New College of Florida, Sarasota

Name: New College of Florida
Address: Sarasota, United States

#82 among attractions in Sarasota

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New College of Florida is a public liberal arts college in Sarasota, Florida. It was founded in 1960 as a private institution known simply as New College, spent several years merged into the University of South Florida, and in 2001 became an autonomous college, the eleventh independent school of the State University System of Florida. Upon achieving independence, the school adopted its current name: New College of Florida. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1960 (64 years ago)Coordinates: 27°23'1"N, 82°33'36"W

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Indian Beach-Sapphire ShoresSarasota United States

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New College of Florida – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Ca' d'Zan, Sarasota Classic Car Museum, Asolo Repertory Theatre.

~850 ftS
Museum, Art museum
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota
5 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Sarasota, Florida, the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art stands as a testament to the grandeur of art and culture. As the state's official art museum, it is a destination that combines historical legacy with the allure of the creative...
~1480 ftW
Former home of a circus king
Ca' d'Zan, Sarasota
8 min walk • Ca' d'Zan is a Mediterranean revival style residence in Sarasota, Florida, adjacent to Sarasota Bay. The winter residence of circus mogul, capitalist, entrepreneur and art collector John Ringling and his wife Mable has been admired as an architectural gem since it was completed in 1926.
~1340 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Sarasota Classic Car Museum, Sarasota
7 min walk • The Sarasota Classic Car Museum is located at 5500 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida, United States. It houses about 100 vintage cars of all types in a 60,000-square-foot facility with constantly rotating collection.
~520 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota
3 min walk • The Asolo Repertory Theatre or Asolo Rep is a professional theater in Sarasota, Florida. It is the largest Equity theatre in Florida, and the largest Repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States. Asolo Rep is a resident regional theatre company which also invites in guest artists.
~650 ftNE
Library
Jane Bancroft Cook Library, Sarasota
4 min walk • The Jane Bancroft Library is a joint-use library shared by the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee and the New College of Florida.
1.2 miSE
27°22'6"N • 82°33'9"W
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, Sarasota
30 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Golf
1.1 miS
27°22'3"N • 82°33'21"W
Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Sarasota
29 min walk • Garden, Zoo, Park
~1460 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Caples–Ringling Estates Historic District, Sarasota
8 min walk • The Caples–Ringling Estates Historic District is a U.S. historic district located in Sarasota, Florida. The district is bounded by the Sarasota Bay, US 41, Parkview and North Shore Avenue. It contains 18 historic buildings and 5 structures.
1.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Overtown Historic District, Sarasota
36 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.
0.4 miN
Universities and schools
University of South Florida Sarasota–Manatee, Sarasota
11 min walk • The University of South Florida Sarasota–Manatee is a branch campus of the University of South Florida in Sarasota, Florida.

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Nearby attractions include Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota (3 min walk), Jane Bancroft Cook Library, Sarasota (4 min walk), John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota (5 min walk), Sarasota Classic Car Museum, Sarasota (7 min walk).