Fordville Travel Guide
Sarasota


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
When you visit St. Armands Circle, a favourite shopping spot in Sarasota, you can browse for souvenirs. 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.

Nathan Benderson Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Nathan Benderson Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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.
Top hotels in Fordville

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Really nice hotel! Clean and very comfortable beds!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Clean and easy to check in
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
The toilet didn’t refill
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Lido Beach Resort
Amazing location with the most friendly staff: everyone from the front desk to the servers to the pool attendants to the cleaning staff were all helpful with genuine smiles. The option of an adult only pool & hot tub area was a nice touch. Great restaurants on site and a convenient (and free!) shuttle ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Clean room, nice staff,
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Pelican Post at Anna Maria Island Inn
Yes the room was spotless. Incredible!! Great lodging experience! Beautiful room, very comfortable bedding. Wonderful bathroom. Great location to boot. Keep up the good work and we will visit again for sure. We'll be sure to tell our friends and family as well.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
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 Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach.
