| parking is free. the grassy grounds have lounge chairs, benches and a shuffleboard court. pared-down rooms offer flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers; most have kitchenettes with full-size fridges. armand's circle. suites add separate living spaces. . a 4-minute walk from the beach, this family-run, all-suite hotel in several single-story buildings is also a mile from the restaurants of st
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 15
Sarasota Beach (24 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (13 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Lido Key (3 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (6 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Ca' d'Zan (17 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Crescent Beach (23 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Bayfront Park (8 min)
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (15 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Siesta Key Beach (23 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Sarasota Bay (8 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Lido Key Beach (4 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (8 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Saint Armands Key (6 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (15 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). Siesta Beach (23 min) | 
