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Located in Venice, Fla., Fox Lea Farm is one of the few privately owned equestrian facilities in the state.
While many of the events held at the facility are owned and managed by Fox Lea Farm, Inc., it is also available for rental to outside organizations. Hunter jumper, quarter horse, appaloosa and dressage shows have all been held at this facility. In addition to bleachers and viewing pavilions, an onsite café is available for every event.
Equestrian
The trail opened in 2008, complete with a smoothly paved path, 15 rest areas and 7 trailheads offering free parking. Its beautiful landscaping, informational signage and old railway hardware make for an excellent excuse to get outdoors, exercise, and explore Sarasota County.
From slow moving gopher tortoises to friendly scrub jays, Shamrock Park and Nature Centerin Venice is a nature lover's delight. Walkers and bikers alike will appreciate paved and grassy trails through coastal scrub and scrubby flatwoods. Connecting to Veneitian Waterway Park, which in turn continues to Legacy Trail and downtown Venice, Shamrock Park is a great recreational location.
Being one of the most frequently played sports in Sarasota County, our tennis facilities are some of the best in the state.
The Resort at Longboat Key Club is one of the nation's top ten tennis resorts offering 20 Har-Tru courts and stadium seating for up to 3,500 at its USTA award winning facility. In addition to 29 tennis courts, Sarasota Bath and Racquet Club features five racquetball and three squash courts. Payne Park Tennis Center, conveniently located in downtown Sarasota, features an additional 12 tennis courts.
Sports: Tennis, Racquetball, Squash
Innovative field irrigation allows for efficient water drainage, which provides for efficient time-out weather management. Minutes from the Lakewood Ranch Town Center and Main Street, this facility is in close proximity to numerous restaurants, shops and hotels.
Sports: Soccer, Football, Rugby, Lacrosse, Cross Country, Ultimate, Field Hockey, Archery, Flag Football
When you think of Sarasota County, you may envision our sparkling white sandy beach, spectacular nightly sunsets, and thriving arts and cultural events. But our area is more than just a beachside destination – it’s also a nature lover’s paradise. With thousands of unspoiled nature preserves and wetlands, Sarasota offers a bevy of eco-friendly attractions along the “Florida Wild and Scenic Myakka River.”
Sampling hors d'oeuvres, antipasti or tapas is a playground for the palate and helps you keep some change in your pocket. Classic or trendy, indoors or out, here, good things really do come in small packages.
Whether standing up, lying down or kneeling on a board, finding one’s groove in the sport of coastal paddle boarding is an individualistic experience. Lovers of this form of leisure appreciate fresh air, saltwater and wildlife.
In addition to our many diverse tennis facilities, Sarasota County is home to a many active boutique sport clubs, including lawn bowling, croquet, badminton and pickle ball. Each club utilizes and maintains its own facilities and plays an integral role in hosting regional, national and international events.
