I’ve lived in downtown Sarasota for nearly three years and thought I’d seen everything the city center had to offer until the other day, when I took a walk along the bay. Just two blocks from the heart of downtown I discovered an arched entryway leading to Bayfront Park in Sarasota, a half-mile long peninsula jutting into the bay. Intrigued, I stepped through the archway and into an alternate reality of grass-roofed shacks, brightly colored water sport equipment, tiki bars, multi-million dollar yachts at anchor, outdoor sculpture, elaborate playground equipment, and a circular recessed fountain where children romped in columns of water burbling from the ground.
If I didn’t know better, I would have sworn I was somewhere in the Caribbean. I am astonished that Bayfront Park has escaped my notice all this time. It just goes to show that no matter how long you live in a place, there’s always something more to be discovered.
Good Morning just thought i would let you know that i had a issue with your blog appearing frozen also. Might be chimpanzees in the system.
Wow. That place is just beautiful!
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Wow Barbara! I had no idea these things existed in Sarasota and I feel like I’ve been there by taking your virtual tour. Thanks for sharing such wonderful visuals of where you live.
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I used to go to Sarasota 25 years ago every spring break for family vactions. It looked nothing like this!! Really fun to see how it has developed. Then again I think all I did was sit on the beach and work on my tan lathered in baby oil!! Love the photos Barbara!
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Looks like great fun for families – you’re write, there are so many things in your own neighbourhood that you take for granted – until you become a blogger that is, then it all becomes great material to write about!
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Why does the sky never get that blue in cincinnati ohio? Pretty place.
It looks beautiful! Why can’t you find an apartment on THAT side of town?
xo