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  • Marvel at works by the masters—including Rubens, Velazquez, and El Greco—at the renowned Ringling Museum of Art, part of the sprawling Ringling Estate.
  • Trek a few miles across Sarasota Bay to St. Armands Circle, an upscale, lushly landscaped shopping destination.
  • Sink your feet in the sand at any number of fine Sarasota-area beaches, including popular Venice Beach, secluded Blind Pass Beach, and Siesta Key, routinely ranked among the nation's best.
  • Several circuses call Sarasota home including the Royal Hanneford Circus, the Walker Brothers Circus, and Circus Sarasota. They offer limited local performances when they return from the road.
  • Catch some baseball at Bradenton's McKechnie Field, spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, or watch the Cincinnati Reds at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.

Sarasota Travel Guide

Far enough away from Tampa Bay to have an identity very much its own, Sarasota is, surprisingly, one of Florida's cultural centers. In fact, many retirees spend their winters here because there's so much to keep them entertained and stimulated, including the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, home of the annual Asolo Theatre Festival. Sarasota also has an extensive array of first-class resorts, restaurants, and upscale boutiques. Read More

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Hotels

from: $97

Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel

1540 Ben Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236 Map

Distance: 3.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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from: $289

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236 Map

Distance: 1.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $110

Holiday Inn SARASOTA-LIDO BEACH-@THE BEACH

233 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE
Sarasota, FL 34236 Map

Distance: 3.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Attractions

Florida Orange Groves & Winery

expert favorite attraction
1500 Pasadena Ave. South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33707

Distance: 31.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: For years, Florida and California have vied for the best strawberry taste title. Now the contenders... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

DeSoto National Memorial

expert favorite attraction
DeSoto Memorial Hwy. (north end of 75th St. W.)
Bradenton, Florida

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Nestled on the Manatee River, west of downtown, this park attracts history buffs by re-creating... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

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South of U.S. 41
811 S. Palm Ave
Sarasota, Florida

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

A must-see for serious plant lovers and a should-see for those looking for good photo ops, this... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Sarasota

Distance (mi.)
Tampa International Airport 43.6 map
Fort Myers Southwest Florida Regional Airport 72.8 map
Orlando International Airport 106.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Sarasota

Distance (mi.)
Sarasota Bradenton Airport 4.6 map
Clearwater/St Petersburg International Airport 41.2 map
Orlando/Sanford Central Florida Regional Airport 127.0 map

Flight Deals to Sarasota

Originating From
Kansas City (MKC) to Tampa (TPA) $137
Baltimore (BWI) to Tampa (TPA) $146
Washington, DC (WAS) to Tampa (TPA) $156
Dayton (DAY) to Tampa (TPA) $166
Indianapolis (IND) to Tampa (TPA) $166

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Sarasota Vacation Rentals

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Beautiful Lido Key home located on bay waterfront.

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Screened porch, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels, VCR
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Beautiful house within walkng distance to downtown

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hair Dryer, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels, VCR
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PROP ID 539

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Garage, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, Swimming Pool, TV
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