| there's a waterside bar/grill featuring a terrace. other amenities consist of a lounge, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. the 1-bedroom suites add living areas with sofabeds. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. parking and a breakfast buffet are available. it's 5 miles from coquina beach. upgraded rooms offer balconies and marina views. facing a marina along the anna maria sound, this laid-back hotel off state road 64 is 3 minutes' walk from wetland and walking trails in the neal preserve. bright rooms with rainfall showers have wi-fi and smart tvs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers
Tampa International Airport 59 min
Bean Point (13 min) Coquina Beach (11 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (29 min) Bean Point Beach (13 min)
Peaceful locale known for its wide sandy beach, tranquil waters & stunning sunset views. Manatee Public Beach (3 min)
Park featuring a beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, restrooms, showers & more. Robinson Preserve (11 min)
Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & observation platforms. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (28 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (25 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). DeSoto National Memorial Park (10 min)
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails. Ca' d'Zan (27 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (25 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (55 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Anna Maria Public Beach (3 min)
Family-friendly sandy stretch with gentle waves & sunset views, plus cabana rentals & a beach cafe. Fort De Soto Park (49 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (15 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. | 
