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Located in Osprey (Sarasota),
The Oaks Club
in southwest Florida is simply described as "Paradise" to those who
live and play here. The community itself includes 1,000 acres on the
east and west side of North Tamiami Trail (US 41). The three
neighborhoods of the property include Oaks Bayside, The Preserve,
and Oaks Clubside.
Oaks
Clubside is home to the club amenities. Beautifully manicured
grounds and abundant flowers invite members and guests to a stunning
41,000 square foot Georgian Clubhouse that has been completely
renovated as of January 2006. Within, a collection of art and
furniture imported from England and France grace the interior. Fine
dining presented by an exemplary staff awaits in the Glen Room,
while both the Tavern and Grille Room provides a more casual
atmosphere. These three dining rooms offer something for members of
all ages. From the upstairs Ballroom, reached by its breathtaking
staircase, to the finely detailed Library
and Card Room, the Club provides a perfect setting for any function.
Beyond the Clubhouse doors, the
stage is set for outdoor activities. Highlighted by golf, there are
two unsurpassed 18-hole courses, the Heron and the Eagle. Both are
meticulously maintained and each provides different challenges to
those who play them. A complete renovation of the Eagle course began
in April 2006 and will feature an Arthur Hills design and the
installation of "Paspalum Supreme", which is the finest
variety of this warm weather grass. A team of golf professionals
stands ready to assist members in perfecting their game, while
accessories abound in the on-site pro shop. Additionally, there are
12 Har-Tru tennis courts, an outstanding tennis program, and a
tennis pavilion that houses a well-stocked pro shop. An outdoor,
over-sized pool provides a comfortable setting for relaxation. A
regulation croquet court is landscaped with a hedge of greens and
trees of roses.
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Amidst the warm gentle breezes, if
you desire privacy, it is yours. If you want to participate inclub
events, you will be welcomed to a myriad of options. Organized
sporting activities, a Women's Club, a Men's Club, bridge,
gardening, art, and literary groups are here. Special social events
and dinner-dances occur on a regular basis. Family activities
reflect a commitment to those with children to feel involved in the
community.
History tells us that Mrs. Potter
Palmer of Chicago particularly enjoyed this area, and in the early
1900s purchased nearly a quarter of what is now Sarasota County.
Historic Spanish Point, on 29 acres adjoining Little Sarasota Bay,
is where she had planned to build her home, to be named, "The Oaks."
Today, Historic Spanish Point in
Osprey, bordering Oaks Bayside, presents a rich history of Florida
life in earlier times, and allows its neighbors to learn more about
the local flora and fauna
Given
the location of The Oaks Club, access to Gulf Beaches is easy. The
city of Sarasota, which we border to the north, is known for its
cultural events, from the opera, ballet, theater, symphony, and
annual film festival to performances by national and international
celebrities at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center. The Selby
Botanical Gardens, Ringling Museum, Mote Marine, and St. Armand's
Circle are favorite tourist attractions. In an hour, you can be in
Tampa; in two hours, Orlando, where Disney attractions are ongoing
and fun-filled.
The Oaks Club has easy access to
Interstate 75, which runs north and south along the Gulf Coast,
linking the area with Naples, further south, and Ft. Lauderdale and
Miami on the east coast. Sarasota/Bradenton Airport is 15 miles
away, and Tampa International Airport is approximately one hour
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