Things to do in Sarasota

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Sarasota also includes several barrier islands, including Lido Key, Casey Key and Siesta Key, that separate Sarasota Bay from the Gulf of Mexico.

Sarasota is most known for its warm, sandy beaches and family-oriented attractions, including Sarasota Jungle Garden, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Circus Sarasota. It also has a thriving arts and culture community, which features the well-regarded Ringling Museum of Art. Many nearby tourist attractions are only a car-ride away from Sarasota, including Tampa Bay, the Dali Museum, Historic Spanish Point, and Disney World in Orlando. There are several resorts on the island that offer luxurious accommodations as well as water activities such as the Segway personal transport and charter fishing. You can also partake in several boat and kayaking tours that are hosted by the Mote Aquarium, that take you past many popular destinations along the Sarasota beachfronts and boating communities.