Tampa International Airport 1 hr 6
Bean Point Beach (15 min.)
Peaceful locale known for its wide sandy beach tranquil waters & stunning sunset views. Cortez Beach (5 min.)
Beach Desoto National Memorial Park (16 min)
Nod to the famed explorer s landing site with living-history camp exhibits shore & nature trails. Robinson Preserve (16 min)
Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails picnic areas a boat launch & observation platforms. Bean Point (16 min.)
Beach and fishing The John And Mable Ringling Museum Of Art (27 min.)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (29 min.)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (36 min)
Fishing and kitesurfing Fort De Soto Park (58 min)
Beaches camping trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Ca D Zan (29 min.)
Once home to the Ringlings this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Manatee Public Beach (6 min.)
Park featuring a beach a playground picnic tables grills bike racks restrooms showers & more. Anna Maria Public Beach (5 min.)
Beach The Bishop Museum Of Science And Nature (22 min.)
A planetarium aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. | 
