Popular places to visit
Lido Beach
Nothing says holiday 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
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at St. Armands Circle during your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Mall at University Town Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall at University Town Center during your trip 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 holiday to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Ed Smith Stadium
Catch an event at Ed Smith Stadium during your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Top hotels in Fordville
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Spotless room
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
Great place, easy beach access and property was beautiful.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Carlisle Inn
Quiet, clean hotel, easy parking, good breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Very nice staff! Loved the theme of the place!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key
Was wonderful stay and I will back. Large rooms well updated
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Captiva Beach Resort
Clean room, snd friendly staff. Great location
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fordville
Fruitville
Restaurants, beaches and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Fruitville. Make a stop by Nathan Benderson Park while you're exploring.
The Meadows
The gardens and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit The Meadows. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Nathan Benderson Park and Mall at University Town Center are a few top sights nearby.
Sarasota Springs
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Sarasota Springs. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are a few top sights nearby.
Pinecraft
While there might not be top attractions in Pinecraft, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Bee Ridge
Notable for its beaches, restaurants and shopping, Bee Ridge is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Sarasota. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Siesta Key Beach or Siesta Key Marina.
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.
Fordville Travel Guide
- Pop's Golf Range and Batting Center
- Siesta Key Beach
- Lido Beach
- St. Armands Circle
- IMG Academy
- Mall at University Town Center
- Coquina Beach
- Crescent Beach
- Nokomis Beach
- Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Bradenton Beach
- LECOM Park
- Myakka River State Park
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Nathan Benderson Park
- Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
- Marina Jack
- Riverwalk
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
- Sarasota Classic Car Museum
- Desoto Speedway
