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Celebrate Easter at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

by Katie Skrzek

Mar 29, 2024

© The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Destinations / North America

Spend Easter in Florida with your family at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. The luxury property on Florida’s Gulf Coast offers family travelers a selection of Easter programming, including offerings tied into Pantone’s 2024 color of the year, Peach Fuzz.

 

Easter Bunny

© The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

“Our highly curated events and experiences for this Easter weekend will create cherished moments for the entire family,” said Mark Sherwin, general manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. “We invite guests to enjoy a magical experience with the timeless sophistication that defines The Ritz-Carlton and the warm hospitality that only our Ladies and Gentlemen can provide.”

 

Enjoy a special meal on Easter Sunday at the property’s dining outlets. Enjoy the breakfast buffet at Jack Dusty, served 7–11:30 a.m. The restaurant also serves a specialty cocktail: Life’s a Peach. This Pantone-inspired beverage includes Grey Goose White Peach and is available at Jack Dusty through March 31. Head to the Grand Ballroom for an elegant Easter brunch. The buffet includes a variety of savory and sweet dishes, available 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. A three-course Easter Dinner is available at Ridley’s Porch, 5–9 p.m.

 

Easter cookies

© The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Family-friendly activities take place on and leading up to Easter. Take part in a scavenger hunt around the property and claim a special prize. Enter the jellybean-guessing contest at Jack Dusty through March 30 for a chance to win a prize. Bring your little ones on an Easter egg hunt, 9–10 a.m. (up to age 4) and 10–11 a.m. (ages 5 and up) on March 31.

 

For an elevated stay, book a room or suite on the Club Level and receive access to exclusive experiences on Easter weekend, including a mimosa station, Easter egg decorating and cookie decorating.

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