| all have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs; some feature gulf views and separate living rooms. parking is free. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. minimum-stay rules may apply. other amenities include direct beach access and a hot tub, as well as an outdoor pool with sunloungers and gulf views. set on lido key, and overlooking the gulf of mexico, this laid-back beachfront timeshare resort is an 8-minute walk from south lido county park, 2 miles from highway 789 and 4 miles from the mote marine laboratory. relaxed condos offer full kitchens and living areas
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 16
Siesta Key Beach (23 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Saint Armands Key (6 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Lido Key (2 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (16 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). Lido Key Beach (3 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Sarasota Bay (8 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Ca' d'Zan (18 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Crescent Beach (24 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (14 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Bayfront Park (9 min)
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. Sarasota Beach (24 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (9 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Siesta Beach (24 min) The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (16 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (6 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. | 
