| all of these bright spaces have wi-fi access, cable tvs with dvds and fully equipped kitchens. on-site parking is available. set on the island of longboat key, this charming beachside inn is 12 miles from sarasota and within close walking distance of restaurants and boutiques, as well as kayak and bike rentals. there is a 2-bedroom cottage and 11 suites ranging from 1-3 bedrooms, each appointed with painted wicker furniture. . many also have a patio or porch with an outdoor grill. grounds include a gazebo, a grilling area, and a heated outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 14
Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (27 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). Coquina Beach (5 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. DeSoto National Memorial Park (24 min)
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails. Ca' d'Zan (29 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Lido Key Beach (17 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (25 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Sarasota Bay (14 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Siesta Key Beach (34 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (27 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (20 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Lido Key (16 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Manatee Public Beach (15 min)
Park featuring a beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, restrooms, showers & more. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (30 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (12 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Saint Armands Key (14 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. | 
