Tampa International Airport 59 min
Sarasota Jungle Gardens (21 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (17 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Celery Fields (5 min)
Wetlands site on the Great Florida Birding Trail, with an observation mound, trails & ponds. Bayfront Park (17 min)
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. Ca' d'Zan (23 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Nathan Benderson Park (9 min)
600-acre park on a lake with rowing facilities, including a boathouse & regatta center. Saint Armands Key (22 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary (4 min)
Animal sanctuary home to big cats & other wild species offering animal encounters & seasonal hours. Siesta Key Beach (22 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (21 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). Sarasota Bay (25 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Lido Key Beach (24 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (21 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (24 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Lido Key (23 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. | 
