The J. G. Whitfield Estate is a historic site in Sarasota, Florida. It is located at 2704 Bayshore Drive. On September 12, 1985, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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The Bay Haven School is a historic school in Sarasota, Florida, United States. It is located at 2901 West Tamiami Circle.
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The Capt. W. F. Purdy House is a historic home in Sarasota, Florida. It is located at 3315 Bayshore Road. On March 22, 1984, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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Ringling College of Art and Design is a private art and design school in Sarasota, Florida. It was founded by Ludd M. Spivey as an art school in 1931 as a remote branch of Southern College before their separation in 1933.
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a tourist attraction located in Sarasota, Florida, United States, since 1939. The gardens contain over 10 acres of botanical plantings along with bird and animal shows. It is open to the public for a per-use ticket fee and also offers yearly membership passes.
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Sarasota is a city in and the county seat of Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is located in Southwest Florida on Sarasota Bay, a lagoon on the Gulf Coast. The population was 54,842 at the 2020 census. The two-county Sarasota metropolitan area has an estimated 935,000 residents, making it the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Florida and 61st-largest in the United States.
The Sarasota area was explored by the Spanish in the 16th century, and was settled by American William Henry Whitaker in the mid-19th century. Sarasota's development accelerated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly with the influence of Bertha Honore Palmer and the Ringling family as the home of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The city's economy is based on tourism, healthcare, education, and real estate. Its cultural attractions include the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota Opera, and numerous galleries and theaters. Sarasota city limits contain several barrier islands between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, including Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key, and the northern portion of Siesta Key. Its coastline, including nearby Siesta Beach, draws visitors year-round.
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