THE RITZ-CARLTON, SARASOTA

1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34236 USA
Phone:  +1 (941) 309-2000   •  Map & Directions
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Calendar of Events



Anticipate the possibilities that each new day brings. Fill your days and nights with excursions, themed events, fine dining and more. Indulge in as much or as little as you please. The choice is yours.

In addition to the myriad of activities at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota continues to offer an astounding range of captivating entertainments. Whether it’s lounging on the beach or exploring the city’s vast cultural wonders, there's a tremendous variety of adventures awaiting you. For more Sarasota visitor information, please see the Visit Sarasota County website.



  
Ritz Kids Camp at the Beach Club
Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


All aboard the shuttle…we’re going to camp! Whether building kites, shouting “Marco Polo” or running a zany obstacle course, your children will be treated to a day of adventure they’ll not soon forget.

Ritz Kids Camp is offered 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, for children ages 5 to 12, $90 per child, lunch included. Half-day programs are also available.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

  
Tennis

The resort offers three re-surfaced, lighted, Cushion Life tennis courts for guest use. On-site instruction is provided by Hurricane Tennis Academy headed by Tony Driscoll and David Rees.

Please contact the Spa at (941) 309-2084 to reserve court times and use of tennis balls and rackets.

  
Kids Night Out at The Members Beach Club
Fridays & Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.


Kids ages 5 through 12 are invited to get away for a night of fun just for them! The supervised evening includes games, arts and crafts and loads of fun all centered on a special theme for the night! Kids Night Out includes dinner and refreshments.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

The Sunset Celebration
Daily

The forecast tonight is calling for little clouds and calm seas - perfect conditions for the natural phenomenon known as the green flash. Meet us on the beach at The Members Beach Club for our nightly celebration featuring sunsets, cool drinks, bongo drumming and sand between your toes. And if you are lucky, you will see the top edge of the sun turn green for a brief moment, before disappearing below the horizon. Be sure to arrive at the beach at least one half hour early to appreciate the full effect of nature's most spectacular evening show. 

This event is available exclusively to resort guests and members of The Ritz-Carlton Members Club.
U.S Open Sectional Qualifier
Monday, June 3, 2013

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota has been selected as one of just 11 sites across the United States to host sectional qualifying for the 2013 U.S. Open, and the only one in Florida. Sectional qualifying, conducted over 36 holes, will be held on Monday, June 3. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Bradenton, is a U.S. Open sectional site for the first time, having previously conducted two U.S. Open local qualifiers.

On this day, the private club will welcome spectators beginning at 8 a.m. And in the spirit of the US Open (technically, it is an “open” tournament, available to all comers rather than restricted to a certain group of golfers), The Ritz-Carlton golf professional will offer complimentary 10-minute lessons in the areas of full swing, putting, and short game to interested parties from 9 to 11 a.m. )

Additionally, The Golf Channel will be on location, with live filming of “Golf’s Longest Day,” a special program which made a very successful debut last year, covering all 11 U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying sites across the country.
  
Ritz Kids Camp at the Beach Club
Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


All aboard the shuttle…we’re going to camp! Whether building kites, shouting “Marco Polo” or running a zany obstacle course, your children will be treated to a day of adventure they’ll not soon forget.

Ritz Kids Camp is offered 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, for children ages 5 to 12, $90 per child, lunch included. Half-day programs are also available.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

  
Tennis

The resort offers three re-surfaced, lighted, Cushion Life tennis courts for guest use. On-site instruction is provided by Hurricane Tennis Academy headed by Tony Driscoll and David Rees.

Please contact the Spa at (941) 309-2084 to reserve court times and use of tennis balls and rackets.

  
Kids Night Out at The Members Beach Club
Fridays & Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.


Kids ages 5 through 12 are invited to get away for a night of fun just for them! The supervised evening includes games, arts and crafts and loads of fun all centered on a special theme for the night! Kids Night Out includes dinner and refreshments.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

The Sunset Celebration
Daily

The forecast tonight is calling for little clouds and calm seas - perfect conditions for the natural phenomenon known as the green flash. Meet us on the beach at The Members Beach Club for our nightly celebration featuring sunsets, cool drinks, bongo drumming and sand between your toes. And if you are lucky, you will see the top edge of the sun turn green for a brief moment, before disappearing below the horizon. Be sure to arrive at the beach at least one half hour early to appreciate the full effect of nature's most spectacular evening show. 

This event is available exclusively to resort guests and members of The Ritz-Carlton Members Club.
  
Ritz Kids Camp at the Beach Club
Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


All aboard the shuttle…we’re going to camp! Whether building kites, shouting “Marco Polo” or running a zany obstacle course, your children will be treated to a day of adventure they’ll not soon forget.

Ritz Kids Camp is offered 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, for children ages 5 to 12, $90 per child, lunch included. Half-day programs are also available.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

  
Tennis

The resort offers three re-surfaced, lighted, Cushion Life tennis courts for guest use. On-site instruction is provided by Hurricane Tennis Academy headed by Tony Driscoll and David Rees.

Please contact the Spa at (941) 309-2084 to reserve court times and use of tennis balls and rackets.

  
Kids Night Out at The Members Beach Club
Fridays & Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.


Kids ages 5 through 12 are invited to get away for a night of fun just for them! The supervised evening includes games, arts and crafts and loads of fun all centered on a special theme for the night! Kids Night Out includes dinner and refreshments.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

The Sunset Celebration
Daily

The forecast tonight is calling for little clouds and calm seas - perfect conditions for the natural phenomenon known as the green flash. Meet us on the beach at The Members Beach Club for our nightly celebration featuring sunsets, cool drinks, bongo drumming and sand between your toes. And if you are lucky, you will see the top edge of the sun turn green for a brief moment, before disappearing below the horizon. Be sure to arrive at the beach at least one half hour early to appreciate the full effect of nature's most spectacular evening show. 

This event is available exclusively to resort guests and members of The Ritz-Carlton Members Club.
  
Ritz Kids Camp at the Beach Club
Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


All aboard the shuttle…we’re going to camp! Whether building kites, shouting “Marco Polo” or running a zany obstacle course, your children will be treated to a day of adventure they’ll not soon forget.

Ritz Kids Camp is offered 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, for children ages 5 to 12, $90 per child, lunch included. Half-day programs are also available.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

  
Tennis

The resort offers three re-surfaced, lighted, Cushion Life tennis courts for guest use. On-site instruction is provided by Hurricane Tennis Academy headed by Tony Driscoll and David Rees.

Please contact the Spa at (941) 309-2084 to reserve court times and use of tennis balls and rackets.

  
Kids Night Out at The Members Beach Club
Fridays & Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.


Kids ages 5 through 12 are invited to get away for a night of fun just for them! The supervised evening includes games, arts and crafts and loads of fun all centered on a special theme for the night! Kids Night Out includes dinner and refreshments.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

The Sunset Celebration
Daily

The forecast tonight is calling for little clouds and calm seas - perfect conditions for the natural phenomenon known as the green flash. Meet us on the beach at The Members Beach Club for our nightly celebration featuring sunsets, cool drinks, bongo drumming and sand between your toes. And if you are lucky, you will see the top edge of the sun turn green for a brief moment, before disappearing below the horizon. Be sure to arrive at the beach at least one half hour early to appreciate the full effect of nature's most spectacular evening show. 

This event is available exclusively to resort guests and members of The Ritz-Carlton Members Club.
  
Ritz Kids Camp at the Beach Club
Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


All aboard the shuttle…we’re going to camp! Whether building kites, shouting “Marco Polo” or running a zany obstacle course, your children will be treated to a day of adventure they’ll not soon forget.

Ritz Kids Camp is offered 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, for children ages 5 to 12, $90 per child, lunch included. Half-day programs are also available.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

  
Tennis

The resort offers three re-surfaced, lighted, Cushion Life tennis courts for guest use. On-site instruction is provided by Hurricane Tennis Academy headed by Tony Driscoll and David Rees.

Please contact the Spa at (941) 309-2084 to reserve court times and use of tennis balls and rackets.

  
Kids Night Out at The Members Beach Club
Fridays & Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.


Kids ages 5 through 12 are invited to get away for a night of fun just for them! The supervised evening includes games, arts and crafts and loads of fun all centered on a special theme for the night! Kids Night Out includes dinner and refreshments.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

The Sunset Celebration
Daily

The forecast tonight is calling for little clouds and calm seas - perfect conditions for the natural phenomenon known as the green flash. Meet us on the beach at The Members Beach Club for our nightly celebration featuring sunsets, cool drinks, bongo drumming and sand between your toes. And if you are lucky, you will see the top edge of the sun turn green for a brief moment, before disappearing below the horizon. Be sure to arrive at the beach at least one half hour early to appreciate the full effect of nature's most spectacular evening show. 

This event is available exclusively to resort guests and members of The Ritz-Carlton Members Club.
  
Big Cat Habitat
Wednesday, October 9, 2013

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteering at The Big Cat Habitat will provide guests a thrilling opportunity to come face to face with lions, tigers and bears (oh my!) while volunteering their skills to this organization. Based on the needs of the day, volunteer needs are varied and will include everything from hosing out cages and building cages to preparing and feeding animals to mowing the grass. Being a hands-on-helper at The Habitat is not glamorous but is vital to the care of the animals and fulfilling and educational for the participants.

The program fee is $100 USD per adult and $60 USD per child (age 14 to 18)*. 100% of the fee will be donated to The Big Cat Habitat.

Give Back Getaways are Ritz-Carlton facilitated, local community experiences that involves our Ladies and Gentlemen and our resort guests working side by side in a Community Footprints humanitarian or environmental activity.* Participants must be at least 14 years of age. If they are between 14 and 16 years old, they must be accompanied by a parent or adult sibling.

Adult $100.00
Child $60.00
(100% of the fee benefits Big Cat Habitat)

  
Big Cat Habitat
Wednesday, October 23, 2013

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteering at The Big Cat Habitat will provide guests a thrilling opportunity to come face to face with lions, tigers and bears (oh my!) while volunteering their skills to this organization. Based on the needs of the day, volunteer needs are varied and will include everything from hosing out cages and building cages to preparing and feeding animals to mowing the grass. Being a hands-on-helper at The Habitat is not glamorous but is vital to the care of the animals and fulfilling and educational for the participants.

The program fee is $100 USD per adult and $60 USD per child (age 14 to 18)*. 100% of the fee will be donated to The Big Cat Habitat.

Give Back Getaways are Ritz-Carlton facilitated, local community experiences that involves our Ladies and Gentlemen and our resort guests working side by side in a Community Footprints humanitarian or environmental activity.* Participants must be at least 14 years of age. If they are between 14 and 16 years old, they must be accompanied by a parent or adult sibling.

Adult $100.00
Child $60.00
(100% of the fee benefits Big Cat Habitat)

  
Ritz Kids Camp at the Beach Club
Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


All aboard the shuttle…we’re going to camp! Whether building kites, shouting “Marco Polo” or running a zany obstacle course, your children will be treated to a day of adventure they’ll not soon forget.

Ritz Kids Camp is offered 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, for children ages 5 to 12, $90 per child, lunch included. Half-day programs are also available.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

  
Tennis

The resort offers three re-surfaced, lighted, Cushion Life tennis courts for guest use. On-site instruction is provided by Hurricane Tennis Academy headed by Tony Driscoll and David Rees.

Please contact the Spa at (941) 309-2084 to reserve court times and use of tennis balls and rackets.

  
Kids Night Out at The Members Beach Club
Fridays & Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.


Kids ages 5 through 12 are invited to get away for a night of fun just for them! The supervised evening includes games, arts and crafts and loads of fun all centered on a special theme for the night! Kids Night Out includes dinner and refreshments.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

The Sunset Celebration
Daily

The forecast tonight is calling for little clouds and calm seas - perfect conditions for the natural phenomenon known as the green flash. Meet us on the beach at The Members Beach Club for our nightly celebration featuring sunsets, cool drinks, bongo drumming and sand between your toes. And if you are lucky, you will see the top edge of the sun turn green for a brief moment, before disappearing below the horizon. Be sure to arrive at the beach at least one half hour early to appreciate the full effect of nature's most spectacular evening show. 

This event is available exclusively to resort guests and members of The Ritz-Carlton Members Club.
  
Big Cat Habitat
Wednesday, November 13, 2013

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteering at The Big Cat Habitat will provide guests a thrilling opportunity to come face to face with lions, tigers and bears (oh my!) while volunteering their skills to this organization. Based on the needs of the day, volunteer needs are varied and will include everything from hosing out cages and building cages to preparing and feeding animals to mowing the grass. Being a hands-on-helper at The Habitat is not glamorous but is vital to the care of the animals and fulfilling and educational for the participants.

The program fee is $100 USD per adult and $60 USD per child (age 14 to 18)*. 100% of the fee will be donated to The Big Cat Habitat.

Give Back Getaways are Ritz-Carlton facilitated, local community experiences that involves our Ladies and Gentlemen and our resort guests working side by side in a Community Footprints humanitarian or environmental activity.* Participants must be at least 14 years of age. If they are between 14 and 16 years old, they must be accompanied by a parent or adult sibling.

Adult $100.00
Child $60.00
(100% of the fee benefits Big Cat Habitat)

  
Big Cat Habitat
Wednesday, November 27, 2013

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteering at The Big Cat Habitat will provide guests a thrilling opportunity to come face to face with lions, tigers and bears (oh my!) while volunteering their skills to this organization. Based on the needs of the day, volunteer needs are varied and will include everything from hosing out cages and building cages to preparing and feeding animals to mowing the grass. Being a hands-on-helper at The Habitat is not glamorous but is vital to the care of the animals and fulfilling and educational for the participants.

The program fee is $100 USD per adult and $60 USD per child (age 14 to 18)*. 100% of the fee will be donated to The Big Cat Habitat.

Give Back Getaways are Ritz-Carlton facilitated, local community experiences that involves our Ladies and Gentlemen and our resort guests working side by side in a Community Footprints humanitarian or environmental activity.* Participants must be at least 14 years of age. If they are between 14 and 16 years old, they must be accompanied by a parent or adult sibling.

Adult $100.00
Child $60.00
(100% of the fee benefits Big Cat Habitat)

  
Ritz Kids Camp at the Beach Club
Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


All aboard the shuttle…we’re going to camp! Whether building kites, shouting “Marco Polo” or running a zany obstacle course, your children will be treated to a day of adventure they’ll not soon forget.

Ritz Kids Camp is offered 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, for children ages 5 to 12, $90 per child, lunch included. Half-day programs are also available.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

  
Tennis

The resort offers three re-surfaced, lighted, Cushion Life tennis courts for guest use. On-site instruction is provided by Hurricane Tennis Academy headed by Tony Driscoll and David Rees.

Please contact the Spa at (941) 309-2084 to reserve court times and use of tennis balls and rackets.

  
Kids Night Out at The Members Beach Club
Fridays & Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.


Kids ages 5 through 12 are invited to get away for a night of fun just for them! The supervised evening includes games, arts and crafts and loads of fun all centered on a special theme for the night! Kids Night Out includes dinner and refreshments.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

The Sunset Celebration
Daily

The forecast tonight is calling for little clouds and calm seas - perfect conditions for the natural phenomenon known as the green flash. Meet us on the beach at The Members Beach Club for our nightly celebration featuring sunsets, cool drinks, bongo drumming and sand between your toes. And if you are lucky, you will see the top edge of the sun turn green for a brief moment, before disappearing below the horizon. Be sure to arrive at the beach at least one half hour early to appreciate the full effect of nature's most spectacular evening show. 

This event is available exclusively to resort guests and members of The Ritz-Carlton Members Club.
  
Big Cat Habitat
Wednesday, December 11, 2013

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteering at The Big Cat Habitat will provide guests a thrilling opportunity to come face to face with lions, tigers and bears (oh my!) while volunteering their skills to this organization. Based on the needs of the day, volunteer needs are varied and will include everything from hosing out cages and building cages to preparing and feeding animals to mowing the grass. Being a hands-on-helper at The Habitat is not glamorous but is vital to the care of the animals and fulfilling and educational for the participants.

The program fee is $100 USD per adult and $60 USD per child (age 14 to 18)*. 100% of the fee will be donated to The Big Cat Habitat.

Give Back Getaways are Ritz-Carlton facilitated, local community experiences that involves our Ladies and Gentlemen and our resort guests working side by side in a Community Footprints humanitarian or environmental activity.* Participants must be at least 14 years of age. If they are between 14 and 16 years old, they must be accompanied by a parent or adult sibling.

Adult $100.00
Child $60.00
(100% of the fee benefits Big Cat Habitat)

  
Ritz Kids Camp at the Beach Club
Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


All aboard the shuttle…we’re going to camp! Whether building kites, shouting “Marco Polo” or running a zany obstacle course, your children will be treated to a day of adventure they’ll not soon forget.

Ritz Kids Camp is offered 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, for children ages 5 to 12, $90 per child, lunch included. Half-day programs are also available.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

  
Tennis

The resort offers three re-surfaced, lighted, Cushion Life tennis courts for guest use. On-site instruction is provided by Hurricane Tennis Academy headed by Tony Driscoll and David Rees.

Please contact the Spa at (941) 309-2084 to reserve court times and use of tennis balls and rackets.

  
Kids Night Out at The Members Beach Club
Fridays & Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.


Kids ages 5 through 12 are invited to get away for a night of fun just for them! The supervised evening includes games, arts and crafts and loads of fun all centered on a special theme for the night! Kids Night Out includes dinner and refreshments.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

The Sunset Celebration
Daily

The forecast tonight is calling for little clouds and calm seas - perfect conditions for the natural phenomenon known as the green flash. Meet us on the beach at The Members Beach Club for our nightly celebration featuring sunsets, cool drinks, bongo drumming and sand between your toes. And if you are lucky, you will see the top edge of the sun turn green for a brief moment, before disappearing below the horizon. Be sure to arrive at the beach at least one half hour early to appreciate the full effect of nature's most spectacular evening show. 

This event is available exclusively to resort guests and members of The Ritz-Carlton Members Club.
  
Ritz Kids Camp at the Beach Club
Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


All aboard the shuttle…we’re going to camp! Whether building kites, shouting “Marco Polo” or running a zany obstacle course, your children will be treated to a day of adventure they’ll not soon forget.

Ritz Kids Camp is offered 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, for children ages 5 to 12, $90 per child, lunch included. Half-day programs are also available.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

  
Tennis

The resort offers three re-surfaced, lighted, Cushion Life tennis courts for guest use. On-site instruction is provided by Hurricane Tennis Academy headed by Tony Driscoll and David Rees.

Please contact the Spa at (941) 309-2084 to reserve court times and use of tennis balls and rackets.

  
Kids Night Out at The Members Beach Club
Fridays & Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.


Kids ages 5 through 12 are invited to get away for a night of fun just for them! The supervised evening includes games, arts and crafts and loads of fun all centered on a special theme for the night! Kids Night Out includes dinner and refreshments.

24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.

The Sunset Celebration
Daily

The forecast tonight is calling for little clouds and calm seas - perfect conditions for the natural phenomenon known as the green flash. Meet us on the beach at The Members Beach Club for our nightly celebration featuring sunsets, cool drinks, bongo drumming and sand between your toes. And if you are lucky, you will see the top edge of the sun turn green for a brief moment, before disappearing below the horizon. Be sure to arrive at the beach at least one half hour early to appreciate the full effect of nature's most spectacular evening show. 

This event is available exclusively to resort guests and members of The Ritz-Carlton Members Club.