Tampa International Airport 1 hr 21
Caspersen Beach (11 min)
Beach, hunting, fossil, and snorkeling Venice Beach (17 min)
Expansive gulf beach known for recreation & scenic views of dolphins & seasonal marine turtle nests. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (19 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. Legacy Trail (23 min)
Popular with bicyclists & walkers, this 12.5-mile, paved route sits on an abandoned rail corridor. Turtle Beach (34 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping Siesta Beach (32 min) Brohard Paw Park (9 min)
Fenced dog park with a beach with on-site parking, picnic tables, showers & drinking fountains. Venice Fishing Pier (9 min)
This 700-ft-long pier offers fishing without a license, plus rod & reel rentals & sunset views. Manasota Key Beach (21 min)
Wide sandy beach rimmed with tropical foliage & trails, plus boat ramps & fishing on the sound side. Nokomis Beach (12 min)
Family-friendly public beach built in 1950s with lifeguards, boardwalk & canoe & kayak launch. Casey Key, Florida (19 min)
Tranquil barrier island featuring Sarasota's oldest public beach, a nearby state park & lodging. Siesta Key Beach (31 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Historic Downtown Venice, FL (6 min) Oscar Scherer State Park (14 min)
Acres of woods & water for camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing & hiking miles of trails. North Jetty Beach (15 min) | 
