| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also an outdoor pool, a gym and a sports court, plus a business center, a bbq area and a coin-operated laundry. across the road from sarasota-bradenton international airport, this casual all-suite hotel is a mile from the john and mable ringling museum of art, and 2 miles from the sarasota jungle gardens. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living areas; some feature fireplaces. a breakfast buffet, an evening social, parking and an airport shuttle are complimentary. straightforward suites offer free wi-fi, ipod docks and flat-screens, as well as kitchens, desks and sitting areas with sofabeds
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 1
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (10 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Ca' d'Zan (6 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. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (20 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. Sarasota Bay (18 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (11 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Saint Armands Key (14 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (10 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (16 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Siesta Key Beach (24 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (5 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Bayfront Park (11 min)
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. Lido Key (15 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary (23 min)
Animal sanctuary home to big cats & other wild species offering animal encounters & seasonal hours. Sarasota Classic Car Museum (10 min)
Venerable site showing 90+ classic, exotic & muscle cars, plus antique music boxes & phonographs. | 
