Local Area
Local Area Attractions
- Florida Rail Road Museum
- Bishop Planetarium
- Gamble Plantation
- Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy
- JP Igloo Ice and Inline Sports Complex
- Manatee Village Historical Park
- DeSoto National Memorial
- South Florida Museum
- Seatrek Divers
- McKechnie Field
- The River Club
- (18-hole par 72 championship golf course)
- Buffalo Club Golf
- St. Armand’s Circle
- John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
- Busch Gardens Tampa
- St. Petersburg Pier
- Ray’s Canoe Hideaway
- Ft. DeSoto Beach
- Mosi Museum
- Riverwalk
Schools
- Parrish Community High School
- Buffalo Creek Middle School
- Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
- Parrish Charter Academy
- Manatee County School Board
- Manatee County Private Schools
- IMG Academy – A college-preparatory boarding school for top student-athletes. IMG offers programs for a multitude of sports and is known for its rigorous training and notable alumni.
Local Shopping
With some of the most impressive brand name stores of any outlet center in the county, the Outlets at Ellenton are a must for shoppers seeking top quality at great prices.
The Mall at University Town Center not only has an amazing selection of shops and boutiques, but is also an epicenter of Sarasota life. It is next to both the Shoppes at University Town Center and Nathan Benderson Park.
