| 5 miles from sarasota-bradenton international airport, 5. 5 miles from marine life at robinson preserve. 3 miles from the south florida museum, and 11. functional rooms with basic wood furnishings feature cable tv and free wi-fi, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. this straightforward budget hotel is 3. amenities include free continental breakfast and parking, plus an outdoor pool. laundry facilities are also on-site. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 57 min
Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (6 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). Sarasota Bay (22 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (20 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Lido Key (19 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Ca' d'Zan (9 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. DeSoto National Memorial Park (22 min)
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (14 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (15 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (9 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Siesta Key Beach (29 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Coquina Beach (23 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (6 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Sarasota Classic Car Museum (7 min)
Venerable site showing 90+ classic, exotic & muscle cars, plus antique music boxes & phonographs. Lido Key Beach (20 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Saint Armands Key (18 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. | 
