Tampa International Airport 1 hr 15
Siesta Key Beach (23 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (9 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Bayfront Park (8 min)
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. Lido Key (3 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (16 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). Sarasota Beach (24 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (15 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (6 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (13 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Saint Armands Key (7 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Ca' d'Zan (17 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Sarasota Bay (8 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Lido Key Beach (4 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Siesta Beach (24 min) Crescent Beach (23 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. | 
