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scgov.net - Phillippi Estate Park
Phillippi
Estate Park
5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 |
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Phillippi Estate Park
located on the shores of Phillippi Creek, is a scenic, 60-acre
natural area park south of downtown
Sarasota and east of Siesta Key. The park features environmental and historic
attractions including the historic Edson Keith Mansion
listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Visit
Phillippi Estate Park History. The beauty
of the park and facilities can be enjoyed by residents and visitors seven days a week.
The facilities are available upon request for corporate,
community and cultural events, art
exhibits, private receptions and weddings.
Public events sponsored by Parks and
Recreation or other organizations are scheduled throughout the
year. Visit our site periodically for updates or call
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Know Your Niche - Nature Walk
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Join
Sarasota County Parks Naturalist for a nature walk along the
trails at at the Park. Free.
- Meet at the trailhead in the northeast corner of the
Edson Keith Mansion parking lot at Phillippi Estate
Park.
- It is recommended to wear appropriate shoes for
waking paved and uneven shell trails. Additional
recommended items to bring are camera, binoculars, bird
and/or Florida field guide, water sunscreen, and insect
repellent.
- Tuesdays, April 17, May 15, June 19 - 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesdays, Sept. 5, Oct. 3 - 8 a.m. -
9:30 a.m.
Phillippi Farmhouse Market
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Locally grown fruits and vegetables, including
hydroponics and certified organic produce
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Locally grown plants, flowering baskets, bromeliads,
orchids and succulents
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Local food vendors with a variety of meal choices to eat
at the market picnic-style or take home
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Bountiful assortment of treats from local bakeries
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Local artisans with handicrafts and sustainable goods
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Ample free parking, handicap accessibility and public
restrooms
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Sarasota County Cooperative Extension free horticultural
seminars in the historic Edson Keith Mansion, every
Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m.
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Always live music to enjoy
- For more information visit
www.farmhousemarket.org
Wednesdays, October through June
9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Sarasota Fruit & Nut Society
- Open to the public
- Ample parking, handicapped
accessible
- For more information call 941-650-0868
- 2nd Wednesday of the month at Edson Keith
Mansion, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Bradenton-Sarasota Rose Society's annual Rose
Festival
- Quality rose bushes for sale, experts to answer questions
and exquisite roses to see, smell and enjoy
- Bountiful rose bouquets for Mother’s Day to treat
that special person in your life!
- For more information visit www.bsrs.org
- Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Discovery Kayak Program
- Meet at the park kayak launch
- Journey along Phillippi Creek and Roberts Bay
- Learn about mangroves, sea grasses and oyster beds in
the area
- Pre-registration required
- For more information contact
jrogers@scgov.net
or call 861-5000
- May 25, 8 a.m. - 12 noon
Memorial Day Concert - Sarasota Concert Band
presenting salute to American Veterans
- Park Gazebo
- Begins at 5 p.m., gates open at 4 p.m.
- Food and beverage vendors
- $5.00 adults, children 12 and under free
- For more information call 941-364-2263
- May 28, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Run and exciting volunteer
opportunities are coming to Phillippi Estate Park
, visit the
Friends of
Sarasota County Parks site. |
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