Where To Get Real Christmas Trees In Sarasota In 2020

SARASOTA, FL — For many in Sarasota, Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season. In the days following turkey day, some families decorate their home for Christmas. This includes putting up and decorating their Christmas tree.

If you’re looking for a real tree to spread a little holiday cheer this year, here are several options in the Sarasota area.

Southwest Florida Christmas Trees

Southwest Florida Christmas Trees sells pre-cut Fraser firs ranging from 5-feet to 12-feet tall. Their trees are grown on their Christmas tree farm in North Carolina. They operate three Christmas tree lots, which are open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the following addresses:

• 4631 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
• 4835 South Beneva Road, Sarasota
• 1600 Banyan Drive, Venice

Learn more about Southwest Florida Christmas Trees online here.

Alpine Christmas Trees

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.

Learn more about Alpine Christmas Trees on Facebook here.

Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County

This nonprofit organization will operate its annual Christmas tree lot fundraiser in the Westgate Shopping Center located at 3913 Manatee Ave. West in Bradenton. The lot opens the day after Thanksgiving.

Over Thanksgiving weekend, it will be open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.

Through Dec. 19, the lot will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 7 p.m.

Only credit and debit cards and checks will be accepted as payment. No cash. Learn more about this tree lot 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 is open through Dec. 12 and will operate during the following hours: Mondays through Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays from 12:30 to 8 p.m.

Learn more about this fundraiser on the Facebook event page.

Home Depot

The home improvement retailer offers various types of pre-cut Christmas trees in all shapes and sizes. Find the nearest Home Depot to your location online here.

Lowe’s

This big box retailer also sells real, pre-cut Christmas trees in various types, shapes and sizes. Find the Lowe’s closest to your home online here.

Do you know of a Christmas tree lot that we haven’t listed here? Email Sarasota Patch at Tiffany.Razzano@Patch.com.