Shopping

DINING & SHOPPING —THE SARASOTA WAY

What are you in the mood for today?

Sarasota can please every palette with a diversity of dining options. Enjoy culinary delights at the five-star Ritz Carlton or a cocktail overlooking the water at iconic Marina Jacks. Restaurants in Sarasota rival the world's best, and the new Westin Sarasota will provide even more choices including a rooftop bar and lounge.
And the shopping is divine.

At St. Armands Circle, the Rodeo Drive of Southwest Florida, you'll find fashion for yourself and treasures for the home. And then there are the myriad of unique boutiques and fun shops dotting downtown and the waterfront. Experience dining and shopping as never before—the Sarasota way.

Waterways

WARM, SPARKLING WATERS AND WHITE SAND BEACHES

Beach goers, boaters and fishermen from around the globe travel to Sarasota.

You can moor your fishing or pleasure vessel at Marina Jack or the private Sarasota Yacht Club. Cast off within minutes to enjoy world-class tarpon fishing or anchor along a secluded stretch of beach.

The key islands of Sarasota straddle Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, offering endless entertainment. 

Enjoy cocktails at the Lido Key Tiki Bar or many prominent beachside eateries along Longboat Key. Enjoy miles of white sand at Siesta Key, named the number one beach in the world in 2011 by Dr. Beach.

On your way back to downtown, let Fido enjoy the scenery at Bird Key Park between the John Ringling Causeway and Sarasota Bay. 

Whether you're kayaking through Sarasota's numerous natural waterways, reeling in a big one or building sandcastles with the grandkids, the waters and beaches of Sarasota provide year-round beauty and fun.

Amenities

SOPHISTICATED AND EXHILARATING

A private condominium residence at the VUE is an entrée to the extraordinary waterfront lifestyle of Sarasota Bay.

The awe-inspiring vistas are equally matched by the subtle sophistication of the contemporary interior style and design. A distinctive and welcoming arrival lobby
sets a refreshing tone for residents and guests alike through its bold use of
elegant textures and striking color. It’s simplicity by design, yet exhilarating by nature.

AT YOUR SERVICE. AMENITIES OF A VUE LIFESTYLE

The eloquent lobby overlooks a resort style pool and spa with a sweeping sun deck. 

Private resident-only amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, club lounge, an engaging sitting area to host friends and guests and a board room for private meetings and functions. Under building parking, secured storage and the latest access control technology ensure a private oasis for the exclusive pleasure of VUE residents. 

With its prime downtown location adjacent to the Westin Sarasota and the Ritz-Carlton hotels, residents of the VUE will also enjoy the highly-acclaimed spa services, dining, taverns, tennis and other venues-- just a short stroll away. 

Everything you desire, exactly when you want it. That’s life at the VUE.

Downtown Sarasota

THE HEART OF FLORIDA’S CULTURAL COAST

The arts scene in Sarasota is tied closely with the city’s history, beginning with the Ringling Museum of Art housing the world’s largest collection of Rubens.

The gift of a fabulous art museum by famous circus founder, John Ringling parlayed Sarasota to cultural Mecca for the arts. Performing arts enthusiasts can enjoy the ballet, symphony and theater at famous venues such as the historic Asolo Theater and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

Connoisseurs of fine and contemporary art can browse dozens of galleries and art festivals. And Sarasota’s architecture is on display at every turn, from Ringling’s famous Ca’d’Zan to an impressive skyline of historic, post-modern and contemporary facades.

Sporting

THE SARASOTA SPORTING LIFE

Sunshine and mild temperatures year-round are the perfect ingredients for outdoor sporting activities.

Catch major league baseball action at the Orioles spring training. Perfect your serve or watch world-class athletes in training at the IMG Academy. For golf enthusiasts, there are over 69 area golf courses from which to choose.

Avid golfers may consider private club membership at prestigious golf clubs including the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, named as a "Best in State" by Golf Digest and a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary; The Concession, a Jack Nicklaus-designed, Tony Jacklin-associated golf haven and host of the 2015 NCAA Men's and Women's Championship; or the legendary Donald Ross designed classic Sara Bay Country Club. 

It's a sporting choice from an extraordinary point of VUE.