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 seaside 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
Excelente
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
Perfect place for our family trip to Sarasota. Clean comfortable room with a king bed for us and a sofa bed for our son. Full kitchen, large bathroom. The room is a little small but was still great, like a small studio apartment. 2 heated pools close to the room and a 1 minute walk on the private ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Carlisle Inn
All the above.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Everything Was Wonderful
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key
This place is a gem!! I only stayed one night but wish it was more. The room was very clean and the staff was fantastic. The area is beautiful and at an excellent price. I highly recommend you stay here if you are in Siesta Keys!!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport
The room was clean, and when it was cleaned during my stay it was spotless. Duringy stay our key reader stopped working and front desk handled that issue beautifully! They helped us as fast as they could and were very kind.
Reviewed on 2 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
- Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
- Coquina Beach
- Nokomis Beach
- Crescent Beach
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- LECOM Park
- Myakka River State Park
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Bradenton Beach
- Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
- Marina Jack
- Nathan Benderson Park
- Riverwalk
- Sarasota Classic Car Museum
- Ringling College of Art and Design
- Desoto Speedway
