Sarasota County resort blends old with new in $1.5M double-storm recovery

To recover from the 2024 storm season, Manasota Beach Club is blending the tried-and-true with the modern-day.

Sydney “Buffy” Crampton is the second-generation owner of the Manasota Beach Club.
Sydney “Buffy” Crampton is the second-generation owner of the Manasota Beach Club.
Photo by Lori Sax
  • Manatee-Sarasota
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After Hurricane Helene traveled up the Gulf Coast in September 2024, Manasota Beach Club lost around 10 feet of beachfront.

But that was just the start of the problems for the historic club and lodging property on Manasota Key in Englewood. (Englewood is on the Sarasota-Charlotte County line; Manasota Beach Club is on the Sarasota County side.)

 

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