Sarasota County

Top Attractions in Sarasota County

Sarasota County Essentials

Sarasota County features the quartz-white sands of Siesta Beach and the shark-tooth-rich shores of Venice Beach. The region's cultural identity is shaped by the Ringling legacy, including the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Mediterranean revival Ca’ d’Zan mansion. Nature lovers can explore the 15-acre Marie Selby Botanical Gardens or the expansive Myakka River State Park, known for its wetlands and canopy walkway. Marine research comes alive at Mote Marine Aquarium, while Historic Spanish Point preserves 5,000 years of Florida's human history.

Sarasota County Essentials — Map

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Siesta Beach

Siesta Beach is a beach located on Siesta Key in the U.S. state of Florida.

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John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the official state art museum of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida.

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Ca' da Zan (Ringling House)

Cà d'Zan () is a Mediterranean revival residence in Sarasota, Florida, adjacent to Sarasota Bay.

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Lido Beach

Busy beach lined with hotels, restaurants, bars and other facilities. Sometimes gets crowded yet still worth it.

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Mote Marine Aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit, marine research organization based on City Island in Sarasota, Florida, with…

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 15-acre botanical garden located at 900 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, Florida.

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Myakka River State Park

Myakka River State Park is a Florida State Park, that is located nine miles east of Interstate 75 in Sarasota County and a portion of…

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Venice Beach

This beach is popular as a spot where you can see manatees if you're lucky. Well worth the detour.

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Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a tourist attraction located in Sarasota, Florida, United States since 1939.

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Historic Spanish Point

Historic Spanish Point is a 33-acre museum and environmental complex located in Osprey, Florida at 337 North Tamiami Trail.

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Sarasota Classic Car Museum

The Sarasota Classic Car Museum is located at 5500 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida, United States.

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Bayfront Park

Waterfront green space overlooking Sarasota Bay and the marina. The park features the "Unconditional Surrender" sculpture, a children's splash pad, and the Steigerwaldt-Jovanovic Tree Pavilion.

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