Kensington Park has a population of 3,720 and is part of the greater Sarasota. The city is located on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast. Kensington Park is only about 50 minutes south of the Tampa Bay area.

This delightful area offers a quiet, slow-paced living with the arts, culture, entertainment, and recreation nearby. Its many sunny days make it the ideal location for the outdoor enthusiast. Swimming, water-skiing, beach walks, boating, shell collecting, bird watching, horseback riding, tennis, and golf are popular activities among residents. There are over 33 golf courses in the Sarasota area that appeal to every level of ability.

Fishing enthusiasts can find plenty of enjoyment in Kensington Park. Residents can fish from the beach, piers, or local charter boats. The Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay, Little Sarasota Bay, and the Inter-coastal Waterway offer excellent marine fishing. A wealth of lakes and tributaries provide endless possibilities for fresh water fishing. There are also several beautiful parks in the Kensington Park area, many of which include boat launch ramps. Fishing along the seawall of Island Park in downtown Sarasota is a particular favorite among residents.

There are a number of opportunities for Kensington Park residents to enjoy the fine arts. The Sarasota County Arts Council works to promote, develop, and coordinate the arts in Sarasota County. One of the council's productions is Art Day, an annual celebration of the arts. It showcases the talents of nearly 1,000 local visual and performing artists for residents and visitors in downtown Sarasota.

The Ringling Museum of Art is affiliated with Florida State University. Ringling is the largest museum/university complex in the nation. The Ringling campus includes an internationally recognized museum of Western European and American art. The FSU-Ringling Center for the Cultural Arts offers outstanding educational programs. The Sarasota Opera House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Now fully restored to its original beauty, the Sarasota Opera House has become the cornerstone of Sarasota's Theater Arts District.

The Sarasota Ballet of Florida has achieved a dynamic standing among the arts organizations in the culturally rich Sarasota area. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall attracts many local, regional, national and international artists. Van Wezel includes a wide variety of more than 120 performances, including an impressive line-up of Broadway musicals.

Circus Sarasota is a popular site for families. Circus Sarasota presents exciting professional family entertainment in summer theatre shows, winter performances under the big-top, and special events and classes throughout the year.

Education in the Sarasota County Public School System is a top priority. The county offers a large number of magnet and charter schools in addition to the regular public school system. Seventeen magnet schools and eight charter schools are available. Sarasota County students enjoy extended educational opportunities through local organizations such as Mote Marine Laboratory, Selby Gardens, and the Ringling School of Art & Design.

There are several opportunities for higher education in the Kensington Park and Sarasota area. Sarasota has ten local colleges, including New College. New College is an independent public honors college for the state of Florida. It is the only Florida school selected for Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges. The Ringling School of Art & Design offers internationally renowned classes in the fine arts.

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