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January 2006

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Relaxing at Sarasota Beach

1. Sarasota saw a wave of immigration in the 1880s when it was promoted internationally by the Florida Mortgage and Investment Company. Where exactly did they promote Sarasota as an attractive place to live?

a) Ireland

b) Scotland

c) Newfoundland

2. It is rumored that the country's first nine-hole golf course was built in Sarasota, 1905. How many golf courses are in the area today?

a) Over 30

b) Under 10

c) About 20

3. Sarasota is home to some spectacular, white-sand beaches. Which of these beaches is NOT one of them?

a) Lido Beach

b) Fiesta Key Beach

c) Casperson Beach

4. The Ringling Museum of Art is one of Florida's proudest museums. The 66-acre estate on Sarasota Bay was founded by John and Mable Ringling in 1927. But what did John Ringling originally provide for the people of Sarasota?

a) A nudist beach

b) Running water

c) A circus

5. Sarasota is famous for beaches, world-class shopping, renowned museums and... ice cream. Which of the following is the only place you'll get a dose of the cold stuff?

a) The Big Olaf Creamery

b) The Big Mouth Creamery

c) The Cold Tooth Creamery

6. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is set on Sarasota's bayfront and has been entertaining audiences with music, dance and comedy for over 30 years. What was the first musical performed on its opening in 1970?

a) West Side Story

b) Fiddler on the Roof

c) The Sound of Music

7. Sarasota has over 35-miles of beach. Though 99% of the beaches are made from coral, Siesta Key Beach is not. What is it made from?

a) Scoria

b) Dolostone

c) Quartz


8. Bradenton is home to the world's largest tennis training facility, the Bollettieri Sports Academy. Stars including Andre Agassi and Monica Seles have trained here. Who else?

a) Mary Pierce

b) Pete Sampras

c) Jimmy Connors

 

Did you know?

Sarasota is renowned for its vibrant arts and cultural scene, and nothing quite expresses this like Sarasota Arts Day. Every year in January the local arts council organizes this performance, art and music extravaganza for your pleasure. See webpage for details www.sarasota-arts.org

 

Bradenton is a part of Manatee County, home to the huge, docile mammals that reside in the warm coastal waters. To date there are approximately 3,200 manatees in the southeastern US, with a year-round habitation in Florida.

In 1539, Spanish conquistador Hernando De Soto landed on the west coast of Florida and originally dubbed Bradenton, Espiritu Santo (Holy Spirit), before beginning his 4,000 mile trek in search of El Dorado??the lost city of gold.?


Answers: 1b 2a 3b 4c 5a 6b 7c 8a

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