Golfer's Guide Sarasota Summer 2012

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IMG Academies Golf & Country Club Statistics Par 72 Black Blue White Gold Red

Yards 6855 6536 6216 5795 5294

Rating 73.7 72.2 70.3 68.5 71.4

Slope 141 136 127 119 129

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River Strand Golf & Country Club An impressive 27 holes of championship Arthur Hills golf along the Manatee River. It is worth a trip from anywhere in the Tampa Bay area.

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12 Featured Courses Descriptions and statistics of the Gulf Coast’s finest public access golf courses - from Sun City to Lake Suzy.

38 Mountain Golf A great golf getaway in the North Carolina mountains.

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41 Private Country Clubs An overview of the area’s finest private clubs.

56 Directory & Maps A comprehensive listing of featured courses. Follow the maps or enter the address in your GPS and get ready to play the best golf in Florida. sarasota.golfersguide.com

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER “America’s leading regional golf publications”

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elcome to the summer issue of the Greater Sarasota area Golfer’s Guide! The months of July through October bring longer days and a little slower pace in our lives. We can leisurely ponder such big decisions as whether to play 18 or 36 holes. I say go for it!

The local courses offer some of the best rates of the year, many summer leagues are in full swing and access to some of the private courses not usually available to the general public are permitted by either low summer membership packages, reciprocal country club memberships or by playing with the Big Summer Golf Card.

As you page though our great selection of courses, from executive courses where you can easily walk 9 or 18, to challenging championship caliber courses, you’ll notice the common threads of affordable golf courses, great service and southern hospitality. Be sure to include them on your summer play list.

You may want to consider a short getaway, and to help you plan it, we’ve included a story by Mark Cardon about his golf adventures in the mountains of western North Carolina.

So have fun, play well, wear plenty of sunscreen, drink fluids to keep hydrated and watch out for those afternoon storms. I hope to see you on the links this summer!

Jean Couser Regional Publisher

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River Strand Golf & Country Club Lennar’s Resort Provides An Excellent Getaway To All That Florida’s West Coast Has to Offer

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iving in River Strand means more than just owning a home, it’s a country club lifestyle affording buyers use of all River Strand’s facilities including a premier 27-hole championship golf course designed by the renowned Arthur Hills, Har-Tru tennis courts with on-site tennis pro-shop, an expansive 39,000 square feet Tuscan influenced clubhouse with formal and casual dining, and a 3,500-square-foot health and fitness spa with a massive resort-style pool.

River Strand by Lennar homes is offering its Coach homes, Estate homes, Terrace condominiums and Verandas ranging from 1,194 – 3,814 square feet from the mid $100’s.

The Full Country Club Equity Style Membership entitles you and your family to have full-use of all River Strand’s facilities including our 27-hole championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills. Reasonably priced annual dues cover all the golf and tennis you can play. With your membership, golf course fees are waived and you only pay for your golf cart rental.

Founded in 1954 Lennar is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes.

Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the Miami-based company has built over 750,000 homes in more than 54 cities coast to coast. Since the 1980s, Lennar has been especially well known for the “Everything’s Included Home,” which has recently been enhanced to include many more features and greater energy efficiency and technology at no additional charge. Buyers also enjoy the advantages of the in-house financial services of Universal American Mortgage Company and North American Title Company. sarasota.golfersguide.com

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ures the heart of the natural surroundings.

Additionally, the all-new Lennar. com gives perspective buyers instant access to over 800 Lennar communities nationwide and the ability to chat live with a Lennar Internet New Home Consultant.

The Southwest Florida division of Lennar offers a variety of homes from single-family, townhomes, and condominium residences to active lifestyle communities that offer homebuyers the very best amenities.

Open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. You may also view available Lennar communities by visiting the website at www.Lennar. com/SWFLsave.

Visit River Strand Golf And Country Club located just 1/2 mile east of I-75 on SR 64 (Exit 220). Turn left into the Heritage Harbour entrance and left at the lighthouse. For tee times and memberships sarasota.golfersguide.com

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call: (941) 708-3617. For information on our collection of homes visit us at the Sales and Information Center, located at 7211 Port Harbour Parkway. Call 888-212-2172 or visit: www.RiverStrand.com

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River Strand Golf & Country Club at Heritage Harbour River Strand Golf & CC Bradenton, FL www.riverstrandgolf.com (941) 708-3617

River Strand is located 1/2 mile east of I-75 exit 220, left into entrance of Heritage Harbour, then left at 4-way stop; follow River Heritage Blvd. 1 mile to end.

Visit www.riverstrand.com for real estate info.

Arthur Hills captures the heart of the natural surroundings.

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he new 27-hole championship golf course at River Strand, designed by world-renowned architect Arthur Hills, offers a first-class golf experience that will be challenging for the low-handicap golfer yet fair and fun for the high-handicap player. The golf course fits harmoniously with the environment, featuring holes intertwined with tributaries and estuaries. Experience the outstanding conditions and superior service of River Strand for yourself and call us for information on the best membership offer in the area!

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If you love golf, you’ll love Lennar because we have four world-class golf neighborhoods in River Strand by Lennar in Florida from which to choose. Here’s a big perk – if you want luxury features and upgrades included at no extra charge and some of our biggest savings in decades, you’ll really love Lennar! Call, click or visit our golf and country club community soon.

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University Park Country Club 27 Holes of Award Winning, 4-Star Rated Semi-Private Golf

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ee times at University Park Country Club, the area’s premier semi-private country club, continue to be the most sought after on Florida’s Cultural Coast. The breathtaking championship golf course is designed to reward the golfer, whatever their skill level, and provide an exhilarating golf experience against a stunning backdrop of native Florida. The impeccable conditions and beauty of the course, as well as the club’s renowned friendly service, offer the daily-fee player a private club experience that is surprisingly affordable.

This acclaimed course is at the heart of the award-winning University Park Country Club community, recognized by The National Association of Home Builders with their “Best Community Design in America” award. As University Park Country Club celebrates its 20th anniversary it is no surprise that the course consistently earns awards and recognition from independent reader’s surveys and discerning golfers.

Golf Digest continues to acknowledge the beautiful and challenging 27 holes at University Park with its 4-star rating for the 15th year in a row, its writer’s enthusiastically calling it a “must-play” course. The Ron Garl-designed course also earned the designation as “Most Women-Friendly Golf Course” by Golf For Women magazine, and locally, Sarasota Magazine readers have voted University Park Country Club “Best Place to Play Golf” for 19 years running! sarasota.golfersguide.com

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The Golf Academy at University Park, under the direction of LPGA Tour Player Sue Ertl, offers novice as well as experienced golfers group lessons, daily clinics, schools and individual instruction to ensure everyone gets the best out of their game.

Savvy golfers know to sign up at www.universitypark-fl.com to get the benefits of special rate promotions and competitively priced merchandise.

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For Tee Times call: (941) 359-9999. Visit University Park Country Club located just 1.8 miles west of I-75 on University Parkway (Exit 213). For club membership call Ann Backus at: (941) 355-3888 ext. 234.

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Capri Isles Golf Club

A Club of Strategy and Skill: Capri Isles is one of the oldest semiprivate golf courses in Venice. Located just off I-75 (Exit 193) near the heart of the City of Venice, Capri is perfectly situated for everyone staying in the Sarasota area.

This par-72 links-style golf course was rebuilt in 2003 with new greens, fairways and tees. There are four sets of tees allowing the novice or pro golfer a fair test of golf.

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Calusa Lakes Golf Club

A Golf Club of Distinction: Calusa Lakes’ beautiful wooded terrain highlights the natural setting of this outstanding 18-hole presentation. The spacious course weaves its way through a variety of pine forests and live oak-covered lake banks lending a rare mid-Atlantic feel to the course. A player-friendly course with rolling fairways, fair landing areas, no forced carries and large greens offers the players a unique and enjoyable golfi ng experience.

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An A˜ ordable Premier Club: This “parkland” 27-hole golf course is situated off of exit 195 on I-75 not far from the beaches, Sarasota and Port Charlotte. Three distinct “nines” meander through trees and over water features. The rolling fairways and undulating greens provide the player a variety of playing strategies while testing their shot-making skills. Where some courses have one signature hole, this club has many.

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Capri Isles Golf Club: 941-485-3371 Calusa Lakes Golf Club: 941-484-8995 Waterford Golf Club: 941-484-6621

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Bent Tree Country Club 941-371-8200

Tree-lined fairways of towering mature oaks, meticulously kept greens, and acres of lakes and streams create a unique and tranquil setting for firstclass championship golf. Our private club boasts one of the most flexible and creative membership plans around! For membership information, weddings, tournaments and parties call: 941-371-5854. www.benttreecc.net

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Misty Creek Country Club 941-921-5258

Misty Creek is a private memberowned club in a 350 acre wildlife preserve. Just minutes from the beaches and downtown, Misty Creek is a special place! Visiting golfers are welcome while we fill our membership roster. The course plays 6900 yards from the “tips�, yet multiple tees make it friendly for all. Located 3.5 miles east of I-75, Bee Ridge Rd. www.mistycreek.net

Myakka Pines Golf Club 941-474-1753

Myakka Pines is a member-owned 27-hole club.Visiting golfers are welcome while we fill our membership roster. Play golf on MiniVerde Greens while enjoying the natural beauty and wildlife. A full practice facility rounds out the amenities.

Walkers are welcome after 2:30 p.m.

River Road in Englewood, west of US 41 - close to Venice and North Port. www.myakkapinesgolfclub.com

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Dedicated to Excellence The combination of extensive golf knowledge, innovative course management, and a sincere passion for the traditions of the game elevate Pope Golf Management to a role as one of the top golf management companies in Florida and the Southeast.

The Sarasota-based organization now operates six courses, five in the Sarasota/ Manatee area and one in Tennessee, with thousands of rounds of golf played last year, and just as many satisfied customers!

The personalized attention of a team with over 100 years of golf course management experience is what sets Pope Golf apart in the golf course management field.

Keith Pope, president of the company that bears his name, is a PGA professional who has over 20 years of experience helping under-preforming clubs reach their full potential. Whether your golfing adventures lead you north or south of Sarasota, and are seeking an exceptional public golf or a private club experience, Pope Golf offers you several outstanding options with the best value for your golfing dollar.

Visit www.popegolf.net for more information today!

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Buffalo Creek Golf Course 941-776-2611

The goal of Buffalo Creek is simple offer the best value of any championship course in the area. A challenging par-72 Ron Garl design, perfect for all skill levels. Rolling, wide fairways in the Scottish links tradition wind through lakes and waterways, and not a house in sight! Staffed by PGA Professionals with a commitment to great customer service. The grill is open daily. www.golfmanatee.com

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Manatee County Golf Course Sarasota Golf Club 941-792-6773 941-371-2431 Experience home town hospitality!

Sharpen your game at the full practice facilities. A challenging layout, with five teeing areas making it friendly for all abilities. The snack bar is open for breakfast and lunch.

Centrally located, it is the closest championship length golf course to the beaches and 9.5 miles West of I-75 on SR70/53rd Ave. West in Bradenton. www.golfmanatee.com

Sarasota Golf Club is a family friendly facility. The course winds through mature trees in a natural Florida setting. Variety is the theme, with a nice balance of challenging long holes and fun short holes. A full practice facility is available to improve your game.

The casual clubhouse and pro shop is a gathering place for generations of golfers. Plan to host your next golf tournament here! www.sarasotagc.com

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n the heart of Manatee County just minutes from The Links at Greenfield Plantation I-75 at State Route 64 lies The Links at Greenfield Plantation. The Links combines the rare mix of afford- Bradenton, FL www.linksatgreenfieldplantation.com ability with championship golf, outstanding course condi- (941) 747-9432 tions and natural beauty. Generous landing areas off the • Challenging 18 hole layout • Par 72 championship course tee are coupled with well-bunkered, undulating greens.

• Competitive rates Enjoy, as the course weaves its way through wildlife-rich • Exceptional course conditions wetlands and over sparkling lakes. Regardless of which of Visit our website for Online Specials! the four sets of tees you choose, The Links provides just Two miles E of I-75, Exit 220 in Bradenton the right amount of challenge in a relaxed and friendly STATISTICS environment.

Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope From meeting you at the bag drop to serving your Black 6719 72.2 130 Blue 6262 70.0 126 favorite lunch item in our full-service snack bar, our 5712 67.5 117 White (Men) courteous and professional staff is on hand to ensure White (Women) 5712 73.0 131 4944 68.2 112 you have a fantastic golf experience. A well-conditioned Red golf course, exceptional service along with a great pracPERSONNEL Architect............................ CHIP POWELL tice facility and lessons avialable by PGA professionals General Manager ...............MARK HALTER awaits you.

Golf Professional ...........TIM BOHAN, PGA Have you played the Links lately? You will be amazed Superintendent ............JEFF CARTWRIGHT at the improvements in conditioning and customer service!

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Stoneybrook Golf Cub at Heritage Harbour Stoneybrook Golf Club Bradenton, FL www.golfstoneybrook.com (941) 746-2696 Located just 1/2 mile east of I-75 Exit 220. Convenient to Sarasota, Bradenton, Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Look for specials at www.golfstoneybrook.com Groups of 16 or more call 941-746-2696 for special pricing.

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ne of the area’s premier daily-fee golf courses!

This 18-hole, par-72 championship course plays through a landscape highlighted by mature wooded wetland preserves and ponds, creating strategic risk/reward holes. Designed by Aurthur Hills, one of the world’s top course designers, this “mustplay” masterpiece includes a large practice facility and a full-service clubhouse open daily for lunch, dinner and special events.

STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Black 7141 75.0 139 Blue 6720 73.2 135 White 6219 70.4 132 Gold 5647 67.8 120 Red 5002 69.8 121 PERSONNEL Architect................... ARTHUR HILLS Head Golf Pro ................ TODD PYLE Superintendent ....... KEVIN BALDWIN General Manager ..... CHRIS BRANDT Map Key Number

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Pinebrook/Ironwood Golf Club Pinebrook/Ironwood Bradenton, FL

www.pinebrookironwood.com (941) 792-3288 STATISTICS Par 61 Yards Rating Slope Men’s White 3706 59.9 101 Ladies’ Red 3146 57.8 94 PERSONNEL Architect .. .. .. .. .. .DEAN REFRAM Director of Operations . .JOEL KING General Manager .. ..MIKE WILSON Superintendent .. .. . JOE NUZBACK

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inebrook/Ironwood Golf Club is one of the area’s finest executive courses nestled inside a beautiful community.

Between the water-bordered fairways and the 37 bunkers surrounding 18 Champion Bermuda greens this 3,706-yard, par-68 course offers a challenge to golfers of all ages and handicaps. The amenities include a pro shop, snacks, refreshments and putting green.

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Bobby Jones Golf Club Bobby Jones Golf Club Sarasota, FL www.BobbyJonesGolfClub.com (941) 365-4653 (GOLF) SPECIAL FEATURES PGA Instruction 5 Day Advance Tee Times Website/Telephone League Play Available

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arasota’s only municipal golf facility with 45 holes of great golf fun and challenges. Play the American Course (18 holes, par71) and the British Course (18 holes, par-72) for the challenge or the 9-hole, par-30 Gillespie Executive for the fun! A full practice facility is available. Mulligan’s Grille is open daily for lunch, with full bar.

For 15 years, Bobby Jones has been voted as the No. 1 public/semi-private golf course by readers of the Sarasota Herald Tribune and has been named Best of the Best by Sarasota CHRISTIAN MARTIN, PGA Teacher of the Year 2011 Magazine.

STATISTICS PAR American 71 British 72 Gillespie 30

YRDS RAT/SLP 6032 69.2/119 6739 71.7/125 1687

STAFF & PERSONNEL Architects .................. DONALD ROSS, DAVE JOHNSTON, RON GARL General Manager ....SUSAN J. MARTIN Assistant GM ........CHRISTIAN MARTIN

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Rated ★★★★ by Golf Digest, The River Club is a challenging test of golf.

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easuring more than 7,000 yards from the back tees, The River Club is considered one of the more challenging layouts in the area. Two distinctive nines incorporate rolling fairways with plenty of mounding on the front, and dense woods with undulating, rolling greens on the back. To add to the playability, last summer the Ron Garldesigned 18-hole championship course incorporated all new state-of-the-art Jones Dwarf greens.

A semi-private country club, The River Club is open to the public seven days a week. Memberships are available. The restaurant offers panoramic views of the golf course and is open daily for breakfast, lunch and Friday night dinners. Other amenities include a full-service pro shop, lessons, driving range, tennis courts, pool, lounge and banquet facilities. Tee times are available two days in advance, and proper golf attire is required. Conveniently located one mile east of I-75 (exit 217), only minutes from Sarasota and Tampa/St. Petersburg.

The River Club Bradenton, FL

www.riverclubgc.com (941) 751-4211

STATISTICS Par: 72 Gold Blue White Green Red

PERSONNEL Architect ...................... RON GARL General Mgr ......... MIKE PASCUZZI Head Golf Pro ..... MARK HAWKINS Asst Golf Pros .......... KEITH DAVEY ..............................JACK MUNTHE ............JACQUES PANET-RAYMOND Superintendent. ..... DOUG POWELL

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Freedom Fairways Golf Course Sun City Center, FL (813) 633-GOLF www.brookdaleliving.com

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his well-maintained, challenging par-63 executive course winds around an abundance of lakes and through stands of pines and oaks. It features a mix of nine par-3s and nine par-4s ranging from 89 to 238 yards.

Tight, tree-lined fairways and small greens place a premium on accuracy. Playing Freedom Fairways will definitely improve your short game. Freedom Fairways is open to the public and memberships are available.

Please call the Pro Shop at (813) 633-GOLF (4653) for current rates and group discounts DIRECTIONS Take I-75 to 674 exit (exit 240 from south; exit 240A from north). Go east to first light. Turn left then right at Upper Creek Dr. Follow to course on left.

STATISTICS Par-63 Yards Rating Slope Gold 3210 56.0 78 Blue 2699 54.0 74 White 2393 54.1 73 Red 2022 51.0 67 PERSONNEL Pro Shop Manager........Bree Baker Superintendent‌‌..Chris Driggers Map Key Number

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Terra Ceia Bay Golf Club & Grove House Grill Terra Ceia Bay Golf Club Grove House Grill Palmetto, FL

(941) 729-7663 (941) 721-9315 Restaurant (941) 721-6280 Real Estate Sales

Public Play Welcome Anytime.

Located just north of the Manatee Fairgrounds and Palmetto H.S.

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his most challenging par-62 executive golf course is one of the best kept secrets on the Gulf Coast! Open to the public, this semi-private club has undergone a fabulous transformation under its new ownership. The remodeled clubhouse boasts a full-service bar, grill room and formal and informal dining rooms that are available for banquets and weddings. The back nine has recently been reconstructed.

Full practice facilities with driving range provide ample space to work on your game, and golfers can walk or ride anytime.

Memberships and league play available.

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STATISTICS Par 62 Yards Rating Slope Blue401561.1103 White 3646 59.7 99 Gold 3244 58.0 94 Red 3012 57.4 92 STAFF & PERSONNEL General Manager .. .ROBERT CHAPMAN Superintendent .. .KEITH MITCHELL Map Key Number

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Waterlefe Golf & River Club

Players must guard against being distracted by the beauty of the river.

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nspired by the backdrop of the Manatee River, the ultimate golf experience has been created with the perfect combination of beauty and challenge.

Imagine a golf course with four unforgettable holes that touch and border the scenic Manatee River. Waterlefe Golf & River Club’s design uniquely blends land and water with stately oaks, vistas of the Manatee River and surrounding marshes.

This course features gently sloped greens with the newest TifEagleÂŽ Bermuda grass for the ultimate in putting. From a lazy start on the par-5 first to the big finish on the 18th hole island green, golfers will delight in this naturally beautiful course and relish in knowing they are playing on the home to the 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, and 2012 U.S. Open Qualifying Tournaments. Home of The Golf Academy at Waterlefe, offering one-, two- or three-day golf schools.

Reserve your tee time online, 24 hours STEVE DIETZ, II a day, at www.waterlefegolf.com!

Waterlefe Golf & River Club Bradenton, FL www.waterlefegolf.com (941) 744-9771

Pro Shop .............(941) 744-9771 Clubhouse ........... (941) 744-9881 Tee Times ............ (941) 744-9771 I-75 to Exit 220. East to Upper Manatee River Rd. Turn left, Waterlefe is on the left.

STATISTICS Par: 72 Gold Blue White Green Red

Yards 6897 6462 5951 5213 4782

Rating 73.8 71.6 69.4 65.7 68.4

Slope 141 132 128 116 123

PERSONNEL General Manager........ JOE RASSETT Director of Golf ............... STEVE DIETZ, II Superintendent. ..........ERIK GOWDY Director of Instruction ...STEVE DIETZ, Sr.

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Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club

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Highly rated by Golf Digest for its championship caliber.

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or the most satisfying golf experience in the Tampa Imperial Lakewoods Bay area, visit the Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club in Golf Club Palmetto, FL Palmetto. Family owned and operated and superbly conditioned year-round, Imperial Lakewoods offers champi- www.ILWGC.com (941) 747-4653 Pro Shop onship-caliber golf at reasonable rates. Five sets of tees offer (800) 642-2193 a challenge to golfers of all levels. The 600-yard par-5 18th – (941) 723-3655 Restaurant Imperial’s signature hole – is regarded among the finest holes Tee Times online: found anywhere in Florida and considered by The Herald as 24 hours a day/7 days a week. the best golf hole in the area.

STATISTICS Yards Rating Slope The lakeside restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch. Par: 72 Champs/Gold 7019 73.9 136 Reserve the dining room with full bar for weddings and Mens/Blue 6802 72.9 132 Mens/White 6225 71.0 126 banquets.

Mens/Silver 5602 69.9 118 Our friendly staff will help to ensure that all our guests Ladies/Red 5275 69.9 117 feel like members. Memberships are currently being offered PERSONNEL at very affordable rates with no initiation Architect .................. TED MCANLIS GM’s ............... RIC & JOHN CUETO fee.

PGA Golf Pro ........... TRACY LOWRY Imperial Lakewoods is conveniently Supert. ......... GREGG RICHARDSON Teaching Pros. ........ TRACY LOWRY located within 30 minutes of St. PATRLICK WALSH, SUSAN GRAMS Petersburg, Tampa and Sarasota Food & Beverage ..... ERIC RICHARD at the intersection of I-275 and 1 TRACY LOWRY Map Key Number I-75 at Exit 229.

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15th St E. University Parkway

Tallevast Rd

SR 70

941-351-2666

#1 Practice Facility in the area www.suncoastgolfcenter.com Practice and Play at night

US 301

Stop by our newly remodeled clubhouse and patio featuring social areas serving beer, snacks and refreshments

NE Corner of Tallevast Road & Old 301 /15th St.E. Conveniently located next to Sarasota/Bradenton Airport

7741 15th Street East Sarasota, FL 34243

SUNCOAST

Club rentals • Cart rentals Golf carts available for golfers with disabilities Group and Corporate Outings Regrip; reshaft; all club repair Loft & Lie Adjustments Recognized Mitchell Golf Repair Center

State-of-the-art teaching academy with indoor hitting bays to practice in any weather.

PGA Instruction V1 video Anaysis • DVD of your Lesson ADULT CLINICS Individual Lessons Group Sessions • Junior Programs

New laser-leveled Lighted all Grass Driving Range practice putting greens, and practice bunkers

Brand New Course! Completely redesigned New Tiff Dwarf Bermuda Greens New tees and bunkers

Not Your Ordinary Golf Course Course!

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Maduro’s Cigar Bar

Maduro’s Cigar Bar • Two locations You are invited to experience Sarasota’s exclusive cigar bar with a Dominican flavor. A relaxing environment, surrounded by an extensive selection of the finest premium cigars and featuring the legendary Montecristo cigars, complemented by fine wines and imported beers. Annual memberships are also available in Club Maduro’s, which include: humidified private locker with engraved name plate, 10% discount on all non-sale purchases, one-year subscription to Cigar Aficionado, a free monthly cigar, regular cigar events with rollers and wine tasting.

7386 So. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 5275 University Parkway, Opposite Wilde Honda on US 41 Kohls Shopping Plaza 941-925-4747 941-358-2222

Sarasota’s Fun Place to Play & Learn

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Close to the beach and downtown!

A great course for Juniors and Seniors Beginning Golfers After Work Leagues Fun Family Outings Tournaments

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18 Hole • Par 58, 2810 yards • 9 & 18 Hole Rates • Walk or Ride Anytime • Club Rentals Available Complete Pro Shop • 2 Class-A PGA Professionals • Lessons Available • Club Fitting & Repair Daily Lunch Menu • Full Bar • Club House Available for Special Events • Memberships Available

VILLAGE GREEN Golf Club 3500 Pembrook Dr. Sarasota, FL www.villagegreengolfclub.com

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his Ted McAnlis-designed links course has preserved wetlands and 11 lakes in a natural setting. Experience our best-ever course conditions due to extensive renovations. New Bermuda Tifdwarf greens make putting fantastic. Plenty of wildlife and nature at its finest! The signature hole is the 504-yard, par-5 13th, a dogleg right, over water. Amenities include a fully stocked pro shop, courteous staff and restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, plus a phone on the ninth tee to order food at the turn. A large practice facility offers grass tees, chipping from grass and bunkers and an 18-hole putting green. Lessons are available with our PGA pro by appointment. Proper golf attire required.

No tank tops, tee shirts or cutoffs. Soft spikes only.

Club rentals are available. Call for tee times up to seven days in advance. Online reservations can be made anytime on our website: www. tatumridgegolflinks.com. We welcome large groups for outings and tournaments.

Our restaurant is also available for special events.

JERRY BURTON General Manager

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Tatum Ridge Golf Links Sarasota, FL www.tatumridgegolflinks.com (941) 378-4211

Located on Tatum Road Turn left off Fruitville Road, 2 miles east of I-75, Exit 210 E-mail: tatumridgegolf@verizon.net STATISTICS Par: 72 Blue White Gold Red

Yards Rating Slope 6747 72.1 124 6111 69.1 118 5435 65.9 110 5126 64.6 104

PERSONNEL General Mngr ......... JERRY BURTON Superintendent ........TOM HILFERTY Restaurant Mngr .......ADRIAN PLAIA Teaching Pro .............. BOB KELLER Architect ...................TED MCANLIS

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Lake Venice Golf Club

Lake Venice Golf Club Venice, FL On the island of Venice www.lakevenicegolf.com (941) 488-3948

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ome to Lake Venice for the best golf value in the Sarasota area! New for this season are lush overseeded tees, greens and fairways that enhance the championship quality of this 27-hole facility. Located on the Isle of Venice adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico, golfers can walk or ride any time to experience the Gulf breezes and truly natural surroundings of this local favorite. Tee times are not required.

Lake Venice is renowned for reasonable rates, quality service and a knowledgeable friendly staff. Call for DAVID KNOTT seasonal pricing and afternoon specials.

STATISTICS Par 72 Yards Blue 6636 White 6274 Red 5699

Rating Slope 71.1 127 69.5 124 71.1 119

STAFF & PERSONNEL Architects . .. .. MARK MAHANNAH Manager of Golf . .. .. .ROD PARRY Superintendent .. .. . DAVID KNOTT AM Riding $30 Afternoon Riding $20 FLORIDA RESIDENTS $5.00 off round of golf 18 hole am riding rate with ad and valid ID Exp 10/31/2012 79 Map Key Number Teaching Professional

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Your Golf Equipment Headquarters FIRST PLACE Visit us at our brand new location 1999-2011 2371 East Venice Avenue READER’S Venice, FL 34292 CHOICE AWARDS

Sarasota Herald Tribune Best Place to Buy Golf Equipment

Twelve Years in a Row • • • • •

TRADE-INS WELCOME CLUB REPAIRS & RENTALS GIFT CERTIFICATES TOURNAMENT DISCOUNTS MENS AND WOMEN’S APPAREL Locally owned and operated since 1996

941-497-7910

(Exit 193 off I-75)

Corner of Jacaranda Blvd and Venice Ave Next to the new Publix

e-mail: dan@venicegolfcenter@com

$10.00 OFF Any $50.00 Purchase

Excluding Ping Products and Golf Balls Excluding In Store Specials With Coupon Expires 10/31/2012 Coupons cannot be combined with any in-store specials

NAME BRAND GOLF EQUIPMENT AT DISCOUNT PRICES...

Centrally located between 13 Venice area golf courses.

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Natural landscaping and immaculate grooming earn Sarasota National certification as an Audubon International Silver Signature site.

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Southwest Florida golf gem is poised to delight Sarasota National Golf Club and challenge golfers. Gordon Lewis’ latest creation is an intriguing and dramatic design that Venice, FL is also the centerpiece of the exciting new South Venice www.sarasotanationalgolf.com (941) 496-8676 community, Sarasota National Golf Club. The comLocated in South Venice. From I-75, munity is nestled among 2,200 acres of native Florida Jacaranda Blvd (exit 193) west to US landscape abundant in pines, oaks and palm trees with 41, turn south, Sarasota National is approximately 2 miles on the right. close to 350 acres of lakes.

Built to the specifications of Silver Signature by Audu- STATISTICS bon International, the golf course is both environmenPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope 7227 74.2 129 tally friendly and unparalleled in beauty and playability. Black Gold 6559 71.1 122 The expansive fairways, undulating greens, multiple tee Silver 6034 68.8 116 Jade 5050 68.7 113 placements and strategic bunker positioning will allow the course to be flexible enough for high-handicap golf- PERSONNEL Architect......................... GORDON LEWIS ers to enjoy, but capable of challenging the very best Director of Golf ............... MARK TROTTER golfers.

Head Golf Professional Professionally managed by Troon GolfÂŽ, golfers can ........................... CHARLES DARBYSHIRE expect exceptional service and a world-class golf ex- PGA Tournament Dir ...........RICH WHALEN Asst Professional .............. JACK COLLINS perience every time. The golf complex includes a fullySuperintendent. ...............JOSH DELBENE stocked pro shop, aqua range with natural turf targets, chipping and putting greens and lessons are available by PGA professionals.

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Oyster Creek Golf Club Oyster Creek Golf Club Englewood, FL

www.oystercreekgolfclub.com (941) 475-0334 STATISTICS Par 60 Yards Blue 3976 White 3445 Red 2840

Rating Slope 59.3 100 57.2 93 56.0 85

PERSONNEL Architect .. .. .. .. .. TED MCANLIS Director of Operations . JOEL KING Gen. Mgr. . .. .. DENNY BURNHAM Supt... .. .. .. .. .ANDREW JORDAN

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ot your typical executive golf course, Oyster Creek, designed by Ted McAnlis, is both challenging and scenic. Accuracy off the tee is important as water comes into play on 13 of the 18 holes. Distance is critical on only a few of the par 4s, but even low-handicap golfers find they play to their handicap. Oyster Creek offers meticulously manicured greens surrounded by environmentally-protected natural wetlands.

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THE GOLF ACADEMY AT HERON CREEK

Learn to correct your own mistakes

JOSEPH SALVAGGIO, PGA DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION Certified Club fitting Specialist

TaylorMade Select Fit Clubfitting System

Improve your Game Clinics

STATE OF THE ART “PLANE PERFECT GOLF” SWING TRAINER Learn the only self correcting method of practicing and playing, as taught by Ernest Jones Group Lessons • Playing Lessons • 1-Day Boot Camps

Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm: Only $20.per person

New for 2012!!

Wednesday Half Day Short Game Schools 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. (3 Person Max) $120. Includes Lunch

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA’S BEST PRACTICE FACILITY PLUS A 27-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE, RATED 4 1/2-STARS by Golf Digest

ALL LESSONS BY APPOINTMENT CALL 941-518-6646

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Heron Creek Golf & Country Club Heron Creek Golf & CC 5301 Heron Creek Blvd.

North Port, FL 34287 www.heron-creek.com (941) 423-6955

Enter Heron Creek at 3401 South Sumter Blvd, North Port, between US41 and I-75 Exit 182.

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he 27-hole championship is rated 4-1/2 stars by Golf Digest, for its superb, natural design that not only preserves, but enhances its natural surroundings. Elevated tees assist the golfer with shot placement and the sloping greens are meticulously maintained. The practice facilities and learning center are without question the largest and finest in the region, with multiple areas to develop every facet of your game. Tee times available seven days in advance.

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CALL : 914-423-6955

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With this completed coupon. Valid through 10/31/2012. Nov-Dec play for only $45.

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Port Charlotte Golf Club Pt. Charlotte Golf Club Port Charlotte, FL www.portcharlottegolfclub.com (941) 625-4109

Stop by to see the beautiful renovated clubhouse. Take US 41 to Conway right into entrance.

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ort Charlotte Golf Club has a reputation as one of the foremost layouts in Southwest Florida. After a total renovation, the course is in the best shape ever! Featuring undulating greens with TifEagle® Bermuda grass, new bunkers and reshaped fairways, the course is challenging but player-friendly. The practice area offers nine target greens and a short game and practice bunker area. The redesigned clubhouse offers breakfast and lunch. If you haven’t played here lately, you are in for a treat.

STATISTICS Par 72 Yards Rating Gold 6754 71.8 Blue 6344 70.0 White 6076 68.5 Green 5378 67.5 Red 4971 67.5

Slope 119 116 114 110 105

PERSONNEL Head Golf Pro . . MARK FAULKNER Superintendent .. .. BRAD WRIGHT

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Deep Creek Golf Club Deep Creek Golf Club Punta Gorda, FL www.DeepCreekGC.com (941) 625-6911 STATISTICS Par 72 Yards Rating Back 6045 68.2 Middle 5375 66.9 Front 4860 67.9

PERSONNEL Architect .. .. .. MARK MCCUMBER PGA Pro/GM .. .. .. .. ..TODD EVANS Superintendent .. .. JOHN PLANHOLT F&B Manager .. JACKIE RICHARDSON

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eep Creek Golf Club has been voted “Best of Charlotte County” for seven straight years. Tee times are available five days in advance. Memberships are also available.

We feature a full restaurant and bar, offering breakfast, lunch, and an occasional dinner. The restaurant and golf course are very popular for golf leagues, golf outings and non-golf functions.

We also have a full range and a large putting green. Rental clubs and golf lessons are also available.

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Riverwood Golf Club

Ranked 15th in Florida by GolfWeek as a “Best Course to Play 2012” and rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest since 1995.

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estled among towering pine trees, sparkling lakes, Riverwood Golf Club Port Charlotte, FL natural preserves and the majestic Myakka River www.riverwoodgc.com is Riverwood’s par-72 championship golf course.

(941) 764-6661 With five sets of tees, there is a challenge associated with every hole. Riverwood is home to a superb golf and practice I-75 to exit 179, Toledo Blade Blvd., west to SR776, turn right, learning center, complemented by a spacious putting green head ahead 3 miles. and chipping area. A staff of PGA teaching professionals can STATISTICS help you discover the best golfer in you. Hosting national, Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope state and local golf championships is part of our history Black 7004 74.8 144 Blue 6472 71.9 133 here at Riverwood.

White 6034 70.1 128 Red 4695 68.0 114 Ranked 15th in Florida by Golf Week magazine as a “Best Gold (M) 5376 66.6 119 Course to Play 2012” and rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest since Gold (W) 71.7 126 White (W) 75.1 135 1995. Superior course conditions, outstanding tournament management and excellent service are our trademarks.

PERSONNEL GM/Membership ....... MIKE BURTON Proper dress is required. To reserve tee times four days in Head Golf Pro .............. BOB RIDGE advance, arrange for lessons or groups, golf Assist. Pro ........... CHRIS SKEADOS Teaching Pro..............JOHN MOODY and vacation packages, special events and Superintendent. ....... ERIC PINKHAM membership information, call (941) 764-6661.

Architect ................... GENE BATES For information on a variety of scenic homes, visit the Centex Homes Sales Center, call (941) 764-6660 or visit our website 20 BOB RIDGE Map Key Number at www.centexhomes.com!

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Boca Royale Country Club

Boca Royale tests your shotmaking ability with several risk/reward sceneraios..

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Boca Royale oca Royale Country Club has has now been welcomed into the Neal Communities family who Country Club Englewood, FL developed and currently operate University Park www.bocaroyale.net Country Club in Sarasota, Florida.

Boca Royale Country Club is now open to the public, (941) 474-7475 and offers a challenge for all skill levels. Our full service Ideally located in south Sarasota near Boca Grande on State pro shop staff and our teaching professionals are waiting County, Highway 776, just 4 miles south of to serve our members and visitors.

U.S. 41, a 3 mile drive to the Gulf of Mexico.

Boca Royale Country Club has 18 championship holes with Ultradwarf greens, four tee box locations STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope and an excellent putting practice area. Very few homes 6237 71.1 137 can be seen from the fairways. Instead you see towering Blue White 5833 69.2 129 Yellow 5106 66.0 119 oaks, cypress, palms, exotic Melaleuca trees and lush Red 4971 69.6 117 green fairways along with native birds PERSONNEL and wildlife. Our course commands General Manager ...............BRUCE SMITH close to 150 acres of lakes, golf course Golf Professional ........... ADRIAN MATERN greenery and tropical nature preserves 1st Assistant Golf Professional................

SCOTT HOLCOMB and is a beautiful landscape of woodlands, sand and water.

ADRIAN MATERN Make a tee time today by contacting PGA Professional South Africa the club at 941-474-7475.

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Bobcat Trail Golf Club

One of Florida’s top public courses. Rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest

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obcat Trail Golf Club features Champion Ultra Dwarf Bobcat Trail Golf Club greens that are rolling fast and true. The undulating North Port, FL greens provide a challenging and rewarding putwww.bobcattrailgc.com (941) 429-0500 ting experience. The clubhouse has a superior dining and lounge atmosphere and a first-class pro shop for local and Bobcat Trail is conveniently located in North Port, 3 miles south visiting golfers. of I-75 at exit 179 (old 32), on The par-71 course plays at 6,748 yards from the tips, with Toledo Blade Blvd. four additional sets of tees to accommodate every skill level.

Designed by 2003 Canadian Open Champion and former PGA STATISTICS Par: 71 Yards Rating Slope Champion Bob Tway, and golf course architect Lee Singletary, Blue (Tway) 6748 73.1 131 Gold (Bobcat) 6242 70.8 125 “The Cat” is the epitome of “risk-reward” golf. The keys to Green (Gator) 5765 68.2 121 scoring at “The Cat” are well-placed drives on the wide, rolling White (Hawk) Men 5271 64.4 116 fairways; accurate irons to the proper “shelf;” and imagination White (Hawk) Ladies 5271 70.8 125 and steady nerves on and around the large, undulating, wellRed (Fox) 4800 68.5 117 bunkered greens.

Because of the superior customer service PERSONNEL and commitment to excellence by the entire PGA General Manager: ..... BRUCE HARRIS staff, Bobcat Trail is one of the few courses in Superintendent: ......... THOMAS JONES Sarasota County rated 4-1/2 stars and considered a “must play” by Golf Digest - also designating it as one of Florida’s Top 30 public golf BRUCE HARRIS courses. For current rates and other information, PGA/ General 96 Map Key Number Manager visit us at www.bobcattrailgc.com. sarasota.golfersguide.com

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Mountain Golf A Cool Retreat in Sapphire Valley, NC

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t is small world up here in the mountains of Western North Carolina where for six months out of the year it is about as close to paradise as one can get.

Quite of few people from the SarasotaBradenton area call this home during the hot summer Florida months and for good reason. It is much cooler, the golf courses are challenging for flat landers and fun to play.

In fact, even the pros at the only socalled public courses in the Cashiers area have Sarasota ties.

Dave Abrahamson is the head pro at picturesque Sapphire National Golf Club.

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Craig Hartle is the head pro at the High Hampton Inn Country Club. He was in Sarasota just three weeks ago visiting Chris Ayles, the director of instruction at TPC-Prestancia. Both were on the same championship high school team in Michigan years ago.

So much for the small-world hook.

Like many Floridians, I am here just trying to cool off for a few days and give these mountain courses my best shot.

It didn’t take me long to discover the best club in my bag at Sapphire National.

It is called a walking stick. Without it, I would have been lost for days.

Steep, treacherous and fascinating are the words that come to mind. The course boasts majestic mountain views, dramatic elevation changes and a 4 ½ -star rating from Golf Digest.

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When playing Sapphire National, make sure you purchase a guide book and ask if the golf cart brakes have been inspected.

Otherwise, you could end up in South Carolina.

For high handicappers, making pars or birdies on Sapphire National is comparable to Christmas Day. The green on the par 3 No. 2 hole is located over 100 feet below the back tee.

The course guide book claimed par is a good score on this hole. I made par, and it made my day.

Golfers that have played Sapphire National will never forget the 13th hole, a par 4 adjacent to a spectacular waterfall. Locals say it is one of the most famous holes in North Carolina. They will get no argument from me.

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any better, the downhill 15th hole challenges shot-making skills. The par 3 has a small island green that can be reached by either swimming or boardwalk. I took the boardwalk and circled a 2 on my scorecard.

High Hampton is shorter, much flatter and easier than Sapphire National. There is only one bunker on the entire course. “If you get in that bunker, you need to come see me for a lesson,” Hartle said.

The fees for Sapphire National are $80 before 3 p.m. and $45 after. At High Hampton, the fees are $79 before 3 p.m. and $49 after.

Need a reasonable place to stay?

Consider Toxaway Views, a quiet hideaway located between Brevard and Cashiers.

Golf packages can be obtained through Golfer’s Guide (941-792-2737).

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The Highlands…Nature at its finest. ber o t c O n i g n i Open s! n e e r g d e t a v eno with newly r Don’t miss your opportunity to play this traditional Florida style country club championship course.

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Plantation Golf & Country Club

One of the finest country clubs on Florida’s West Coast, and voted Best Golf Course by the Herald Tribune’s Reader’s Choice Awards and Best Private Country Club and Best Golf Course Community by the Venice Reader’s Choice Awards.

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lantation Golf & Country Club is a member-owned, private Plantation Golf & Country Club club boasting 36 holes of championship golf with tee times Venice, FL always available, 13 Har-Tru tennis courts, a heated Junior www.plantationgcc.com Olympic size swimming pool, jacuzzi spa, bocce courts, state-of(941) 493-2000 Golf Shop the-art fitness center and a grand clubhouse with the ambiance and STATISTICS charm of “Old Florida.”

BOBCAT 72 Yards Rating Slope Distinctive dining is the hallmark of Plantation. Our newly con- Par: BOBCAT 6813 74.0 140 structed Sunset Lounge and The Terrace have incredible views, and Black 6516 72.6 135 offer both indoor and outdoor dining, with a casual feel. Members Blue White 6110 70.6 130 Gold 5655 68.7 124 enjoy both fine and casual dining menus with a fine dining menu Red 5258 72.1 124 available at all times. We offer many special themed dinner nights throughout the year. Our Presidents Room is available for members PANTHER Par 72 Yards Rating Slope Blue 6427 71.4 134 to host smaller special occasion events and private parties.

White 6067 69.9 128 Expanding golf services; the Golf Learning Center has been in Gold 5402 67.5 121 Red 4925 70.0 118 operations for two years now. Our complete facility offers all the PERSONNEL latest golf technologies and is run by the most tenured PGA and Manager .. .. JOHN LEINAWEAVER LPGA staff in our area. We have conducted numerous golf schools General Director of Golf .. .. .. KEITH STRUBLE Superintendent .. .. .. . JAMIE DETERT for both members and non-member enthusiasts.

Head Golf Pro . .. .. MIKE DOMALSKE Plantation Golf & Country Club Club is very proud to be seFitting & Asst Golf Pro .. DAVID HRONEK Dir of Instruction .. .. .. JULIE EDGAR lected to host the LPGA annual tour qualifying school since 1987.

1st Asst Golf Pro .. .. RYAN WOMACK This past year, we successfully hosted 240 hopeful contestants dur- Membership Dir . .. .. ELAINE DEXTER ing the last week of September. Our Bobcat and Panther courses are 73 Map Key Number included in the Golf Digest’s Places to Play.. sarasota.golfersguide.com

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The Golf Learning Center at Planta�on Golf & Country Club offers all the lastest Golf technologies, is run by the most tenured PGA and LPGA staff in our area and is conduc�ng numerous Golf Schools for both Members and Non‐Member Golf Enthusiasts.

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Show your apprecia�on to your customers or employees with a day at Planta�on. Includes 18 holes of Championship Golf at Planta�on, Lunch in the Grill room, 8 Sequence print out of your swing and archived Video of your swing, V1’s branded academy, Pro Shop discount. $85 per person, minimum of 4

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he opportunity to enjoy this sophisticated private club is now open to non-members. Gentle, contoured fairways wind through 150 acres of Laurel and Live Oak trees. This “must-play” masterpiece includes a large practice facility and an elegant full-service clubhouse open daily for lunch, seasonal dinners, special events and weddings. Join now - no initiation fees - low monthly fees. Contact Bill Crusselle at 941-776-2602 for more information.

STATISTICS Par 72 Yards Championship 7072 Blue 6505 White 6095 Green (Men) 5603 Green (Women) 5603 Red (Women) 5243

Rating 74.0 71.0 69.5 67.3 72.2 70.1

Slope 136 130 124 111 126 120

STAFF & PERSONNEL Architect...........................TED MCANLIS General Manager .........BILL CRUSSELLE Head Golf Pro ............... ERIC STEPHENS Superintendent .................. RON MOORE Map Key Number

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Jacaranda West Country Club Jacaranda West Country Club Venice, FL www.jacwestcc.com (941) 493-2664

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he award-winning Country Club at Jacaranda West offers an exciting golf, tennis and social experience. This memberowned, equity club features one of the best 18-hole, par-72 golf courses with TifEagle Bermuda greens. The popular Jacaranda Tennis Club features eight Har-Tru courts — two are available with lights for evening play.

For membership information call 941-4975361. Limited tee times available to nonGAVIN DARBYSHIRE PGA Golf Pro members - call 941-493-2664.

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STATISTICS Par 72 Yards Rating Black 6574 71.7 Blue 6138 69.6 White 5746 67.8 Red 5282 70.2

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PERSONNEL Architects . .. .. MARK MAHANNAH . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .CHIP POWELL PGA Pro . .. .. .. .. .GAVIN DARBYSHIRE Assistant Pro .. .. .. .. BOB DOYLE Superintendent .. ..ED ANDERSON

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• Beautiful Mediterranean Clubhouse features casual and fine dining to enhance your membership experience.

• A variety of membership options are available to fit your needs.

• Summer memberships are now available for $100 a month.

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Located just minutes north of Downtown Sarasota.

From downtown take US 41 North to Whitfield Ave., turn Right, go 1/2 mile to Willow St. and turn Left Sara Bay Country Club will be to the Right STATISTICS Par: 72 Blue White Gold Red

Yards Rating Slope 7021 73.8 136 6414 71.0 125 5739 67.7 118 5264 70.5 117

PERSONNEL Architect...........................DONALD ROSS General Manager ...............PAUL BARONE Head Professional................DAREN KING Superintendent. ...................BOB GWODZ For Information on Membership Incentives, Contact Dennis Budny, Membership Director membership.sbcc@verizon.net Or call (941) 355-7658

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56 Bent Tree Country Club Private 6880-5350/73.2 (941) 371-8200 16 4700 Bent Tree Boulevard, Sarasota, FL; 1.5 miles east of I-75, Bee Ridge Road (Exit 207).

6 Bobby Jones Golf Course Public 45 holes/69.8 (941) 365-4653 22 1000 Circus Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34232; Off Beneva Road, between Fruitville & 17th. Turn on Circus Blvd.

96 Bobcat Trail Golf Club Semi-Private 6748-4800/73.0 (941) 429-0500 37 1350 Bobcat Trail, North Port, FL, 34288; I-75 to exit 179, 2 miles west on Toledo Blade.

60 Boca Royale Country Club Semi-Private 6237-4971/71.1 (941) 474-7475 36 1601 Englewood Road, Englewood, FL 34223 ; Off Hwy 776, 4 miles south of US41 .

7 Calusa Lakes Golf Club Semi-Private 6740-5197/72.7 (941) 484-8995 14 1995 Calusa Lakes Blvd., Nokomis, FL 34275; Exit 195 off I-75 - Laurel Rd. W to Mission Valley Rd., Right, 1.3 miles.

8 Capri Isles Golf Club Semi-Private 6575-5075/72 (941) 485-3371 14 849 Capri Isles Blvd., Venice, FL 34292; I-75 off Jacaranda Blvd. (exit 193), R on Venice Ave., R on Capri Isles Blvd.

53 The Concession Golf Club Private 7470-5019/77.6 (941) 322-1922 5 7700 Lindrick Lane, Bradenton, FL 34202; Exit 213 off I-75, East on University Pkwy; left on Bourneside Blvd to end 57 Heron Creek Golf & Country Club Semi-Private 27 holes/73.1 (941) 423-6955 33 5301 Heron Creek Boulevard, North Port, FL 34287; Three miles west of I-75, Exit 182 71 Jacaranda West Country Club Private 6574-5282/72 (941) 493-2664 44 1901 Jacaranda Boulevard, Venice; Exit 193 off I-75, Jacaranda Blvd. 2 miles west 79 Lake Venice Golf Club Public 6636-5699/72 (941) 488-3948 30 1801 South Harbor Drive, Venice, FL; Business 41 to W. Venice Ave, L on S. Harbor Drive 2-1/2 miles 35 Highlands Course at The Meadows Semi-Private 6669-5090/72 (941) 225-2232 40 3400 Longmeadow Sarasota, FL; I-75 to Exit #213; W approx 1 mile, S on N. Honore Ave; S 1 mile to Longmeadow 23 Misty Creek Country Club Private 6895-5208/72 (941) 921-5258 16 8954 Misty Creek Dr., Saraota, FL 34241; 3.2 miles east of I-75, Bee Ridge Roadl, (Exit 207) 47 Myakka Pines Golf Club Semi-Private 27 holes/72 (941) 474-1753 16 2550 South River Road, Englewood, FL 34223; Exit 191 off I-75, 9 miles west, cross US 41, 4 miles more 73 Plantation Golf & Country Club Private 36 holes/73.7 (941) 493-2000 42 500 Rockley Blvd, Venice, FL 34293; From I-75, Jacaranda Blvd (exit 193) W to US 41, S approx 3 mi on left 41 Sara Bay Country Club Private 7021-5264/73.8 (941) 355-7658 45 7011 Willow Street, Sarasota, FL 34243; Just N of the airport. US 41 to Montgomery Ave; turn right 77 Sarasota Golf Club Semi-Private 6585-4985/72 (941) 371-2431 16 7280 N Leewyn Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240; East off I-75, Exit 207 onto Bee Ridge, 3rd stoplight, turn left 36 Sarasota National Golf Club Semi-Private 7227-5050/72 (941) 496-8676 31 25510 National Blvd, Venice, FL 34293; From I-75 Jacaranda Blvd (exit 193) W to US 41, turn S appr 2 mi on R 16 Tatum Ridge Golf Links Semi-Private 6747-5126/72 (941) 378-4211 29 421 North Tatum Road, Sarasota, FL 34240; 2 miles eat of I-75 off Fruitville Road Exit 210 5 University Park Country Club Semi-Private 27 holes/72 (941) 359-9999 12 7671 The Park Blvd., University Park, FL; 1.8 miles west of I-75 on University Parkway, (Exit 213) 80 Village Green Golf Club Public Executive (941) 922-9500 28 3500 Pembrook Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34239; Just North of Bee Ridge Road on Beneva, turn left on Pinecrest 17 Waterford Golf Club Semi-Private 27 holes/72.3 (941) 484-6621 15 1454 Gleneagles Dr., Venice, FL 34292; Exit 195, Laurel Rd., west to light at Pinebrook, left on Edmunsdson Rd.

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46 Freedom Fairways

MANATEE COUNTY FEATURE COURSES PRIVATE COURSES DINING SHOPPING LIVING ON THE LINKS SERVICES DRIVING RANGES

1 Imperial Lakewoods

30 Buffalo Creek

69

70

22

Terra Ceia Bay

River Wilderness

29 Waterlefe

31 31 River Strand

4

26

64

Links of Stoneybrook Greenfield

River Run

44 Pinebrook Ironwood

49 Manatee County

62 IMG Academies

62

3 River Club

41

53 53

Sara Bay

53 Concession

34 34

34 Suncoast Golf

5 University Park

5

65

100 75

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FEATURED COURSE

TYPE

YDS/PAR

PHONE

PG.

MANATEE AREA MAP

30 Buffalo Creek Golf Course Public 7005-5261/72 (941) 776-2611 17 8100 Erie Road, Palmetto, FL 34221; i-75 to exit 224, 301 North to Erie Road, 2 mi to 69th St. E turn left 53 The Concession Golf Club Private 7470-5019/77.6 (941) 322-1922 5 7700 Lindrick Lane, Bradenton, FL 34202; Exit 217 off I-75 62 IMG Academies Golf & Country Club Semi-Private 6855-5294/72 (941) 758-1464 2 4350 El Conquitador Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34210; US 41 to Bayshore Gardens Pkwy, west to entrance 1 Imperial Lakewoods Golf Course Semi-Private 7019-5275/72 (941) 747-4653 26 9680 Buffalo Road, Palmetto, FL 34221; Exit 229 off I-75, 1/4 mile east 64 The Links at Greenfield Plantation Public 6719-4944/72 (941) 747-9432 19 10325 Greenfield Plantation Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202; I-75 Exit 220 (SR 64) East 2 miles 49 Manatee County Golf Course Public 6703-5587/72 (941) 792-6773 17 6415 53rd Ave W. Bradneton, FL 34210; Cortez road to 66th St W. Turn south then east on 53rd Ave. 44 Pinebrook/Ironwood Golf Club Executive 3706-3146/59.9 (941) 792-3288 20 4260 Ironwood Circle, Bradenton, FL 34209; Just off Cortez Road between 51st St. W. & 43rd. St. West 3 The River Club Semi-Private 7031-5056/72 (941) 751-4211 23 6600 River Club Blvd., Bradenton, FL; 1 mile east of I-75 off SR70, exit 217 4 River Run Golf Links Public 18 holes/70 (941) 708-6331 21 1801 27th St. E. Bradenton, FL; Exit 220 (SR 64) west to 27th St. E. turn south (next to Pirate City) 31 River Strand Golf Club at Heritage Harbour Semi-Private 27 holes/72 (941) 708-3617 8 7155 Grand Estuary Trail, Bradenton, FL 34212; I-75to exit 220. 1/2 mile East on SR 64 70 River Wilderness Golf & Country Club Private 7072-5243/72 (941) 776-2602 44 1 Wilderness Blvd., Parrish, FL 34219; Exit 224 off I-75, north on 301 to Old Tampa Rd, 2.5 mi. on right 41 Sara Bay Country Club Private 7021-5264/73.8 (941) 355-7658 45 7011 Willow Street, Sarasota, FL 34243; Just N of the airport. US 41 to Montgomery Ave; turn right 26 Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour Public 7141-5002/72 (941) 746-2696 20 7900 Stone Harbour Loop, Bradenton, FL 34202; I-75 to Exit 220. East on SR 64 34 Suncoast Golf Center Executive 9 holes/27 (941) 351-2666 27 7741 15th Street East, Sarasota, FL 34243; Old 301 and Tallevast Road, just north of the airport 69 Terra Ceia Bay Golf Club Executive 3927-3014/62 (941) 729-7663 24 2802 Terra Ceia Bay Blvd, Palmetto; Just north of Palmetto off US 41 5 University Park Country Club Semi-Private 27 holes/72 (941) 359-9999 12 7671 The Park Blvd., University Park, FL; 1.8 miles west of I-75 on University Parkway, (Exit 213) 29 Waterlefe Golf & River Club Semi-Private 6997-4782/72 (941) 744-9771 25 1022 Fish Hook Cove, Bradenton, FL 34202; I-75 to Exit 220, E to Upper Manatee River Rd, N to course on L

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46 Freedom Fairways Golf Club Semi-Private 3210-2022/56 (813) 633-GOLF 3940 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573; I-75 to Exit 240 to 1st light; L then right at Upper Creek

MAP KEY 37

97

MAP KEY 31 31

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REAL ESTATE

River Strand Golf & Country Club River Strand Golf & Country Club

TYPE Golf Community Golf Community

$

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LOCATION Bradenton Bradenton

PHONE

24

PG.

(941) 321-8143 (941) 955-6100 nfpga.com popegolf.net (941) 929-9600 TeeOffSarasota.com (941) 735-4428

PHONE

22 63 55 16 64 46 55

PG.

(888) 204-3489 (888) 204-3489

8 11

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57 Heron Creek

96 Bobcat Trail

57

47 Myakka Pines

72 Deep Creek

60

100

Boca Royale

98 Port Charlotte

20 Riverwood

CHARLOTTE COUNTY FEATURE COURSES PRIVATE COURSES DINING SHOPPING LIVING ON THE LINKS SERVICES DRIVING RANGES

19 Oyster Creek

MAP KEY

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CHARLOTTE COUNTY

96 Bobcat Trail Golf Club Semi-Private 6748-4800/73.0 (941) 429-0500 37 1350 Bobcat Trail, North Port, FL, 34288; I-75 to exit 179, 2 miles west on Toledo Blade.

60 Boca Royale Country Club Semi-Private 6237-4971/71.1 (941) 474-7475 36 1601 Englewood Road, Englewood, FL 34223 ; Off Hwy 776, 4 miles south of US41 .

72 Deep Creek Golf Club Semi-Private 6045-4860/70 (941) 625-6911 34 1260 San Cristobal Ave., Port Charlotte, FL; Exit 170 off I-75, east on Kings Hwy, R on Sandhill, R on San Cristobal 57 Heron Creek Golf & Country Club Semi-Private 27 holes/73.1 (941) 423-6955 33 5301 Heron Creek Boulevard, North Port, FL 34287; Three miles west of I-75, Exit 182 47 Myakka Pines Golf Club Semi-Private 27 holes/72 (941) 474-1753 16 2550 South River Road, Englewood, FL 34223; Exit 191 off I-75, 9 miles west, cross US 41, 4 miles more 19 Oyster Creek Golf & Country Club Executive 3976-2840/60 (941) 475-0334 32 6501 Oriole Blvd, Englewood, FL; I-75 to Exit 191 River Road to Pine, left on Pine to SR776, left on 776, south 2 miles 98 Port Charlotte Golf Club Semi-Private 6754-4971/18 (941) 625-4109 34 22400 Gleneagles Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL 33945; US 41 to Conway, right into entrance 20 River wood Golf Club Semi-Private 7004-5376/74.8 (941) 764-6661 35 4100 Riverwood Drive, Port Charlotte, FL; SR776, four miles west of Town Center Mall

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SUMMER 2012

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Directory MAP KEY

22 100 100 100 97 97 22 27

MAP KEY 53 65 65

97 97 34 53

TYPE

LOCATION

PHONE

Custom Floor Design & Installation Regional Equipment, Accessories Sarasota Equipment, Accessories Sarasota Equipment, Accessories Lakewood Ranch Equipment, Accessories Port Charlotte Accessories, Promotional Regional Equipment, Accessories Sarasota Equipment, Accessories Venice Equipment, Accessories National Equipment, Accessories Ellenton Equipment, Accessories Venice

DINING/ACCOMMODATIONS

The Bistro at The Concession Maduro’s Cigar Bar Maduro’s Cigar Bar

MAP KEY 57 5 73 62 75 57

SHOPPING

Galambos Flooring Golf USA, Sarasota Edwin Watts Golf Edwin Watts Golf Edwin Watts Golf Ceramic Golf Chips Pro Golf Discount Pro Golf Discount Razor Golf USA Golf Outlet Venice Golf Center

GOLF INSTRUCTION

Golf Academy at Heron Creek Golf Academy at University Park Golf Learning Center At Plantation IMG Academies Joe Mann, PGA Instructor Joe Salvaggio, PGA Instructor North Florida PGA Pro Golf Discount Pro Golf Discount Suncoast Golf Center Titleist Performance Institute

TYPE

LOCATION

Culinary Membership Cigar Bar Cigar Bar

TYPE Golf School Golf School Golf Instruction Golf Instruction Golf Instruction Golf Instruction Golf Instruction Golf Instruction Golf Instruction Golf Instruction Golf Instruction

PG.

(941) 321-8143 (941) 926-2220 (941) 922-1006 (941) 907-1060 (941) 613-1400 (321) 303-9684 (941) 929-9600 (941) 497-3100 RazorGolf.com (941) 722-9000 (941) 497-7910

22 3 7 7 7 18 64 64 62 3 30

PHONE

Lakewood Ranch Lakewood Ranch Sarasota

LOCATION

PG.

(941) 322-1922 (941) 358-2222 (941) 925-4747

5 28 28

PHONE

North Port Bradenton Venice Bradenton Sarasota Bradenton Regional Sarasota Venice Sarasota/Bradenton Regional

PG.

(941) 518-6646 (941) 359-9999 (941) 493-2000 (941) 758-1464 (941) 539-6691 (941) 518-6646 nfpga.com (941) 929-9600 (941) 497-3100 (941) 351-2666 (941) 322-1922

32 12 43 2 18 32 55 64 64 27 5

Use the following codes to indicate type of course below: SP - Semi-Private, PV - Private, P - Public, M - Municipal, R - Resort

GOLF COURSES NOT FEATURED IN THIS EDITION MANATEE COUNTY

Bradenton CC Heather Hills GC Key Royale Club Lakewood Ranch G & CC Palmetto Pines GC Palm View Hills Preserve Golf Club (The) Peridia Golf & CC Tara G&CC Timbercreek GC

SARASOTA COUNTY

Bird Bay GC Founders Club (The) Gator Creek GC Gulf Gate GC Heritage Oaks Golf & CC Longboat Key Club Mission Valley CC Oak Ford Golf Club The Oaks Club Palm-Aire Pelican Pointe Golf &CC Rolling Green Serenoa Golf Club

PV P PV PV P P SP SP PV SP

Bradenton Bradenton Holmes Beach Bradenton Palmetto Palmetto Bradenton Bradenton Bradenton Bradenton

(941) 792-4159 (941) 755-8888 (941) 778-3055 (941) 907-4710 (941) 776-1375 (941) 722-2392 (941) 756-2944 (941) 758-2582 (941) 758-7961 (941) 794-8381

SP PV PV SP SP R PV SP PV PV SP SP SP

Venice Sarasota Sarasota Sarasota Sarasota Longboat Key Venice Sarasota Osprey Sarasota Venice Sarasota Sarasota

(941) 485-9333 (941) 378-0900 (941) 924-1111 (941) 921-5515 (941) 926-7600 (941) 383-8821 (941) 488-9683 (941) 371-3680 (941) 966-2191 (941) 556-0782 (941) 496-4653 (941) 355-7621 (941) 925-2755

Sorrento Par 3 Stoneybrook G & CC TPC at Prestancia Venetian Golf & River C Venice Golf & CC

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Burnt Store Marina GC Chip Shot GC Coral Creek Club Duffy’s Golf Center Emu Lakes GC Fore Leaf Clover GC Kings Gate Golf Club Kings Island Golf Course Kingsway Country Club Live Oak GC Maple Leaf Estates Rotonda Golf & CC St. Andrews South Seminole Lakes

DESOTO COUNTY

Arcadia Municipal GC Sunnybreeze Golf Course

P SP PV SP PV

Nokomis Sarasota Sarasota Venice Venice

(941) 966-4884 (941) 966-1800 (941) 922-2800 (941) 441-2294 (941) 493-3400

SP SP PV P SP P SP SP PV SP SP SP PV SP

Punta Gorda Punta Gorda Placida Port Charlotte Punta Gorda Punta Gorda Pt. Charlotte Lake Suzy Lake Suzy Arcadia Pt. Charlotte Rotonda Punta Gorda Punta Gorda

(941) 637-1577 (941) 639-6010 (941) 697-9100 (941) 697-3900 (941) 637-6191 (941) 637-9444 (941) 625-0680 (941) 629-7800 (941) 625-8898 (941) 993-4014 (941) 629-1666 (941) 697-2414 (941) 639-8353 (941) 639-5440

M P

Arcadia Arcadia

(863) 494-4223 (888) 663-2420

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