LUXURY IN WELLNESS paired with lake views. Or fi nd your center at Namaste at The Bay , weekly community yoga hosted at The Bay’s green park oasis, under “The Nest.” You won’t find a more lush setting for your warrior pose than Yoga in the Gardens at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, selected for TIME’s 2024 annual list of The World’s Greatest Places. A ticket includes admission for the day! Take your practice to Venice Beach for Yoga with Elin , a community class for all-experience yogis to breathe, stretch and strengthen while waves provide sounds of meditation. PHOTO COURTESY THE RESORT AT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB Equine Therapy Saddle up for self-care on majestic creatures touted for their therapeutic qualities and mental health benefits. Combine a serene coastal horseback riding trail experience with a personalized photography session with Gulf Coast Ponies . Fox Lea Farm ’s boutique-style horse shows—from hunter-jumper and quarter horse to appaloosa and dressage—is the perfect excuse to dress to the nines and head to Venice for a Saturday afternoon event. If polo is your preferred sport, pony up to Sarasota Polo Club ’s spectacular grounds for private lessons and training, or stick to the stands for spectator games, concerts and social events. For a sprawling cross-country course designed by an Olympic gold medalist, visit the TerraNova Equestrian Center , tucked into the picturesque countryside of Myakka City. The Resort at Longboat Key Club Join the Club For a more active take on wellness, book tee time at Wellen Park Golf & Country Club in Venice, an 18-hole golfi ng experience that will challenge all player types. If a racket is your gear of choice, Laurel Oak Country Club is home to premier tennis courts and a facility impressive enough to host the Sarasota Open (twice!). Retreat south of Sarasota for Manasota Beach Club ’s all-inclusive membership to tap into all-access activities like tennis, bocce, croquet and pickleball. A crowdless cooldown at the pool or library is a joy. The Ritz-Carlton Members Club encompasses access to the legendary resort’s 315 acres and an immensely playable Tom Fazio-designed, 18-hole championship course. Top o a round with an elite beach day replete with reserved lounge chairs, towels, umbrellas, and food and beverage service. Find Your Flow A visit to Mandala Med Spa & Yoga Shala guarantees a well-balanced experience—from full-moon sound baths, guided meditations and yoga classes to healing modalities like acupuncture and energy therapy. Enjoy Yoga in the Park during the Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market on Sunday mornings for a gentle and free fl ow Fox Lea Farm Sun Served Bespoke Picnics PHOTO BY YOUR_BESPOKE_EXPERIENCES Leave the planning to local experts. Sarasota’s concierge services can turn the dream you long for into lifelong memories. The Coastal Concierge is your one stop for customized planning and no-stress booking— whether a business trip with sightseeing touches or a vacation of adventure and play. For special occasions, Sun Served Bespoke Picnics helps bring lavish and lovingly prepared picnics to life, customized and delivered straight to the location of your choice. Tail ed EXPERIENCES VisitSarasota.com 27
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