Tampa International Airport 1 hr 17
Ca D Zan (19 min.)
Once home to the Ringlings this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. South Lido County Park (12 min.)
Diverse waterfront park offering swimming kayaking & bird-watching plus trails & picnic areas. Sarasota Bay (8 min.)
Named an estuary of national significance this subtropical coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (10 min.)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants plus a conservatory & garden museum in a historic space. Crescent Beach (25 min.)
Quaint crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Saint Armands Key (6 min.)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. 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. Bayfront Park (9 min.)
Waterfront green space with a promenade playground tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. Lido Key (2 min.)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches a park & nightlife. Lido Key Beach (3 min.)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand gift shop & picnic tables plus a swimming pool. Mote Marine Laboratory U0026 Aquarium (6 min.)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (14 min.)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Siesta Beach (25 min.)
Beach Sarasota Opera House (10 min.)
Housed in an ornate circa-1926 theater this facility mounts familiar & unusual opera productions. | 
