WELCOME TO THE
FLORIDA GULF COAST!
Enjoy the World Rowing Masters Championships
in our sun-soaked, white beach, tropical climate
destination.
Before, during and after the competition, treat
yourself to our diverse dining, enriching arts and
culture, shopping districts of all sorts and natural
Florida fun.
BIG-CITY AMENITIES,
SMALL-TOWN CHARM
Sarasota and Bradenton have a plethora of arts
and entertainment options. Both cities offer vibrant
downtowns, endless waterfront views and gorgeous
sunsets.
Sarasota was recently designated a Best Food
City by Conde Nast Traveler (2016) and has a
high-concentration of highly-rated restaurants.
Visitors can enjoy a diverse array of nature, arts and
attractions.
For golfers, the area has courses for every taste,
from private ocean-front clubs to easily accessible
public options such as the Bobby Jones Public Golf
Course.
BEACHES
Siesta Beach: Ranked by TripAdvisor reviewers
and by Dr. Beach as the No. 1 beach in the United
States in 2017. Siesta Beach is known globally for its
sugary white sand, turquoise water, great amenities
and gorgeous sunsets.
Also Check Out: Longboat Key, Lido Key, Manasota
Key, Casey Key, Venice
SHOPPING, DINING
AND ENTERTAINMENT
The Mall at University Town Center: A world-class
fashion and dining destination featuring more than
125 stores and restaurants.
St. Armand’s Circle: An island shopping and dining
center located on Lido Key, this enchanting circle
of fine shops and restaurants is set in a tropical
paradise. Renowned for its continental flavor, the
circle is a graceful blend of past and present.
Also Check Out: Downtown Sarasota, Lakewood
Ranch Main Street, Ellenton Premium Outlets, Siesta
Key Village, Westfield Mall at Siesta Key, Westfield
Mall Sarasota Square, Venice Main Street, Historic
Dearborn Street in Englewood
ADJACENT TO THE VENUE
Lakewood Ranch: The community has everything
from fine dining to lush hiking trails, and some of
the best golf in Florida.
South of NBP: Hike around the Celery Fields,
see lions and tigers at Big Cat Habitat and make
a splash at Sun-N-Fun’s water park.
ATTRACTIONS
The Ringling: As the State Art Museum of Florida,
The Ringling is home to one of the preeminent
art and cultural collections in the United States.
Spend a day exploring the 66-acre estate of John
and Mable Ringling which also includes the Circus
Museum, Ca’ d’Zan, The Historic Asolo Theater,
Bayfront Gardens and more.
Also Check Out: Mote Marine Aquarium, Mixon
Fruit Farms, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, South
Florida Museum, Sarasota Classic Car Museum,
Historic Spanish Point
SARASOTA & BRADENTON
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