The Oaks Club is a private club in Osprey, Florida which offers diversified living. The lavish clubhouse is the scene of many culinary events.

Just North of Spanish Point is the “Oaks,” one of Sarasota’s premiere Country Clubs offering two eighteen hole courses and some of the best tennis facilities. The Oaks community is divided into three areas. The Oaks Bayside is just North of Spanish Point on the Bay and the Oaks Clubside is across the street with single family homes around the golf courses. The Oaks also has a third area called the Preserve it is just North of Oaks Bayside and has some single family and the Meridian condos overlooking the Bay.

According to My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service as of this date:

Oaks Bay Side:
There 15 Active single family listings priced from $699,500 to $8,990,000.
There is 1 single family Sale Pending priced at $849,000.
There have been 7 single family homes sold this year priced from $780,000 to $3,175,000.

Oaks Club Side:
There are 44 Active single family homes priced from $699,000 to $3,600,000.
There is 1 single family Sale Pending priced at $799,000.
There have been 10 single family homes sold this year priced from $599,900 to $1,150,000.

Oaks Preserve:
Single Family:
There are 10 Active single family homes priced from $329,500 to $639,000.
There have been 3 single family homes sold this year priced from $205,000 to $455,000.
Meridian Condos:
There are 24 Active condos priced from $224,900 to $1,875,000.
There is 1 condo Sale Pending priced at $570,000.
There have been 8 condos sold this year priced from $283,600 to $1,500,000.

The Oaks Golf Club:
Address: 650 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229Phone: (941) 966-2191Fax: (941) 966-2192Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Website: http://www.theoaksclub.com/Head Golf Professional: Tim Beckwith

Course Description: The Eagle, a Ted McAnlis-designed course, runs fairly straight and narrow along the perimeter of the 1,000-acre property. The second course is the more intensely challenging interior Heron Course designed by William Byrd. Its winding greens have recently been rebuilt with more doglegs.

Rates: Guest fees $45 - $94

Course Slope/Ratings: Black 73.4/140, Blue 71.4/133, White 69.1/117, Gold 66.5/114, Red 70.5/117

Yardage: Black 6,700, Blue 6,400, White 6,000, Gold 5,500, Red 5,000

Community Description: Between Sarasota and Venice, The Oaks offers three distinct low-density neighborhoods ranging from $224,900 to over $9 million for homes and condominiums. A private equity country club offers two popular courses.

Amenities: Driving range, two putting greens, chipping green, pro shop, rentals, lessons, renovated clubhouse, men’s and women’s locker rooms, 14 Har-Tru tennis courts, and junior Olympic-sized swimming pool.

The Herron Group, Nick Herron (941-350-5035) and Kathleen Herron would be glad to show you any of the Oaks properties or other Sarasota Golf Course Communities. We also specialize in Sarasota’s Barrier Islands of Casey Key, Manasota Key, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido and Bird Key.

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Several of Sarasota Florida's Golf Course communities.

Mi Pueblo El Restaurante & Cantina The Taste and Spirit of Mexico

Whenever we think of authentic Mexican food and atmosphere in Sarasota, mi Pueblo comes to mind. What started as a tiny, store-front restaurant in a strip-mall on Bee Ridge Rd, is now a three location favorite for anyone with a taste for traditional Mexican flavors. The original location is still there, the second opened in the Brickyard Plaza in Venice, and the third at the University Plaza on the corner of University Parkway and Tuttle Ave.

A short drive south from our home on Casey Key, the Venice location has it all. The brick-paved courtyard with a Spanish-style fountain as its centerpiece welcomes you as you enter the Plaza and restaurant. The restaurant is reminiscent of a quaint Mexican pueblo (or village), complete with Spanish tile floors, hand-painted wall murals, and adobe brick archways and its Cantina offers a large bar with ample seating and some of the best margaritas in town.

Whether you choose an indoor table or one on the covered patio, you are immediately given a taste of what’s to come with a complimentary basket of crispy, homemade tortillas and fresh salsa. Nosh on these as you decide what to order. There are the tex-mex favorites of tacos, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, and quesadillas all made wonderfully with fresh ingredients. Or will you be daring and try the Pollo con Mole, a combination of chocolate and chile poured over a tender chicken quarter? Top off your meal with a margarita, cerveza, or a glass of sangria.

If all this is not enough to give you the feel of Mexico in Florida, the fun and lively sounds of the mariachi band are sure complete your evening. There is also a guitar player who will serenade you at your table and stroll around singing Mexican love songs.

When you think Mexican flavors in Paradise, think mi Pueblo in Venice, Florida.

Not far from mi Pueblo is Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club. This club has 27 holes (three nine’s), which helps speed up play and allows them to work on one nine and still have eighteen to play. There is a nice clubhouse with restaurant and bar, exercise room, meeting rooms, pro shop, swimming pool and tennis courts.

According to My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service there are 37 active single family and villas on the market priced from $197,900 to $699,900. There are 6 sale pending and 38 single family and villas have sold this year.

Nick Herron & Kathleen Herron of the Herron Group would be glad to show you any of the properties listed on any of the golf course communities or Sarasota’s Barrier Island of Casey Key, Manasota Key, Siesta Key, Lido or Longboat Key. Call 941.350.5035.

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Historic Spanish Point / Come Explore a bit of Florida History

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.

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