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4 Historical Facts You Didn’t Know About The Sagamore

The history of The Sagamore Resort is rife with well-known and intriguing moments. But, we bet you didn’t know these five interesting facts — until now! You Know That The Sagamore Has Burned Down (Twice!) But Did You Know… The time it took to rebuild from…

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Holes with History

Just as Belleview Inn pays tribute to its history as a Gilded Age Gulf icon, the two historic Donald Ross–designed golf courses at the neighboring Belleair Country Club evoke a flashback to the days when clubs were wooden and golf knickers were de rigueur. He…

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Hospitality That Holds Up

A few of the ways that Opal employees and partners responded, connected, and lent a hand during the COVID-19 pandemic, and why we are so thankful to have them at the helm of our operations and at the heart of our communities. Opal team members have always been…

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QUIZ: Your Next Opal Collection Destination

With 21 unique Opal Collection properties dotting the East Coast from Bar Harbor, Maine to the Florida Keys, we’re sure this quick quiz will lead you to an amazing trip, and possibly add a few new items to your bucket list.

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A Day on Pine Avenue

Anna Maria Island is a charming slice of Florida living, thanks to the quaint restaurants and boutiques that line Pine Avenue. Located 30-minutes north of The Resort at Longboat Key Club, sits Anna Maria Island, recently voted the #2 “most charming small town in Florida,”…

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