Sarasota Vacations - Florida

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Sarasota>>>  52 miles (83 km) south of Tampa, 150 miles (240 km) south west Orlando

Sarasota Florida

The town of Sarasota lies on the mainland coast, tucked behind a 40 mile (64 km) long sliver of  barrier islands that stretch north to Tampa Bay.

Noted for their fantastic white beaches and languid Gulf of Mexico waters, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Lido Key are prime vacation destinations and also the location of several affluent residential enclaves.

The most prominent citizen of Sarasota was John Ringling of circus fame who lived here in the early 1900's. This is where he built his Venetian-styled mansion and housed his priceless art collection. 

With a great climate, excellent beaches and a population only just a little over 50,000, Sarasota is a popular town with retirees spending their winters in the south. The resulting demand for arts and entertainment has seen the town become one of Florida's major cultural centers.

Visitors to the area will find Sarasota accommodation in branded inn chains along the main routes into the city and an assortment of hotels and throughout the downtown area.

The popular beach areas on the keys have a selection of beach resorts, condominiums, vacation rentals and bed and breakfast establishments.

Getting There & Getting Around

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is served by American Trans Air,  Continental, Delta, Northwest, and US Airways. Flights into Tampa International Airport to the north offer a greater range of flights and more competitive prices.

The Sarasota-Tampa Express provides bus connections between the Tampa Airport and Sarasota. Amtrak has a service to its Tampa station with bus connections to Sarasota.

The Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) operates the Sarasota Trolley which runs a Scenic Loop Trolley connecting to all the town's more popular attractions, and the Main Street Trolley which operates from Island Park through downtown and along Main Street. SCAT also operates regular bus services.

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Photos courtesy of Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau

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