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Popular places to visit

Sarasota Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Sarasota Opera House during your stay in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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
When you visit St. Armands Circle, a favorite shopping spot in Sarasota, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Stroll along the beautiful beaches 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.

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium during your travels in Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Sarasota

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.

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 Tuttle Avenue Park and Siesta Key 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.

North Sarasota
While North Sarasota might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens.
- Sarasota Opera House
- Florida Studio Theatre
- Payne Park
- Selby Library
- Artisans' World Marketplace
- Siesta Key Beach
- Lido Beach
- Tampa Bay
- St. Armands Circle
- Venice Beach
- IMG Academy
- Mall at University Town Center
- Anna Maria Beach
- Coquina Beach
- Bean Point Beach
- Turtle Beach
- Crescent Beach
- Cortez Beach
- Nokomis Beach
- Nathan Benderson Park
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Bradenton Beach
- Longboat Key Beaches
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Marina Jack
- Riverwalk
- Manasota Beach
- Myakka River State Park
- Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens