| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a convenience store and a free grocery shopping service, plus a business center. with a distinctive mediterranean exterior and lobby, this extended-stay hotel 3. 9 miles' drive from sarasota-bradenton international airport. free hot breakfast is provided, as well as complimentary light dinner and drinks (mon-thurs). 6 miles' drive off interstate 75 is 2 miles' drive from downtown sarasota and 6. additional amenities include a fitness room, outdoor pool, putting green and 3 meeting rooms. chic studio and 1-bedroom suites come with fully equipped kitchens, dining tables and free wifi, plus flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 4
Sarasota Jungle Gardens (13 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Lido Key (15 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Siesta Key Beach (20 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Siesta Beach (21 min) Sarasota Beach (21 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Ca' d'Zan (17 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Lido Key Beach (16 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary (12 min)
Animal sanctuary home to big cats & other wild species offering animal encounters & seasonal hours. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (15 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). Saint Armands Key (14 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (9 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (16 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Bayfront Park (9 min)
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. Sarasota Bay (18 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (14 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. | 
