| some have balconies or pull-out sofas, and 1 has a beach view. this airy, relaxed apartment hotel is a 14-minute walk from siesta beach and 10 miles from mote marine laboratory & aquarium. there's also a rooftop deck with panoramic views. . the 7 colorful studio to 2-bedroom apartments come with kitchenettes or full kitchens, as well as flat-screen tvs, dvd players and free wifi. amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and bbq facilities
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 21
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (25 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (15 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (25 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Lido Key (24 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Crescent Beach (6 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Siesta Key Beach (15 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (17 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Turtle Beach (12 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping Siesta Beach (14 min) Ca' d'Zan (27 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (23 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Lido Key Beach (25 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Sarasota Bay (26 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Sarasota Beach (3 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Saint Armands Key (23 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. | 
