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Sarasota Sands

2150 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
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Sarasota Sands
4.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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Hanover, MA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
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The Sarasota Sands Resort presents as a converted motel; that said the unit was spacious, clean and well kept. The one bedroom we stayed in had two baths which proved to be a plus. There is a great pool and the walk to the beach is less than a minute. The negative of this resort is you are nickled and... More

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Harrison, Ohio
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011
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Stayed the last week of September with a friend who is an "owner". Our condo was the penthouse suite. Large, clean, spectacular view from the lanai (windows from floor to ceiling). Easily sleeps 6-8 people.The rooms while super clean really need updating. The master bedroom has mirrors practically everywhere (mirrored headboard even). Only had one interaction with front desk staff.... More

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ma
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011
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I have grown up going to Sarasota Sands every November. It is an absolutely amazing location at the tip of Lido Beach. Extremely quiet and semi-private beach. The units are older, but don't let that deter you. It is very well kept and upgrades occur to units every year. It is a fabulous spot that I will continue to visit... More

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Georgia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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Older time share that has been taken care of. Our unit - 2 BR & 2 Bath was perfect for a family of 3. Location is on the beach at the southern end of Lido Key. Not overly crowded for a holiday weekend. Beach was clean and water was beautiful. Didn't use the pool but it looked nice. Also have... More

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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2011
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Stayed the week of December 18th. This is definitely older, but was clean. Nice location and enjoyed our stay.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2010
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We have owned at Sarasota Sands from day one! We love our vacations at the Sands. We owned a studio for years and two years ago bought another 2 bedroom unit. I can't imagine going anywhere else - ever! Every year we get to see our friends from all over the country at the same time and place. Management updates... More

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Chicago
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2010
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Sarasota Sands Resort is a 35 year old time share facility that also rents units to the public for 3 and 7 night stays. We've been going to Sarasota Sands for 10 years now, renting a weekly unit for our family of six. My parents have owned a unit since inception. This is a relaxing, low key facility that gives... More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2009
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Although this is not luxury travel, it is one of the best places to create family memories. The units are basic and clean. Kitchens (we had a total of 3 units over 2 weeks-each kitchen was slightly different) were basic but adequate for cooking meals for up to 8 people. We ate all meals in (except 2 nights to Armand... More

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yonkers new york
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2009
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the best thing about this resort is it is directly on the beach which is lido beach with beautiful white sand--- i was told this was aconverted motel so the rooms are very small and the airconditiong did not work very well----it was very well kept the rooms and the grounds but need a lot of touch up to be... More

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