Fast Facts
Author John D. Macdonald, who wrote the Travis McGee detective novels, resided on Siesta Key and is thought to have penned 70 books on the island.
 
Golf
Days on the Greens
You may visit Sarasota and Her Islands for the white sands, but you're sure to be enchanted by our fabulous greens. With gorgeous weather and over 50 public and private courses, Sarasota and her Islands is a golfer's dream getaway. Here, you can hit the links 365 days a year. Many of our challenging courses weave through beautiful woods and lakes, and when you're through sinking putts, gourmet restaurants, shopping, art and more await beyond the beaches.
 

Sarasota County has long been a golfing gold mine. A recent surge in course construction has only added to the quality and range of challenges.
The warmer weather can mean smaller crowds, which makes it that much more possible to get on some of the more exclusive layouts in Sarasota and Her Islands.

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