Classes scheduled in Sarasota, Florida are held at the Teltronics company headquarters:

2150 Whitfield Industrial Way
Sarasota, FL, 34243

Local telephone number is 1.941.753.5000.

Accommodations, Meals, and Transportation are the responsibility of the student. There are no restaurants within walking distance of Teltronics, so students should either bring their lunch or arrange for transportation to and from lunch.

There is no public transportation available in the area of Teltronics. Car rental agencies at the Sarasota/Bradenton airport are:

• Hotel Indigo
  1223 Boulevard of the Arts
  Sarasota, FL  34236
  Phone: 941-487-3800
  2008 Preferred Rates for Teltronics Students:
  $120 per night plus tax (June 25 - December 31, 2008);
  To receive the TELT rate, you must contact local reservations
  
  
• RESIDENCE INN by MARRIOTT*
  1040 University Parkway
  Sarasota, FL  34234
  Phone: 941-358-1468
  2008 Preferred Rates for Teltronics Students:
  $89 per night plus tax (April 15-Jan 14);
  $95 per night plus tax (Jan 15-Apr 14);
  To receive the TELT rate, you must contact local reservations (not corporate)
  All rooms are suites fully equipped with in-room kitchen complete with refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker, and dinnerware.  In-room wireless high speed internet access. The Teltronics rate includes a full, hot breakfast each morning, evening social Monday-Thursday 5-7pm, full use of exercise room, pool, Jacuzzi, and sport court. NOTE: As of October 2006 all Marriott Properties are non-smoking hotels. For a smoking room, try Comfort Suites, Hilton Homewood Suites, or another non-Marriott property.
  
• HOLIDAY INN – LIDO BEACH**
  233 Ben Franklin Drive
  Sarasota, FL  34236
  Phone:  941-388-5555
  2007 Preferred Rates for Teltronics Students
  Jan 1-25, Apr 16-Dec 24: $99-$129
  Jan 26-Apr 15, Dec 25-31: $159-$189
  Beachfront hotel, short walk to restaurants & shops.  Rates are bayfront rooms, Fri & Sat night at high rate. Gulf front rooms available for an additional $30 per night.
  To receive the TELT Corporate Advantage rate, you must contact local reservations (not Holiday Inn Corporate) and reference tracking number TLT.
  
  
• LIDO BEACH RESORT
  700 Ben Franklin Drive
  Sarasota, Florida  34236           
  Phone:  800-441-2113
  2007 Preferred Rates for Teltronics Students
  Jan 1-Feb 1, Apr 22- Dec 22: $109-139*
  Feb 2-Apri 21, Dec 23-31: $179-209
  * Prices for Deluxe Guest Room or Deluxe Kitchenette in Main building. Higher rate in range is for Fri & Sat nights. Additional room and suite rates available.
  All rooms include complimentary high speed internet access, a refrigerator, microwave & coffeemaker. (8 miles from Teltronics offices on Lido Key)
  
  
• SPRINGHILL SUITES
  1020 University Parkway
  Sarasota, FL  34234           
  Phone:  941-358-3385
  2008 Preferred Rates for Teltronics Students
  Rates: $119 (April 15-Jan 14); $159 (Jan 15-Apr 14)
  (4 miles from Teltronics offices)
  In-room high speed Internet. Includes complimentary deluxe breakfast 
  
  
• HOLIDAY INN – LAKEWOOD RANCH**
  6231 Lake Osprey Drive
  Sarasota, FL  34240               
  Phone: 941-782-4400
  Rates: $64-140
  (8.2 miles from Teltronics)
  
  
• COMFORT SUITES**
  8305 Tourist Center Drive
  University Park, FL 34201       
  Phone:  941-360-2626
  Rates:  $75-140
  (7.25 miles from Teltronics)
  In-room refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker. Includes complimentary deluxe breakfast 
  
  
• FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES – LAKEWOOD RANCH**
  6105 Exchange Way
  Sarasota, FL  34202      
  Phone: 941-552-4000
  Rates: $69-140
  (8.2 miles from Teltronics)
  Complimentary continental breakfast
  
  
• COURTYARD by MARRIOTT
  850 University Parkway
  Sarasota, FL  34234           
  Phone:  941-355-3337
  2008 Preferred Rates for Teltronics Students
  Rates: $119 (March 31-Jan 12); $159 (Jan 13-March 30)
  (4 miles from Teltronics offices)
  In-room high speed Internet. 

*You must request a Teltronics Student Rate when making your reservation to receive the negotiated rate at Residence Inn.  The Teltronics Student rates are available even during peak season.

**There are restaurants within walking distance of these hotels.  Please call hotel for details.

For those students who will be arriving early or staying over a weekend, Teltronics is pleased to identify a few local points of interest near our Sarasota, Florida training facilities:

• Gulf of Mexico beaches: Florida beaches are famous for their turquoise Gulf waters. Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and many other islands offer numerous public beaches and recreation opportunities.
• John and Mabel Ringling Museum of Art & Ca d’Zan Mansion – Sarasota, FL.  Located on a 66-acre estate on Sarasota Bay, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art offers 21 galleries of European paintings, Cypriot antiquities, Asian Art, American paintings, and contemporary art. The estate features the spectacular Cà d'Zan ("House of John"), a waterfront mansion that was restored in 2002. The Circus Museum displays costumes, wagons, performance equipment, and other artifacts chronicling the history of the Circus. The estate also features Mable Ringling’s Rose Garden, completed in 1913, and beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking Sarasota Bay.
• Orlando, Florida: Only 2 hours away, with its variety of family amusement parks and entertainment options. Choose from DisneyWorld, Epcot Center, Sea World, Disney/MGM Studios, Universal Studios, and much more. Multi-day/Multi-park passes are available.
• Busch Gardens – Tampa Bay: This amusement park/zoo complex is one hour north of Sarasota, and offers thrilling roller coasters, rides, shows, and wildlife displays in a relaxing African-themed setting.
• The Florida Aquarium  - 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 33602, (813)273-4020.  During your visit, you can follow the path of a drop of water from the underground aquifer to the deep sea, see birds, plants and sea creatures of all descriptions in near-natural habitats
• Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) – Tampa.  Science comes to life at this museum that houses a planetarium, an IMAX theater and many interactive displays.
• Shopping: Sarasota offers numerous outlet stores and malls, with an even wider variety of shopping available in Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg to the north.
• Golf: Sarasota is home to many wonderful public and semi-private golf courses. Equipment rental is available at most courses.