One of the major perks of living at BLVD Sarasota, in the heart of Sarasota’s Arts District, is accessibility. Downtown Sarasota’s ideal location provides easy access to the nearby shops, gourmet restaurants, art galleries and other world-renowned attractions. Live, learn, and be entertained when you live just minutes from Main Street, Selby Public Library, Marina Jack, Whole Foods, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Sarasota Ballet and Opera. Absorb the beauty by the Bay when you take a jog or bike ride over the Ringling Bridge, then head to St. Armand’s Circle and Lido Key for world-class beaches, shopping, and dining. Finally, when you just have to head out of town for a quick weekend getaway, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is a 5-minute ride away.
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The art scene is as diverse as it is vibrant on Florida’s Cultural Coast. From posh galleries housing the works of Renaissance and Baroque Masters to quirky grottos piled with one-of-a-kind up-cycled “salvage art” finds; art connoisseurs of all tastes discover a feast for the senses in Sarasota.
The Ringling Art Legacy
The circus magnate and Roaring Twenties developer’s powerful cultural influence and generous patronage of the arts are most evident today on the grounds and in the galleries of The Ringling, the State Art Museum of Florida. John and Mable Ringling, among the wealthiest couples in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century, were passionate collectors of art who made Sarasota their winter home.
The Rosemary District
The Rosemary District is situated in a prime location on the north side of Downtown Sarasota. It’s one of the most popular areas, growing with new energy from an artsy, hip crowd that revels in the urban neighborhood lifestyle. The area boasts historic buildings and steel sculptures, Ringling College Art Gallery, and dozens of boutiques, cafes and art galleries.
Gillespie Park
The Historic Downtown Village, established circa 2010, is a colorful collection of renovated American Craftsman style cottages housing local art and classes, boutique shops, and cute, mom-and-pop style eateries. This Sarasota Neighborhood also features a monthly Art Walk on the fourth Friday of every month.
Towles Court
Tucked away in “Old Florida” style bungalows on brick streets, the Towles Court Artist Colony was established in the 90s as a unique experiment to bring artists together in a live-work, studio-driven neighborhood and has evolved into a unique collection of artist studios and galleries, interior and graphic designers, art therapists and teachers, jewelry makers and pitters, salons cafes and more.