| some offer garden views, and 1- and 2-bedroom suites are also available. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and laundry facilities, plus complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas. elegant studios feature wall beds and sea-inspired decor, plus flat-screen tvs, full kitchens with stainless steel appliances, free wi-fi and ipod docks. located 2 blocks from the beach, this homey resort with condos is 7 miles from marie selby botanical gardens and 11 miles from mote marine laboratory
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 14
Siesta Beach (6 min) Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (11 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (24 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Sarasota Beach (8 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Sarasota Bay (25 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Lido Key (23 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Siesta Key Beach (6 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (22 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (16 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (24 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Lido Key Beach (24 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Saint Armands Key (22 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Venice Beach (25 min)
Expansive gulf beach known for recreation & scenic views of dolphins & seasonal marine turtle nests. Crescent Beach (15 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Turtle Beach (6 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping | 
