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Lido Beach Resort
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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
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Americinn Sarasota
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Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch
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Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota - Bradenton Airport
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#1 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Museum; Art museum
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- May 29, 2008 "Amazing Miniature!"
- Mar 22, 2008 "Not to be missed!"
- Sep 9, 2007 "wondrful way to spend a day!"
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#2 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
Find over 100 specialty stores and restuarants at this outdoor mall.
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Mall; Specialty shop
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- Jul 30, 2008 "My favorite place in Sarasota"
- Jun 3, 2008 "Unique finds"
- May 5, 2008 "A great place to go everyday on your vaca!"
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#3 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
Did you know you can visit the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art free of charge? This was a stipulation of John Ringling himself - that one day a week the Museum of Art would be open to the...
Attraction type: Art museum; Museum; Other
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- Jul 1, 2008 "You Will Enjoy....."
- Jun 19, 2008 "Great way to spend a day"
- Oct 21, 2007 "An Amzing place to visit!"
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#4 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
Attraction type: Historic home
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- Mar 12, 2007 "Stunning!"
- Jan 22, 2007 "Beautiful Piece of History on Sarasota Bay"
- Aug 7, 2003 "Certainly not a Circus - Much Better"
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#5 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
The beach is beautiful with warm water and gentle waves. Unfortunately, it frequently gets a dangerous Red Tide with the associated toxins which can cause coughing and choking and are dangerous for...
Attraction type: Beach; Park
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- Aug 17, 2008 "Would have been a nice beach if it weren't for the POOP!!!"
- May 30, 2008 "A great public beach!"
- May 29, 2008 "Just white sand"
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#6 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
Attraction type: Beach
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- May 30, 2008 "Great Beach, Great Area"
- May 22, 2008 "Lido Beach a Special Place"
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#7 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
Beautiful gardens with a petting zoo and shell museum.
Attraction type: Garden; Zoo; Other
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- Jun 27, 2008 "Great small interactive attraction"
- Jan 22, 2008 "Bird and Reptile Lover's Paradise"
- Mar 14, 2006 "Great time for all!"
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#8 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
A sprawling botanical garden.
Attraction type: Garden; Scenic/historic walking area
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- Apr 10, 2008 "A great place to enjoy Sarasota Bay"
- Apr 27, 2007 "great location and in downtown"
- Nov 9, 2004 "Marie Selby Botanical Garden"
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#9 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
Attraction type: Art gallery
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- Mar 23, 2008 "A beautiful little store full of unique gifts and decor"
- Jan 1, 2008 "Hidden gem of a boutique"
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#10 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
The park is a great day trip for families. The airboat trip on the lake is well worth it..you always get to see an alligator. The canopy walk is also one of those things the family will love to do...
Attraction type: State park; Scenic drive; Wildlife park
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- Apr 10, 2008 "What a state park should be"
- Mar 9, 2008 "Great Family Spot"
- Mar 1, 2008 "Staying in the Cabins"
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#11 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
Attraction type: Bridge; Observation deck/tower
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- Apr 10, 2008 "Short version of an Eco-tour"
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#12 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
Interactive science center.
Attraction type: Science museum
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- Mar 24, 2008 "Great place for families"
- Apr 1, 2007 "My Son's Favorite"
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#13 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
This semi-private 18-hole championship golf course stretches 6,343 yards from the back, par 72, featuring Winter Rye greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.
Attraction type: Golf course
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- Jul 23, 2007 "Great Price for Great Golf"
- Nov 14, 2005 "Old Florida Gem"
This theatre's rotating schedule allows for five different plays to be performed on the same weekend.
Attraction type: Performance; Theater
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A good place for cultural entertainment.
Attraction type: Theater; Opera; Symphony
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#16 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
Willow506 boutique has a great selection of trendy, fun clothes. True Religion, Paige, Frankie B. and more. Good shoe selection, too. MOVED TO 1821 HILLVIEW ST, Sarasota, FL. 5 minutes away from the...
Attraction type: Shop
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- Feb 21, 2005 "Best Shopping For Jeans!!"
- Dec 12, 2002 "Fabulous Hip Shopping"
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#17 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
Attraction type: Golf course
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- Jul 3, 2006 "An idyllic setting in a paradise for golfers"
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#19 of 37 attractions in Sarasota
Designed by Arthur Hills, this 18-hole semi-private golf course stretches 6,561 yards at par 72.
Attraction type: Golf course
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- Sep 24, 2002 "Great course"
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