Popular places to visit
Sarasota Opera House
Here, 1920s style meets 21st-century luxury in a fully restored Mediterranean Revival opera house and cultural institution, complete with its own opera company.
Florida Studio Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Florida Studio Theatre on your trip to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.
Lido Beach
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
St. Armands Circle
Consider this area as a circular outdoor mall. Like any mall, you can shop, dine, browse or just people-watch. Unlike most malls, this one never closes to walkers.
Mall at University Town Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall at University Town Center during your visit to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.
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Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries, and theaters are some highlights of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring.
Arlington Park
Arlington Park might not have many top sights, but Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Robert L. Taylor Community Complex and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy are top sights worth seeing.
Bird Key
While Bird Key isn't home to many top sights, St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Southgate
When in Southgate, you can plan a visit to Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Saint Armands Key
Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travelers like about Saint Armands Key. A stop by St. Armands Circle is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
- Sarasota Opera House
- Payne Park
- Lido Beach
- Turtle Beach
- Anna Maria Beach
- Nokomis Beach
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Bradenton Beach
- Manasota Beach
- Riverwalk
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- Sarasota Classic Car Museum
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall