Beneath palms, mangos, and moss-covered oaks, this tropical oasis reflects the tone and demeanor of a bygone era, attracting the distant traveler, as well as local gentry seeking a romantic weekend getaway. The tin-roofed cypress structure is tastefully decorated with American and European antiques, paintings, and artifacts and is a visual celebration of grace and form.

From the grandeur of the "Martha Rose" Master Suite, with its balcony view of the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding keys, to the tropical charm and privacy of the "Essie Leigh" Room, all five individually-styled sleeping quarters enchant and captivate. Morning begins with a breakfast consisting of juice, daily-baked muffins, a fruit assortment, and a gourmet entree - all served in the café overlooking the majestic sail-clad bay. After breakfast, the front porch offers an inviting setting. Glance through the morning paper, delve into that neglected novel, or just relax and enjoy the view.

Take a stroll across the street to the Bayfront Park or, perhaps, Selby Botanical Gardens, one block south. Walk up Palm Avenue and enter the historic arts and theatre district. Browse through art galleries, antique stores, and curiosity shops. Catch a performance at Florida Studio Theatre , Theatre Works, The Players, The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre , or The Sarasota Opera House.

How about a deep sea charter, a sunset sail, a wave rider or wind surfing? This can all be arranged since the marina is only two hundred yards away. Golf and tennis are easily accessible. Sunlovers need only travel three miles to sink their feet into the celebrated sand and transparent blue water of Lido Key on the Gulf of Mexico. Shoppers will take delight in the 140 exclusive shops at St. Armands Circle, also on Lido Key. Complete spa services are available.

The Cypress is just minutes from the Mote Marine Aquarium, the Sarasota Jungle Gardens, the Ringling Art Museum, the Asolo Theater Company, The Sarasota Ballet, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Floridia West Coast Symphony and Historic Spanish Point. Busch Gardens in Tampa is only one hour north of Sarasota, and Disney World in Orlando is a two hour ride. Click here for area links of things to do in Sarasota.

The Cypress - A Bed & Breakfast Inn is a member of the following associations:
   Florida Bed & Breakfast Inns
   Professional Association of Innkeepers International

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