Zota Beach Resort

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Ceremony - South Beach at Longboat Key Club

The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Reception - Harbourside Ballroom at Longboat Key Club

After Party

Our Wedding

Gloria and Nate met on a dating app during the summer of 2020. Our first date was at a brewery in downtownCincinnati (Gloria spilled a pitcher of water all over the table, but luckily Nate gave her a second date). We've been together ever since... going on three and a half years. Our dog Frankie is the glue to the relationship. Nate proposed to Gloria on a pier overlooking the ocean in the Bahamas. Gloria was 100%surprised and we were able to celebrate with a few family members and friends the rest of the trip.

One Date turned into Forever

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Q + A

We have a room block here - follow the direct link to book today! We will have trolley transportation to and from the welcome party & wedding/reception for guests staying at Aloft. Celebrate your style at Aloft Sarasota, featuring fresh, purposeful environments and open, vibrant spaces designed to bring people together. Live life your way, at your pace, in this next-generation hotel that blends technology and design to enhance experiences. Dive deep into Sarasotas nightlife and restaurant scene from our downtown location, where youre just minutes from popular islands, beaches and attractions.

Aloft Sarasota

We have a discounted room block here! Our wedding is located at this resort. We will have trolley transportation to and from the welcome party & wedding/reception for guests staying at Longboat Key Club. Style like suites, beach front, pool with a bar! Several dining options on this resort.

* We will not have a room block or transportation from this hotel, but is another option for booking. The Westin is around a 10 minute drive to Longboat Key Club.

The Westin Sarasota

* We will not have a room block or transportation from this hotel, but is another option for booking. Embassy Suites is around a 15 minute drive to Longboat Key Club.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota

Travel -  updated links available!

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the state art museum of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida. It was established in 1927 as the legacy of Mable and John Ringling for the people of Florida. The circus museum was added later on. Florida State University assumed governance of the Museum in 2000. Don’t forget to check out John Ringling’s mansion while you’re there!

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Nestled between the sparkling waters of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, St. Armands is truly unique in concept, history and ambience. It’s easy to relax, unwind, and let your cares fade away.Renowned as a continental marketplace, the Circle is a charming and graceful synthesis of past and present, with its lush tropical plants, courtyards and patios, antique statuary and contemporary architectural design. Whether shopping for trinkets and treasures, high fashion or home décor, gourmet snacks to candlelit feasts under the stars, you’ll find it all on the Circle. Depending on the season, you may find art or seafood festivals with local vendors around the circle.

St. Armands Circle

Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Come join us aboard LeBarge, a Sarasota landmark for 30 years. Our casual laid-back atmosphere is enhanced by our tropical décor and yes, the palm trees are real. Let the mermaids lead the way through the tranquil waters of Sarasota Bay.We offer you a full menu of cruises, each totally different: the morning Dolphin &amp; Manatee Watch Cruise, afternoon Sightseeing &amp; Nature Cruise, and the world-renowned Tropical Sunset Cruise with live entertainment. All cruises feature a full bar and light food menu.

LeBarge Tropical Cruises

The owners/guides of Sea Life Kayak Adventures come from science and conservation backgrounds and are members/volunteers of several environmental and wildlife organizations including Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center Inc (Wildlife Inc), Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, and the Save the Manatees Foundation.Our experienced Florida wildlife kayak guides will make your kayak tour (or rental) of Sarasota’s Lido Key Mangroves unforgettable.&nbsp;There is a difference between kayak tour operators, and our trips focus on you!

Kayaking SRQ

A tropical, urban oasis featuring unparalleled horticulture displays and a Sarasota bay-front setting, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a living museum and world-class center for education, research and conservation. Nestled on the shores of beautiful Sarasota Bay, Selby Gardens has something for everyone.&nbsp; Relax amidst nature’s beauty and allow the scenery of unparalleled botanical bliss to carry you away.

Gloria & Nathan

Gloria & Nathan

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