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Browse among a vast array of beautiful orchids, bromeliads, succulents and rare exotics. Tropiflora is one of the largest collector-oriented exotic plant nurseries in the United States.

Browse among a vast array of beautiful orchids, bromeliads, succulents and rare exotics. Tropiflora is one of the largest collector-oriented exotic plant nurseries in the United States. See less

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Having traveled often to Europe, John and Mable came to appreciate the finer pleasures of the continent’s dazzling architecture and design. In 1924, they commissioned New York architect Dwight James Baum, to build their dream house. Though Ca d’Zan... See more

Having traveled often to Europe, John and Mable came to appreciate the finer pleasures of the continent’s dazzling architecture and design. In 1924, they commissioned New York architect Dwight James Baum, to build their dream house. Though Ca d’Zan may translate from the Venetian dialect into “The House of John,” the project was always listed on Baum’s plans as “the home of Mrs. John Ringling,” and Mable was the principal contact for much of the construction and decoration of the interior. The mansion was completed in 1926, and would soon become the epicenter of cultural life in Sarasota, evoking the Venetian Gothic palaces admired by the Ringlings. Lavish parties were held with orchestras serenading guests from the Ringling yacht to the lovely marbled terrace. See less

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Click To Visit JoeCracker.com | For information on our community and what's happening in Venice, Florida visit: www.VeniceMainStreet.com For Sharky's article featured in Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine: click here.

Click To Visit JoeCracker.com | For information on our community and what's happening in Venice, Florida visit: www.VeniceMainStreet.com For Sharky's article featured in Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine: click here. See less

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Welcome to St. Armands Key - an island shopping center removed from the bustle of the mainland by two bridges over magnificent Sarasota Bay. Unique in concept, history, and beauty, St. Armands provides an unforgettable experience for visitors from... See more

Welcome to St. Armands Key - an island shopping center removed from the bustle of the mainland by two bridges over magnificent Sarasota Bay. Unique in concept, history, and beauty, St. Armands provides an unforgettable experience for visitors from all over the world. Set amidst a tropical paradise, St. Armands is an enchanting circle of fine shops and gourmet restaurants. Renowned as a market place with a continental flavor, it is a charming and graceful synthesis of past and present. Lush tropical plantings, courtyards and patios, antique statuary and contemporary architectural design skillfully contribute to an international atmosphere of friendly warmth, enduring elegance, and timeless style. Relax in the restaurants, explore the shops - from trinkets to treasures, gourmet snacks to candlelight feasts, you'll find it all on St. Armands Circle. Today, more than 130 stores on St. Armands Circle pamper customers from all areas of the United States and many foreign countries, but in the... See less