Tierra Verde Yacht & Tennis Resort  TVR 1489

An island located a few miles south of St. Petersburg provides a quiet, subtropical setting for your vacation at Tierra Verde Yacht and Tennis Resort. Rent a boat and navigate area waters, browse through the shops in nearby Sarasota, or stay at the resort and enjoy the tennis courts, a swimming pool, and Jacuzzi. Restaurants and live entertainment are nearby. Many public golf courses are in the area. Local attractions include the Ringling Museum, Busch Gardens, St. Armand's Circle, and the Salvador Dali Museum.

Tierra Verde Resort, built by Guy Lombardo in the early 1960s, boasts a 278,000-gallon free-form swimming pool, large hot tub, game room, and marina offering boat, waverunner, and jet-ski rentals. Tierra Verde Resort also has lighted tennis courts, and a restaurant and lounge on-site. A vehicle is recommended to experience the historic Fort de Soto Park located on the island. It is a five-minute drive to area beaches, golf, grocery stores, entertainment, and restaurants.