Sarasota Springs
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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.
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.
Nathan Benderson Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Nathan Benderson Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Things to do
Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Sarasota Springs
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Love the convenience to airport, UTC, IMG and beaches.!! Always feel safe… stay here often but many management and staff changes since last summer. Not as warm and fuzzy as before. Not nearly as clean, and sneaky charges for parking that weren’t discussed prior. A non smoking boutique hotel always ...
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
All was great.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Very impressed with our stay, the staff was very welcoming and helpful. Location is perfect for the beach, clean rooms. We will be coming back!
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Great
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Lido Beach Resort
Amazing location with the most friendly staff: everyone from the front desk to the servers to the pool attendants to the cleaning staff were all helpful with genuine smiles. The option of an adult only pool & hot tub area was a nice touch. Great restaurants on site and a convenient (and free!) shuttle ...
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Room was clean, fairly small, but ok, nice location to highways and beach, restaurant next door was good, great staff, quiet, pool nice, bed comfy.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Sarasota Springs
Pinecraft
While Pinecraft isn't home to many top sights, Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit 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 Siesta Key Beach and Lido 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.
Fruitville
Restaurants, beaches, and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Fruitville. Make a stop by Nathan Benderson Park while you're exploring.
Ridge Wood Heights
Ridge Wood Heights is well-liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Sarasota area, you might plan a trip to Gulf Gate Mall or Siesta Key Beach.
