| the individually owned units sleep between 2 and 4, and come with flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers (some have full kitchens). all are uniquely furnished and decorated, and additional amenities vary by unit. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some also have shared balconies and beach views. armand's circle shopping center and a 7-minute walk from lido key beach. dating from the 1950s, this budget condo motel on the gulf seaside is 1 mile from st. the property backs up to a private sandy beach with a tiki hut, and features off-street parking, an outdoor pool, shuffleboard courts and 2 barbeque grills with picnic tables
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 15
Lido Key (2 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. 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. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (13 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Ca' d'Zan (17 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Sarasota Bay (8 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Lido Key Beach (3 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Saint Armands Key (6 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Sarasota Beach (24 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Bayfront Park (8 min)
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. Siesta Key Beach (23 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Siesta Beach (24 min) Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (9 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Crescent Beach (23 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (6 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (16 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). | 
