Unconditional Surrender is a series of computer-generated statues by Seward Johnson that resemble an iconic 1945 photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt, V-J Day in Times Square, depicting a sailor embracing a young woman during the post-World War 11 celebration in New York City's Times Square. The first in the series was installed in 2005 in Sarasota, Florida. Others are in San Diego, New York City, Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, Normandy in France, Hamilton, New Jersey, Royal Oak, Michigan, and Key West, Florida. Also in Rome and Bastogne, Belgium. The 25-foot-tall aluminum statue in Sarasota, constructed at a cost of $980,000, is located on Bayfront Drive, off the Tamiami Trail, near Sarasota Bay and downtown Sarasota. Some copies were constructed in styrofoam, some in bronze.

Ya gotta stop here for a quick picture. We had exactly five minutes to spare. Swung into the parking lot. Snapped a classic shot with the same pose & off we went. Of all the pictures I shared with friends, they love this one best. I love that it’s a classic part of Americana.

Beautiful statue located in a great waterfront park. Marina is behind it and park has water fountains for kids and playgrounds.

Was visiting area beaches and came across the statue! Decided to stop and check it out and take some pictures!! Very beautiful and interesting

An iconic statue in a beautiful setting. Step by the tiki bar or one of several wonderful restaurants. You can also go for a leisurely short boat ride on Sarasota Bay.