Top Osprey Venues

• Spaces for 60-600 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Gardens
• 2 Parks

The Gazebo at Phillippi Estate Park is a distinctive outdoor event venue nestled within a scenic 60-acre natural area park on the shores of Phillippi Creek, south of downtown Sarasota and east of Siesta Key. Set on the grounds of a historic estate that also includes the Edson Keith Mansion — listed on the National Register of Historic Places — the park offers a setting that blends natural beauty with architectural character. The Gazebo itself is a series of three interconnected pavilions positioned on the southwest side of the park, well-suited for intimate wedding ceremonies, private receptions, and small gatherings. Adjacent to the gazebo, the Gazebo Lawn opens up the park's open-air landscape to accommodate larger outdoor events. The park's facilities are available for a range of private occasions, including corporate gatherings, cultural events, art exhibits, and community celebrations. Rental inquiries are handled through Sarasota County Parks at 941-861-9779.

• Spaces for 140 Guests

Siesta Key Luxury Rental Properties offers a curated portfolio of high-end vacation homes and condos on Siesta Key, Florida — a barrier island widely recognized as home to one of America's top-ranked beaches. The company's properties range from intimate retreats to grand waterfront villas, with options suited to families, groups, and coastal getaways of all sizes. The portfolio spans pool retreats, beachfront escapes, waterfront rentals, and pet-friendly stays, giving guests access to Gulf Coast accommodations across a range of scales and settings. Properties are available for weekly, monthly, and short-term stays. Events, including weddings and private parties, may be accommodated at select properties with prior approval, event fees, event insurance, and any required local permits. Inquiries are handled directly by the Siesta Key Luxury Rental Properties team.

• Spaces for 800 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

The Venice Community Center is a 45,000-square-foot event facility operated by Sarasota County Parks, situated on Venice's Cultural Campus at 326 Nokomis Avenue South. For decades, it has hosted weddings, galas, proms, seminars, concerts, expos, and community gatherings for groups of all sizes. At the heart of the center is a 10,000-square-foot ballroom accommodating up to 800 seated guests, with a large stage, professional theatrical lighting, and a sound booth. The ballroom can be divided into smaller configurations for more intimate events. Clients also have access to a 2,000-square-foot lobby suitable for cocktail receptions and bar setups, two private dressing rooms with vanity lighting, and a commercial-grade kitchen for catered parties. Nine additional meeting rooms round out the facility, offering flexible options for smaller gatherings, breakout sessions, and ceremonies. All-inclusive event packages are available, or spaces may be rented individually.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Venetian Golf Club is a private golf and country club set within a 100-acre master-planned community in North Venice, Florida, near the Myakka River and a 70-acre nature preserve. The club was built around a Chip Powell-designed 18-hole championship course, which opened in 2003 and features nine sets of tees for players of all abilities. The 20,000-square-foot Mediterranean-inspired clubhouse serves as the social hub of the club, with a first-floor casual Grille and a second-floor dining area featuring a luxurious bar and outdoor veranda with views over the 18th green. Members and guests gather here for a full calendar of social events — from holiday parties and casual tailgate gatherings to formal dinners and private celebrations — alongside year-round golf programming including weekly games, monthly events, and major tournaments for couples, men, and women.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection offers event spaces for your next celebration in Sarasota, Florida.

The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers event spaces for your next celebration in Sarasota, Florida.