Central Sarasota Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall during your stay in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Sarasota Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Sarasota Opera House during your trip to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Bayfront Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Bayfront Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.
Florida Studio Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Florida Studio Theatre during your stay in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.
Causeway Park
Causeway Park is just one of the places to see in Sarasota, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Top hotels in Central Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
Spotless room, great towels, the classic comfy Westin bed.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Mike at the Desk was awesome. Took great care of us the room is beautiful and the rooftop pool deck has a great view!! we will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
We stayed on the Club Level, and the concierges were great!!! They couldn't do enough for us! The front desk staff were great too! It was Halloween, and they celebrated in style!
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
It was relaxing
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
voco Sarasota by IHG
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Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Aloft Sarasota
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Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Sarasota
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
Arlington Park
Though Arlington Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sarasota Art Museum and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Bird Key
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bird Key and surrounding area, you can visit Lido Beach and South Lido Park.
Saint Armands Key
Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about Saint Armands Key. A stop by St. Armands Circle is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sarasota Art Museum and Lido Beach.
North Sarasota
While North Sarasota isn't home to many top sights, Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Sarasota Travel Guide
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- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Marina Jack
- Sarasota Art Museum
- Florida Studio Theatre
- Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum
- Art Center Sarasota
- Bay Isles Shopping Center
- Selby Library
- Artisans' World Marketplace
- Merchants Pointe Shopping Center
- Players Theatre
- Lukewood Park
- Pioneer Park
- Causeway Park
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