Overlooking Little Sarasota Bay in Osprey, you’ll discover the wonderful 30-acre historical, archaeological, and environmental museum known as Historic Spanish Point.
The museum focuses on four main elements, known as “the 4 Ps of Spanish Point”: Prehistory, Pioneer, Palmer, and Plants.
Discover the prehistory of the gulf coast regions earliest people when you step into the archaeological exhibition, “A Window of the Past”. You will also get to see a 15-ft high prehistoric shell mound called a “midden”. The Hill Cottage Midden at Spanish Point is one of the oldest and largest ceremonial shell rings in the Southeastern US.
Pioneer life in Florida can be relived by touring the Webb Homestead, the Pioneer Cemetery, and Mary’s Chapel – where couples have been married in the past and still come today.
Stroll through the beautiful Pergola and Sunken Gardens created by Mrs. Potter Palmer, a Chicago socialite who made this area her winter estate in 1910. Over 50% of the tree species native to the region can be found on the property. The Butterfly Garden, created in 2004, is one of the largest in Florida and attracts many species of insects and birds, as well as avid photographers.
Historic Spanish Point offers many programs for all to enjoy. The museum hosts school field trips and a summer camps for area children. Adult education classes are offered in art, history, and boating. And our favorite program, Pups at the Point, held on the third Saturday of every month from 9 am to noon. You can bring your four-legged friend (we bring our little Bichon Frise “Kisses”) with you as you stroll through the history.
So pack your picnic lunch and enjoy some of Florida’s history and the gorgeous views of Little Sarasota Bay over looking North Casey Key or take a short stroll just south for lunch at Spanish Pointe Pub.
The Oaks Bayside is just North of Spanish Point and the Oaks Clubside is East of Tamiami Trail around the two golf courses and was part of Mrs. Potter Palmer’s cattle ranch; which covered all of Palmer ranch at one time. The Oaks also has a third area called the Preserve which has some single family and the Meridian condo overlooking the Bay and North Casey Key.
According to My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service as of this date:
Oaks Bayside: There are 16 active single family homes on the market for sale priced from $535,000 to $8,990,000. There is 1 sale pending and there have been 4 sold this year.
Oaks Clubside: There are 36 active single family homes on the market for sale priced from $695,000 to $3,600,000. There have been 6 single family homes sold this year.
Oaks Preserve: There are 11 active single family homes on the market for sale priced from $209,000 to $690,000. There are 2 sales pending and 1 single family has sold this year.
Oaks Preserve: There are 25 active condos for sale priced from $259,000 to $1,975,000. There are 2 condos sale pending and 4 condos have sold this year.
Nick Herron & Kathleen Herron of the Herron Group would be glad to show you any of the properties listed on Sarasota Barrier Islands of Casey Key, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Manasota Key, and Island of Venice. Call 941.350.5035.
Beach, Bay or Back Nine…Live the Dream
The museum focuses on four main elements, known as “the 4 Ps of Spanish Point”: Prehistory, Pioneer, Palmer, and Plants.
Discover the prehistory of the gulf coast regions earliest people when you step into the archaeological exhibition, “A Window of the Past”. You will also get to see a 15-ft high prehistoric shell mound called a “midden”. The Hill Cottage Midden at Spanish Point is one of the oldest and largest ceremonial shell rings in the Southeastern US.
Pioneer life in Florida can be relived by touring the Webb Homestead, the Pioneer Cemetery, and Mary’s Chapel – where couples have been married in the past and still come today.
Stroll through the beautiful Pergola and Sunken Gardens created by Mrs. Potter Palmer, a Chicago socialite who made this area her winter estate in 1910. Over 50% of the tree species native to the region can be found on the property. The Butterfly Garden, created in 2004, is one of the largest in Florida and attracts many species of insects and birds, as well as avid photographers.
Historic Spanish Point offers many programs for all to enjoy. The museum hosts school field trips and a summer camps for area children. Adult education classes are offered in art, history, and boating. And our favorite program, Pups at the Point, held on the third Saturday of every month from 9 am to noon. You can bring your four-legged friend (we bring our little Bichon Frise “Kisses”) with you as you stroll through the history.
So pack your picnic lunch and enjoy some of Florida’s history and the gorgeous views of Little Sarasota Bay over looking North Casey Key or take a short stroll just south for lunch at Spanish Pointe Pub.
The Oaks Bayside is just North of Spanish Point and the Oaks Clubside is East of Tamiami Trail around the two golf courses and was part of Mrs. Potter Palmer’s cattle ranch; which covered all of Palmer ranch at one time. The Oaks also has a third area called the Preserve which has some single family and the Meridian condo overlooking the Bay and North Casey Key.
According to My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service as of this date:
Oaks Bayside: There are 16 active single family homes on the market for sale priced from $535,000 to $8,990,000. There is 1 sale pending and there have been 4 sold this year.
Oaks Clubside: There are 36 active single family homes on the market for sale priced from $695,000 to $3,600,000. There have been 6 single family homes sold this year.
Oaks Preserve: There are 11 active single family homes on the market for sale priced from $209,000 to $690,000. There are 2 sales pending and 1 single family has sold this year.
Oaks Preserve: There are 25 active condos for sale priced from $259,000 to $1,975,000. There are 2 condos sale pending and 4 condos have sold this year.
Nick Herron & Kathleen Herron of the Herron Group would be glad to show you any of the properties listed on Sarasota Barrier Islands of Casey Key, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Manasota Key, and Island of Venice. Call 941.350.5035.
Beach, Bay or Back Nine…Live the Dream
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