Tampa International Airport 1 hr 14
Oscar Scherer State Park (8 min)
Acres of woods & water for camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing & hiking miles of trails. Nokomis Beach (4 min)
Family-friendly public beach built in 1950s with lifeguards, boardwalk & canoe & kayak launch. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (13 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. Casey Key, Florida (6 min)
Tranquil barrier island featuring Sarasota's oldest public beach, a nearby state park & lodging. Caspersen Beach (14 min)
Beach, hunting, fossil, and snorkeling Historic Downtown Venice, FL (7 min) Legacy Trail (17 min)
Popular with bicyclists & walkers, this 12.5-mile, paved route sits on an abandoned rail corridor. Brohard Paw Park (13 min)
Fenced dog park with a beach with on-site parking, picnic tables, showers & drinking fountains. Sarasota Beach (28 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Crescent Beach (24 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Turtle Beach (28 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping Venice Beach (10 min)
Expansive gulf beach known for recreation & scenic views of dolphins & seasonal marine turtle nests. Venice Fishing Pier (13 min)
This 700-ft-long pier offers fishing without a license, plus rod & reel rentals & sunset views. Siesta Beach (26 min) Siesta Key Beach (25 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. | 
