RITZ-CARLTON SARASTOA

Indulge yourself in Sarasota, Florida - a sophisticated blend of casual Gulf Coast lifestyle and cosmopolitan excitement. Whether it's exploring the city's fine dining, historical and shopping attractions or just lounging on the beach, the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota hotel is the perfect place to soak it all in.

Encompassing 11 acres overlooking a marina, this resort includes a private club on the white-sand beaches of nearby Lido Key; the galleries, shops, and restaurants of St. Armand's Circle in Sarasota are 2 miles away.

The resort's award-winning spa offers about 100 beauty and wellness treatments. The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club, designed by Tom Fazio, is just 20 minutes away and accessible via complimentary shuttle.



Refined guestrooms in soft colors at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota feature balconies overlooking the city, marina, or Sarasota Bay. All have plush feather beds, Italian-marble bathrooms, and high-speed Internet access.

The rooms are luxuriously appointed in typical Ritz-Carlton fashion, including marble bathrooms. The hotel's four restaurants are led by Vernona, while the Bay View Bar & Grill offers casual dining both indoors and out. The elegantly appointed lobby opens to a bayside courtyard with a heated pool. There is no beach on-site, but a shuttle will take you to the hotel's private beach club on Lido Key. There's also a full-service spa and fitness center on-site.

Facilities: 4 restaurants; 3 bars; outdoor pool; golf course; 3 tennis courts; health club; Jacuzzi; sauna; children's programs; concierge; activities desk; car-rental desk; business center; 24-hr. room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; concierge-level rooms.

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proud to welcome the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota to the Florida Green Lodging Program. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is the 70th facility in the state to be designated. The voluntary state initiative provides the lodging industry with technical assistance, encouraging hotels and motels to adopt cost-saving "green" practices that reduce waste and conserve natural resources.

"DEP is proud that the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is making the commitment to protect Florida's environment by joining the Florida Green Lodging Program," said DEP Southwest District Director Deborah Getzoff. "Their leadership can serve as an example to other hotels to adopt green practices, which conserve resources and save money."