ome see the premier source for the fine arts in Southwest Florida, Sarasota. Home to many galleries, theatres and musuems, Sarasota has something for every taste. With monthly and weekly events including Handz-on at the famous Ringling Musuem of Arts and Art Walks on Palm Avenue, you'll be anything but bored. If music is your fancy the Florida Westcoast Symphony is the place to go and there's live music on almost every corner. You say you want live theatre? Look no further. Asolo Theatre, The Backlot and The Players are just a few of your choices to see stage actors mastering their craft.

un in the sun more your cup of tea? Sarasota has some of the whitest sand and clearest waters in the State. With direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, take a boat out for the day and experience the best big-game fishing in the country. Longboat, Lido and Siesta Key are all here. We also have award winning beaches for everyone. Whether you want solitude or if socializing is your goal, we have a beach for you. Swing away at any of our 32 golf courses anywhere from beginner to advanced. There's a course for almost any skill level. You can even take in a pro ballgame at the spring training facilities of the Cincinnati Reds or the Pittsburgh Pirates and watch the pros in action.

n the Sarasota area you can enjoy the breathtaking sunsets, educational museums, operas, ballets, plays, golf tournaments, boat races, you name it. You can join in tennis, lawn bowling, water skiing, shell collecting, bird watching, growing exotic tropical plants, university classes, golf or boating. Whether it's the arts, fishing or just taking the family for a fun day at the beach, Sarasota is definently worth a look.