Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art during your trip to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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.
Ringling College of Art and Design
Walk around the campus at Ringling College of Art and Design as part of your travels around Sarasota. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets.
Things to do
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Experience Parasailing in Sarasota
Naples Florida: Downtown Electric Moped Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Self-Guided Sarasota Scavenger Hunt: Sarasota Spectacles
Fordville Hotel Deals
Kompose Boutique Hotel
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Tropical Beach Resorts
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Tropical Breeze Resort
The Westin Sarasota
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Other neighbourhoods around Fordville
Fruitville
Restaurants, beaches, and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Fruitville. Make a stop by Nathan Benderson Park while you're exploring.
The Meadows
The Meadows is well-liked for its gardens and lake views. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Nathan Benderson Park and Mall at University Town Center are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Sarasota Springs
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travelers visit Sarasota Springs. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are a few top sights nearby.
Bee Ridge
Bee Ridge is well-liked for many features, particularly its beaches, restaurants, and shopping. Though there might not be top sights in Bee Ridge, consider a stop by Siesta Key Beach or Siesta Key Marina, located nearby.
Southgate
When in Southgate, you can plan a visit to Sarasota Art Museum and Siesta Key Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South Gate Ridge
South Gate Ridge is well-liked for its churches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Sarasota area, you might plan a trip to Siesta Key Beach or Siesta Key Marina.
- Siesta Key Beach
- Lido Beach
- Venice Beach
- IMG Academy
- Mall at University Town Center
- St. Armands Circle
- Crescent Beach
- Nokomis Beach
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Bradenton Beach
- Nathan Benderson Park
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- Cortez Beach
- Ed Smith Stadium
- Sarasota Classic Car Museum
- Venice Fishing Pier
- The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature