| other amenities include a chic restaurant, a juice bar and a cafe, plus an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym. parking and a local area shuttle are complimentary. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. meeting space is available. suites add separate living areas; some have outdoor claw-foot tubs and/or kitchenettes. the stylish, minimalist rooms, some with furnished balconies, offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minibars. set along a tree-lined street, this fashionable boutique hotel in a modern low-rise building is less than a mile from highway 41 and a mile from both bayfront park and marina, and the marie selby botanical gardens
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 8
Bayfront Park (15 min)
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. Saint Armands Key (8 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (8 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (7 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (6 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Sarasota Bay (11 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (10 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Lido Key (9 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Siesta Beach (19 min) Siesta Key Beach (19 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (4 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Sarasota Classic Car Museum (7 min)
Venerable site showing 90+ classic, exotic & muscle cars, plus antique music boxes & phonographs. Sarasota Beach (20 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Ca' d'Zan (10 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Lido Key Beach (10 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. | 
