Local area

The IMG Academy campus sits on more than 500 impeccably maintained acres in Bradenton, Florida. There’s an undeniable energy to this campus, and it permeates our 20+ multi-sport fields, 50+ tennis courts, a 5,000-seat state-of-the-art stadium, an 18-hole golf course, two basketball gyms with multiple courts, two 10,000+ square foot weight rooms, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and so much more.

Stretching narrowly for twelve sun-drenched miles between the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key provides an ideal beach and bayfront setting for the ultimate Florida vacation and lifestyle.

Bradenton Beach, Florida is a small town known for fishing piers, sugar-sand beaches and a quaint strip of locally owned shops, restaurants and accommodations

Exhibits at the visitor center has historic armor, weapons and period artifacts. A theater showcases "Hernando de Soto in America" the DeSoto Expedition Other park activities include the nature trails Admission to the park and Visitor Center is free.

The South Florida Museum interprets the region from the Pleistocene to the present with stunning life-size dioramas and dramatic exhibits based on its extensive collections of anthropological artifacts. Admission is from 11.95 -15.95 dollars

Bishop Planatarium is attached to the South Florida Museum. Interprets the region from the Pleistocene to the present with stunning life-size dioramas and dramatic exhibits based on its extensive collections of anthropological artifacts. Admission is from 11.95 -15.95 dollars

Also know as Ca da' Zan, this was the summer hoome of John and Mable Ringling. Here you can tour the home or gaze at the magnificant artwork that he once owned and collected. It sits on sixty six acres of Sarasota bayfront, and is covered in lucious greens and beatiful gardens.

Mote is an independent nonprofit organization and has seven centers for marine research, the public Mote Aquarium and an Education Division specializing in public programs for all ages. Very educational and fun for the whole family.

Sarasota jungle gardens features ten acres of winding jungle trail, lush tropical vegetation, and educational bird and reptile shows. One of Floridas oldest attractions, come visit and take a step back into that "old Florida chram".

Once your on this hidden treasure you'll step back in time into that "ole" Florida history. With many re

Step back into time at the Manatee Village Historical Park. Visit this collection of restored buildings from Manatee County’s settlement history and experience life in Manatee County before the arrival of modern conveniences such as automobiles and electricity.

Located within minutes from the hotel. Blake is noted as one of the best hospitals in the country. Facilties include Heart institute, Cancer tretment, Radiation oncology, Rehabilitation center, and Respiratory center.

Nestled between Longboat key, and the main land of Sarasota located on Lido key is St. Armands Circle. Famous for shopping, dinning, and entertainment locals as well as tourist enjoy this rare florida treaure.

Ellenton showcases luxury outlet shopping within a sand dollar’s throw of Florida Gulf Coast vacation areas like Longboat Key and Siesta Key. Beckoning the passionate shopper are 130 designer and brand-name outlet stores including COACH Factory, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store and Dooney & Bourke.