World-Class Beaches
Experience the white-sand beaches and cerulean blue water at Siesta Key or Venice Beach.
Sarasota, Florida is home to many beautiful beaches including the best beach in America — Siesta Key. Here, the white sand squeaks under your feet, with the Gulf Coast's cerulean waters sparkling as manatees breach and dolphins jump.
Sarasota is home to a thriving art scene and world-class museums like The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Downtown buildings, craft festivals and galleries keep art alive in everyday life. Upscale St. Armands Circle is the perfect place to dine, shop, and relax. Here, you can enjoy fresh seafood at Shore St. Armands, savor a glass of wine on the patio at Cafe L'Europe, or feast on “The 1905 Salad” at the Columbia — home of the best Cuban food outside of Cuba.
From Lakewood Ranch to Venice, you are surrounded by natural wonder and big-city convenience, so it’s obvious that this area is a vacation destination with something for everyone.
Discover a laid-back lifestyle with endless entertainment opportunities, inspiration everywhere and plenty of sunny beach days.
Experience the white-sand beaches and cerulean blue water at Siesta Key or Venice Beach.
Tee it up at premier golf courses in beautiful waterside settings.
Charter a boat and explore great fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota's waterways.
Enjoy shopping at nearby malls and the chic boutiques in Downtown Venice or St. Armands Circle.
Enjoy a variety of dining choices from upscale to casual, and from waterfront to neighborhood eateries.
Catch live performances at the Sarasota Opera and other local event venues.
Kayak through mangroves, bird watch at state parks, and bike the Legacy Trail.
Experience nature in Sarasota's many parks and Botanical Gardens.
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