Lime Lake, Sarasota

#39 among attractions in Sarasota

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Whitehead Pond, known today as Lime Lake, is a man-made 3-acre fresh water pond originally built as a stormwater pond to reduce flooding in the surrounding area. The pond lies at the easternmost edge of 22nd Street in Sarasota, Florida. The pond and its surrounding acreage was originally purchased by Wilmon Whitehead after he returned from World War II in 1947, where he raised his family. ()

Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 27°21'18"N, 82°31'25"W

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Lime Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ed Smith Stadium, Selby Public Library, Rosemary Cemetery, Sarasota Jungle Gardens.

0.6 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota
17 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Sarasota, Florida, Ed Smith Stadium is a must-visit destination for sports enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. This quintessential stadium, known for its intimate atmosphere and modern facilities, serves as the spring training home of...
1.7 miSW
Library
Selby Public Library, Sarasota
43 min walk • The Selby Public Library was the first library in Sarasota County, Florida and was established in 1907. The current building is the largest public library in Sarasota County and serves the downtown district of Sarasota, Florida.
1.4 miSW
Cemetery
Rosemary Cemetery, Sarasota
36 min walk • The Rosemary Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Sarasota, Florida. The cemetery is located at the northwest corner of the original plat of the town of Sarasota.
1.4 miSW
Zoo, Botanical garden
Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Sarasota
37 min walk • Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a tourist attraction located in Sarasota, Florida, United States since 1939. The gardens contain over 10 acres of botanical plantings along with bird and animal shows.
1.3 miSW
Vernacular architecture
Leonard Reid House, Sarasota
35 min walk • The Leonard Reid House is a historic home in Sarasota, Florida, United States. It is located at 1435 7th Street. On October 29, 2002, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
1.3 miW
Neighbourhood
Central–Cocoanut Historic District, Sarasota
33 min walk • The Central–Cocoanut Historic District is a U.S. historic district located in Sarasota, Florida. The district is along Cocoanut Avenue, between 11th and 22nd Streets to the south and north, and between Tamiami Trail and the railroad tracks to the west and east.
1.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
Overtown Historic District, Sarasota
41 min walk • The Overtown Historic District is a U.S. historic district located in Sarasota, Florida. The district runs roughly along Central and Cohen Avenues, between 9th and 4th Streets. It contains 25 historic buildings.