| breakfast and parking are available. warmly furnished studios feature kitchenettes, sofabeds and flat-screen tvs, as well as wi-fi. a mile from bee ridge square shopping center, this informal all-suite hotel off interstate 75 is 3 miles from the big cat habitat and gulf coast sanctuary, and 11 miles from siesta key beach. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a gym and guest laundry facilities, along with a meeting room. suites add separate living areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 1
Siesta Beach (21 min) Crescent Beach (19 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (19 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. Lido Key (27 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (23 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (20 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Siesta Key Beach (20 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Ca' d'Zan (26 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (24 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Sarasota Bay (30 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary (8 min)
Animal sanctuary home to big cats & other wild species offering animal encounters & seasonal hours. Lido Key Beach (28 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Saint Armands Key (26 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (28 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Legacy Trail (13 min)
Popular with bicyclists & walkers, this 12.5-mile, paved route sits on an abandoned rail corridor. | 
