Get the Look: Longboat Key’s Oh-So Yacht Sleek
Noticing a room in your home in need of a bit of a refresh? Why not take a page from the recently renovated spaces at The Resort at Longboat Key Club. Read More
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ICYMI: What’s New at The Resort at Longboat Key Club & Longboat Key
(Above) © @theweekendfox, Katherine Fox Haven’t been to Longboat Key in a while? Here’s what you have to look forward to, from The Resort at Longboat Key Club’s soon-to-be-completed renovation to Sarasota’s newly renovated youth circus. New at The Resort at Longboat Key Club A Grand… Read More
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Property in Perspective: Zota Beach Resort
One of Opal’s newer properties (it opened in spring of 2017), this modern-meets-casual beach resort is more than just a study in contemporary beach cool. Various elements hint and pay homage to the history and vibe of its location on Longboat Key in Sarasota. When Liz Bright, part of the… Read More
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Meet Our 2017 #H2OpalPhotoContest Finalists
Whether it’s on the lakes of New York, the beaches of Florida, or the rocky coast of Maine, on-the-water experiences are at the heart of every Opal Collection resort and destination. Read More
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3 Golf Tips to a Better Short Game
The best shortcut to improving your score this year is to focus on your chipping and putting. Read More
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Ghost Stories and the Haunted History of Florida
A chill is rarely in the air in Florida – except when learning about some of the spookiest ghost stories found along its coasts. Voodoo Doll [Key West] While his tale was inspiration for the 1988 horror film Child’s Play, in reality, there’s no ghost story, just a… Read More
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Where to Stay: Zota Beach Resort
Longboat Key’s newest luxury beach resort promises to be a chic study in casual beach cool. Read More
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10 Reasons to Visit Sarasota, Florida
While the circus may be its cultural signature (and there’s nothing wrong with that), there’s more to Sarasota than just Ringling and trapeze art. 1. Pristine Mid-Century Architecture Few realize that Sarasota is home to some of the country’s finest examples of mid-century modern architecture. Architectural enthusiasts that are in… Read More
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Save the Date: 2015 Drink Festivals
The typical brewfest or wine event gets a fresh makeover at these events in OPAL destinations. Photo © The Bloody Mary Festival February Clearwater Beach Uncorked [Clearwater Beach, FL] It’s a beach party not to forget: Two days walking barefoot through Florida sands,… Read More
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The Opal Seaside Florida Weddings Guide
White-sand beach weddings are a part of every Opal hotel experience. They also, however, offer some experiences brides won’t find anywhere else in Florida. Stress-Free Zone Along the Gulf of Mexico in Naples, Edgewater Beach Hotel helps you find some inner-Zen before the ceremony in its Serenity Suite. Overlooking the… Read More
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