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Probably the most visited attractions in Sarasota, Florida, are the world-class art museum, Venetian mansion and the museum built by John Ringling, of circus fame, in the early 20th century. Also popular are the white-sand Gulf Coast beaches; Sarasota Jungle Gardens, where you can hold an alligator; and Historic Spanish Point, a nature preserve with historic and archaeological exhibits. Golf, jazz, water sports and outdoor shopping and dining are among Sarasota's many other pastimes.
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“Fantastic Hotel, Sarasota's version of the Overlook”

AmericInn Hotel & Suites of Sarasota

5 of 5 stars
BeachMe66
Wilmington, Delaware
Nov 21, 2009

Beautiful, comfortable, reasonable, and clean! Large Jaccuzi and Sausage Gravy for breakfast everyday!! Located close to all of Florida's Gulf Coast Keys (Siesta, Lido, and Casey Key, etc.). I was...more

“Cute, cozy, quiet and close to the beach.”

The Beach Place at Siesta Key

5 of 5 stars
Kity33
Cleveland, OH
Nov 21, 2009

My husband and I just stayed at the Beach Place for a week on our honeymoon. I think it's a great change from the huge condos in Siesta Key. I've been vacationing on Siesta Key for years and this is...more

“Great service, great hotel!”

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

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Etoetoeto
Preston, lancashire
Nov 20, 2009

My wife and I visited this hotel on our honeymoon some 7 years ago and returned the following year. We found then that the only drawback was the location, due to the distance to from the beach, not...more

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