Tampa International Airport 1 hr 14
Sarasota Bay (25 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (23 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Lido Key (22 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Ca' d'Zan (26 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (22 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Turtle Beach (7 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping Crescent Beach (9 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Siesta Key Beach (7 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Sarasota Beach (9 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (11 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (15 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (23 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Saint Armands Key (22 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Lido Key Beach (23 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Siesta Beach (7 min) | 
