Sarasota is located in the southwestern portion of Florida and its city limits include several barrier islands known as keys of which the most noted are Lido Key and Siesta Key. The keys are famous world round for their outstanding sandy beaches.
Europeans first explored the Sarasota area in the early 1500s and first encountered the native population in 1513. In the mid 1700s the area was known as Zara Zote when the area became a preferred harbor for fisherman and marine traders. After Florida’s acquisition by the United States in 1819, the army built Fort Armistead on the bay.
By the 1840’s the area was well populated by European settlers and early maps indicate the name had derived from
Sarasota is located in the southwestern portion of Florida and its city limits include several barrier islands known as keys of which the most noted are Lido Key and Siesta Key. The keys are famous world round for their outstanding sandy beaches.
Europeans first explored the Sarasota area in the early 1500s and first encountered the native population in 1513. In the mid 1700s the area was known as Zara Zote when the area became a preferred harbor for fisherman and marine traders. After Florida’s acquisition by the United States in 1819, the army built Fort Armistead on the bay.
By the 1840’s the area was well populated by European settlers and early maps indicate the name had derived from Zara Zote to Sara Sota. Though the town continued to grow and prosper, it did not incorporate until 1913.
The city has grown into a thriving community as a tourist destination and cultural center for southwestern Florida. The A.B. Edwards Theater was one of the earliest structures built. Constructed in 1926, it originally housed both movie and vaudeville performances. It has recently been restored and is home to local opera companies. It is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
There are many Sarasota Campgrounds for you to choose from. Each has its own unique offerings and amenities. Whichever one you choose, be sure to visit the Ringling Museum of Art and its very unusual Historic Asolo Theater. The theater was originally built in Venice around 1798. In 1950, it was completely disassembled, shipped to Sarasota and reassembled as part of the Art Museum.
Sarasota’s outstanding collection of cultural attractions also includes the Sarasota Ballet Company, the Sarasota Opera Company, the Asolo Repertory Theater, the Florida Studio Theater and the Sarasota Players.
Another excellent event to see while staying at a Sarasota RV Park is the Sarasota Chalk Festival, which is held annually in the historic area of Burns Square. The Sarasota Chalk Festival was the first international street painting festival in the United States and is now a complete celebration with art, food and entertainment.
Sarasota has a wealth of recreational activities from outstanding fishing to incredible golf. It is the Spring Training home of the Baltimore Orioles and the location of the annual Cal Ripkin Youth Baseball Academy.
Sarasota Camping will be a wonderful adventure in both recreation and culture, a mix of activities one will long remember.
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