| modern studios and 1- to 3-bedroom apartments come with full kitchens, wi-fi access, flat-screen tvs and dvd players. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. across the road from the beach, this elegant resort is 9 miles from the robinson preserve and 10 miles from the south florida museum, home to the bishop planetarium and parker manatee aquarium. some units have living areas with sofabeds. parking is complimentary. other amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a private beach area, and a rooftop sundeck
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 5
Manatee Public Beach (5 min)
Park featuring a beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, restrooms, showers & more. Coquina Beach (6 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. Anna Maria Public Beach (4 min)
Family-friendly sandy stretch with gentle waves & sunset views, plus cabana rentals & a beach cafe. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (34 min) Sarasota Jungle Gardens (27 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (24 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (1 hr)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Fort De Soto Park (54 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Robinson Preserve (17 min)
Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & observation platforms. Bean Point (15 min) Sarasota Bay (24 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Bean Point Beach (14 min)
Peaceful locale known for its wide sandy beach, tranquil waters & stunning sunset views. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (20 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. DeSoto National Memorial Park (15 min)
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails. Ca' d'Zan (26 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. | 
