| on longboat key island, these laid-back condos and houses overlook a beach and the gulf of mexico, and are 6 miles from mote marine laboratorys aquarium and 12 miles from sarasota jungle gardenss wildlife. unassuming condos and houses offer complimentary wi-fi, kitchenettes or kitchens, and tvs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include free parking and a heated outdoor pool, in addition to bbq grills, covered gazebos and sunloungers. pets are not permitted and cleaning fees are not included. upgraded lodgings add living areas/rooms and/or patios or balconies, while the houses include dining tables
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 19
Sarasota Jungle Gardens (22 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (25 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (10 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (18 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. DeSoto National Memorial Park (28 min)
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails. Saint Armands Key (12 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Sarasota Bay (12 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. 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. Siesta Key Beach (32 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Coquina Beach (9 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. Lido Key Beach (14 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Sarasota Classic Car Museum (24 min)
Venerable site showing 90+ classic, exotic & muscle cars, plus antique music boxes & phonographs. Ca' d'Zan (27 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (34 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. Lido Key (14 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. | 
