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Don’t Miss These FRLA Member Boutique Hotels Florida is home to hundreds of lovely hotels and resorts. We’ve discovered a few that you won’t want to miss. Enjoy dreaming about them while you learn what makes them unique, and then go find out for yourself!
Art Ovation Hotel, Sarasota
Comparable to an artist’s canvas where moments are carefully curated, the hotel provides guests with a unique and authentic experience by creating an innovative environment focused on Sarasota’s arts, culinary and cultural characteristics. This hotel is unique because: » Sarasota’s only full-luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown Sarasota. » Unique lobby with an evolving art gallery, “Artist in Residence” workshop featuring local and international artists creating new works of art, proscenium and stage for impromptu art and performances, barista. Recommended amenities include: » Rooftop pool, bar and restaurant. » Lobby with an evolving art gallery, “Artist in Residence” workshop featuring local and international artists creating new works of art, proscenium and stage for impromptu art and performances. » Complimentary shuttle service to areas that include Lido Beach and St. Armand’s Circle.
Baker’s Cay, Key Largo
Nestled amid a lush hardwood hammock forest on the edge of the turquoise Florida Bay, the resort is an eco-focused sanctuary featuring 200 guestrooms, unique culinary flavors and 15 acres of water and land-based adventures. This hotel is unique because: » It is truly focused on sustainability and conservation from guest amenities, to hotel vendors and more. » Rotating weekly activities and resort features are offered that appeal to all guests. » Offers a “Dock to Dish” program for freshly caught sustainable seafood with an educational component. Recommended amenities include: » The Love Tree — natural arch for picturesque weddings inspired by nature. » The Pergola — tucked beneath the hammocks on the edge of the bay, The Pergola is an intimate setting for romantic dinners, special celebrations or just lazing the day away. » Lush grounds — the dichotomy of a shady hardwood hammock forest in contrast to the soft sand, natural-entry beaches, is a rarity in the Florida Keys.
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