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There's no need to stay on the beach to enjoy all that Sarasota has to offer. After all, no matter where you stay the beaches are only minutes away. The mainland is home to many of the attractions and activities that add depth and character to Sarasota vacations.
Off the islands, Sarasota is defined by a rich and varied arts scene that belies the size of the city. There's the famous John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, featuring an enormous selection of paintings -- including one of the biggest collections of Rubens in the world. There's the vibrant gallery scene showcasing Sarasota's talented local artists, as well as visiting collections from artists around the world. And we haven't even started on live performances.
Opera in the historic Sarasota Opera House. The Sarasota Ballet and Sarasota Orchestra. National touring shows in the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. And three different theater companies all within a mile of each other.
But you don't have to stay inside to enjoy mainland Sarasota. Stroll through the park along downtown Sarasota's bayfront and be sure to take your picture with the 25-foot tall "Unconditional Surrender" sculpture depicting the famed kiss between sailor and nurse at the end of WWII. Or stop by Sarasota Jungle Gardens and come face-to-face with some of the mundane and exotic creatures that call Sarasota home.
For a more personal encounter with Florida's natural beauty, Sarasota has some of the most extensive public park lands in the state, including the incomparable Myakka State Park. Take a casual walk along one of the park's short trails to a towering wooden structure that takes you above the tree canopy for unobstructed views in all directions, then hop on an airboat for a guided tour of the river. If you're a committed outdoor enthusiast, Myakka also boasts miles of hiking trails dotted by primitive campsites.
Sarasota's natural beauty has also made it into an international golf destination, with dozens of courses in the area designed by some of the biggest names in the sport. If you'd rather be a spectator than a participant, head to Ed Smith Stadium, the spring training headquarters of the Baltimore Orioles and home to a minor league franchise.
As you travel across Sarasota you'll find historic neighborhoods that invite sightseeing, like the colorful old-Florida houses of downtown Sarasota's historic Towles Court art district. You'll also find areas of independent shops, restaurants and bars that make for an easy and exciting nighttime destination.
Accommodations on the mainland range from high-end resorts to cozy inns, with enough hotels to fill in the gaps depending on which of Sarasota's many beautiful locations you'd like to be near. It's almost enough to make you forget the beaches that lie just on the other side of Sarasota Bay.
Sarasota has long been celebrated for its pristine Gulf beaches and terrific year-round weather, but surf and sun are not the only features that put the city on the map as a top leisure destination. Sarasota is also a prime arts destination -- in fact, it's king of the...
LocationOn Florida's west coast between Tampa to the north and Ft. Myers to the south, Sarasota County is between Manatee County (north) and Charlotte County (south) and is located on the Gulf of Mexico.CommunitiesCasey Key, Englewood, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Manasota...
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Sarasota is a sailor's delight. Dolphins leap along side starboard and port, and manatees lumber in our tepid waters; exotic birds nest on mangrove islands and scamper along sandy beaches. Our picturesque gulf, bays and inlets are perfect for dropping anchor, and reveal...
How it all began ...Sarasota first became a "modern" town in the1880s,after it was promoted in Scotland by the Florida Mortgage and Investment Co. in 1885.It was a breath of fresh air, promising an abundance of fertile land, plentiful citrus groves, and affordable...
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The Bijou Caf is a Sarasota Original that has set the standard for fine dining in the heart of the...
More than just a favorite forbreakfast & lunch, this restaurant and outdoor cafe in SiestaKey...
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Cosimo’s offers a warm and upscale Italian trattoria atmosphere. The restaurant blends...
Venice's waterfront landmark since 1976. Famous for fresh-caught seafood, choice steaks and chops,...
Currents restaurant, the new upscale dining venue at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, is now open and...
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"Worth the trip to Longboat Key." A local treasure for 30 years. Enjoy classically inspired cuisine...
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Enjoy Darwin-style cuisine. Experience the result of a fascinating evolution of foods and cultures....
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