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About Zota Beach Resort
Zota Beach Resort brings venue services to weddings across Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida, working from Longboat Key. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Longboat Island Chapel, IMG Academy Golf Club. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near Zota Beach Resort
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Longboat Key, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Sea Club I
- SeaHorse Beach Resort
- Casa Del Mar Beach Resort
- Legacy Hotel
- TownePlace Suites Sarasota Bradenton West
- Ramada Sarasota Waterfront
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Sarasota
How much do wedding venues cost in Sarasota?
Venue pricing in Sarasota spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Sarasota?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Sarasota weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, November, December. The driest months are April, November, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72° | 52° | 12% | 5:23 PM | 5:58 PM |
| Feb | 75° | 55° | 11% | 5:50 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Mar | 78° | 58° | 12% | 7:07 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Apr | 82° | 63° | 10% | 7:23 PM | 7:54 PM |
| May | 88° | 68° | 12% | 7:38 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 74° | 30% | 7:52 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 75° | 35% | 7:53 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Aug | 92° | 75° | 38% | 7:35 PM | 8:07 PM |
| Sep | 90° | 74° | 28% | 7:03 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Oct | 86° | 68° | 13% | 6:29 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Nov | 80° | 60° | 8% | 5:05 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Dec | 75° | 55° | 10% | 5:03 PM | 5:38 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Sarasota Bradenton Airport (4.8 mi from Sarasota). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Sarasota.
Getting to Sarasota
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | 41 mi | 1 hr |
| PGD Punta Gorda Airport | 44 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 43 mi | 55 min |
| Orlando | 109 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Miami | 181 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Jacksonville | 214 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Sarasota; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228, USA
- Where
- Longboat Key · 8 miles northwest of central Sarasota
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Sarasota
- One of 99 wedding venues we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (941) 383-2451
- Website
- Visit site
From Zota Beach Resort's website
“Zota Beach Resort in Sarasota offers a luxury escape in Longboat Key with an infinity-edge outdoor pool, on-site dining, and dog-friendly accommodations.”opalcollection.com
Read from opalcollection.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Zota Beach Resort before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Longboat Key
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 42 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 10 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Bradenton, Cortez, Bradenton Beach
Distances are straight-line from Zota Beach Resort; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Sarasota.
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