Seasonal & Holidays
Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2021 In The Sarasota Area
A Christmas tree shortage means families should get a tree earlier than usual.
SARASOTA, FL — As the U.S. recovers from the coronavirus pandemic and looks back on the hardship of last year’s holiday season — which involved a lot of social distancing — families in 2021 will reunite and begin the hunt for the right Christmas tree.
Did you know that some 350 million Christmas trees are growing in all 50 U.S. states, and 25 million are cut and purchased each year?
The American Christmas Tree Association advises shoppers to get a tree earlier than usual this year. The supply of trees will be tight due to supply chain delays and a poor growing season in the Pacific Northwest.
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If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Sarasota:
Alpine Christmas Trees
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This year, Alpine Christmas Trees will operate only one location at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church located at 11315 Palmbrush Trail in Lakewood Ranch. There you'll find Fraser fir trees ranging from 3-feet to 12-feettall, wreaths and tree stands.
The lot opened Sunday and will operate through Dec. 18. Lot hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. It will be open Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fresh-cut trees are available daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the following locations:
- 4631 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
- 4835 South Beneva Road, Sarasota
- 1600 Banyan Drive, Venice
Learn more about Southwest Florida Christmas trees here.
Cub Scouts Pack 23
Cub Scouts Pack 23 hosts its annual Christmas tree lot at 6611 Proctor Road. They'll be selling Fraser firs ranging from 6-feet to 12-feet tall. Delivery is available.
The lot will operate during the following hours Thanksgiving weekend:
- Thanksgiving Day, closed
- Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, 1 to 8 p.m.
After the holiday weekend, the lot will operate:
- Monday through Friday, 4 to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sundays, 1 to 8 p.m.
Learn more about this fundraiser on the pack’s Facebook page.
Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to note, according to the National Christmas Tree Association:
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