club having to vacate the building by the end of August. It then became home to the Sarasota Naval Militia until the United States entered the First World War the following spring and the militia left for the Charleston Naval Yards.
Shortly before the militia vacated the Sarasota Yacht and Automobile Club, John Ringling purchased it. It was the first property acquisition not associated with his home, and marked the beginning of his investment in Sarasota real estate. By the early 1920s, the porches and ground floor open area were closed in and the clubhouse was converted into the Sunset Apartments. Its nine units provided bay views until the building was demolished in 1964.
Courtesy of Sarasota History Alive!
Joe Cleary is a Broker Associate with The Cleary Group at RE/MAX Alliance Group. He is a Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and a certified Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR). Call Joe with any real estate questions you may have toll free at 877-814-1233!
Roller Derby Double Header, Sunday May 26th at 6:30pm
Pat Ditton is originally from the UK. In 1994, she moved to Sarasota where she and her husband purchased a motel on beautiful Siesta Key. Along with her family, she ran the motel for five years. In 2002 Pat got her Real Estate License. She has been with RE/MAX Alliance Group since 2004. Pat has first hand knowledge of the immigration and relocation process, and is able to help you avoid the pitfalls and guide you through your relocation, making it a smooth and stress free experience. She provides outstanding service wherever you are relocating from, whether it be a full time residence or vacation home.
This Memorial Day “Tribute to Heroes” Parade on Sunday, May 26th, 2013, 5-9pm takes place on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
Come out to pay honor to those heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our countries freedom.
Manasota Operation Troops Support (MOTS) is the charity for the event. They need your help to fill the truck with much needed toiletry and non-pershable food items. These simple but much needed items will be placed in care packages and sent overseas to our active military. Letters will be placed in each packet to create a personal message of thanks, a note of appreciation, and a meaningful token, that our heroes are in our thoughts and admired for their sacrifice for freedom. These letters are shared and treasured by our troops, a small and much appreciated reminder of home. So please take time to make a donation and write a note of appreciation to our troops. The event will kick off at 5pm with Speeches and acknowledgements from the stage. The streets’ festivities will include face painting, balloon artists, music, grilled foods and beverages. The Tribute to Heroes Parade goes down Main Street starting at 6pm. The parade is growing more popular each year with over three dozen floats, bands, clubs and organizations in the procession. You won’t want to miss the Veteran’s Poppy reading, immediately following the parade, which is our “Tribute to Heroes”, followed by a beautiful white dove release, donated by Jackie Greenough of Sarasota Dove Release. We will provide a VIP Veterans viewing area for all our special guests. Veteran’s can find this viewing area set up near the walkway, past the fountain. American flags will be flowing proudly, along with many other sponsor and vendor booths with activities.
Our fallen heroes thank you.
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Pat Ditton is originally from the UK. In 1994, she moved to Sarasota where she and her husband purchased a motel on beautiful Siesta Key. Along with her family, she ran the motel for five years. In 2002 Pat got her Real Estate License. She has been with RE/MAX Alliance Group since 2004. Pat has first hand knowledge of the immigration and relocation process, and is able to help you avoid the pitfalls and guide you through your relocation, making it a smooth and stress free experience. She provides outstanding service wherever you are relocating from, whether it be a full time residence or vacation home.
