Located in downtown Sarasota, this stylish and sophisticated blend of cosmopolitan hotel and beach resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is a luxury landmark on Florida's Gulf coast. Conveniently located near the city center, each of the hotel's 266 well-appointed guest rooms have a private balcony and view of Sarasota Bay, the marina or the city skyline. For the discriminating guest, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota features award-winning dining, famous personalized service and access to to the Mobil-rated Spa, private Gulf-front beach club, and a Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course.

To contact us via mail, telephone, or fax, please use the following information:

The Ritz Carlton, Sarasota
1111 Ritz Carlton Drive
Sarasota, Florida 34236

Reservations: 1-941-309-2000

Space is limited, so reserve your room today! Ask for the Sarasota International Design Summit/Ringling School of Art & Design rate of $195 per night.

This conference room rate is available while room supplies last. After that date, the discounted room rate may not apply.

From Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (SRQ): Depart Sarasota Airport by turning right onto University Parkway. Immediately get into the left hand lane. Turn left at the first light, US 41 (Tamiami Trail). Continue on US 41 (Tamiami Trail) for approximately four miles. The entrance to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota will be on your right hand side, just after the intersection of Fruitville Road and US 41 (Tamiami Trail).

From Tampa International Airport (TPA): Depart Tampa Airport, follow signs to I-275 South (St. Petersburg). Continue over the Howard Frankland Bridge, through St. Petersburg to the Skyway Bridge ($1 toll). Continue over the Skyway Bridge and I-275 will merge with I-75. Take I-75 South towards Naples. From I-75, take Exit 210, Fruitville Road West (right turn onto Fruitville). Follow Fruitville Road approximately eight miles to US 41 (Tamiami Trail). Turn left on US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and immediately get into the right hand lane. After 500 feet, turn right into the paved brick entrance of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

From Points North: From I-75, take Exit 210, Fruitville Road West (right turn onto Fruitville). Follow Fruitville Road approximately eight miles to US 41 (Tamiami Trail). Turn left on US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and immediately get into the right hand lane. After 500 feet, turn right into the paved brick entrance of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

From Points South: From I-75, take Exit 210, Fruitville Road West (left turn onto Fruitville). Follow Fruitville Road approximately eight miles to US 41 (Tamiami Trail). Turn left on US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and immediately get into the right hand lane. After 500 feet, turn right into the paved brick entrance of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

Discount Partners:

1. Continental Airlines Meeting Works

Flying into and out of
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Valid Travel Dates: October 4 - 16

For discount airfare to Sarasota for the Ringling School of Art & Design 75th Anniversary or the Sarasota International Design Summit, call your travel professional or Continental's MeetingWorks at 800-468-7022.

You may also book online at www.continental.com. Enter your Z code and Agreement Code in the Offer Code Box when searching flights:

Z Code: ZTGV Agreement Code: WLHT29

2. AirTran

Airtran is offering discounts of up to 10% off the lowest available AirTran one way fares from October 6 - 14, 2006 to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).

Attendees wishing to take advantage of this special offer must book travel through the telephone reservations office at 1-866-683-8368 and give them this special code:

SRQ 100906