Sarasota, Florida and her islands are home to exciting cultural events, mouthwatering regional seafood specialties and miles of dazzling white sand beaches. Spend the day combing Turtle Beach for sharks' teeth, or playing golf on one of Sarasota's world-class courses. Take a day trip to Tampa's Sea World or Busch Gardens. Enjoy a culturally dazzling evening in downtown Sarasota, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Sarasota Ballet or Sarasota Opera. Whatever your interests may be, our Sarasota lodging facilities make for an ideal, affordable and convenient home base.
Local Sarasota attractions include:
Twin Lakes Meeting and Sports Complex Take your tennis rackets for a vigorous game at this popular park. Want to relax? Our hotel can provide a boxed lunch for you to enjoy. 6700 Clark Rd Sarasota, FL (941) 316-1172 Miles from Hotel: 0.5
Serenoa Golf Club A premier Sarasota golf course, Serenoa features exquisitely maintained grounds and offers plenty of opportunities to improve your game. 6773 Serenoa Dr Sarasota, FL (941) 925-2755 Miles from Hotel: 1.5
Gulf Coast Event and Conference Center Operated by the Girl Scouts of America, this complex features ample parking and seating for up to 500 guests with A/V equipment. 4780 Cattlemen Rd Sarasota, FL (941) 921-5358 Miles from Hotel: 2
YMCA Selby Aquatic Center This family center features a massive facility for swimming and may be rented for groups and parties. 8301 Potter Park Dr Sarasota, FL (941) 922-9622 Miles from Hotel: 4
Siesta Key Beach Grab your swimwear and head to this gorgeous beach area, where you will be greeted by crystal waters and white sands. Siesta Key Beach, FL Miles from Hotel: 6
Myakka River State Park If you want to explore the natural beauty of Florida's wilderness, there is no better place than Myakka. 13208 State Rd 72 Sarasota, FL (941) 361-6511 Miles from Hotel: 9
Westfield Sarasota Square Mall With over 140 stores like Sears, Dillard's and Macy's, this mall is your best bet for one-stop shopping in Sarasota. 8201 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL (941) 922-9609 Miles from Hotel: 6
Selby Botanical Gardens Stroll through numerous horticultural displays that promote appreciation of plant life. 811 South Palm Ave Sarasota, FL (941) 366-5731 Miles from Hotel:10
Lido Beach Another pristine beach within a short distance of our hotel, Lido Beach is quite popular for fun in the sun on a balmy Florida day. Lido Beach, FL Miles from Hotel: 15
Gulfcoast Wonder and Imagination Zone A hands-on discovery center, this experience is perfect for the young and young-at-heart. 1001 Blvd Of The Arts Sarasota, FL (941) 309-4949 Miles from Hotel: 8
Ringling Museum This 66-acre estate was founded in 1927. It is considered the official State Art Museum of Florida. 5401 Bay Shore Rd Sarasota, FL (941) 359-5700 Miles from Hotel: 12
Sarasota Jungle Gardens This throw-back attraction features a wide range of plant and animal exhibits. 3701 Bay Shore Rd Sarasota, FL (941) 355-5305 Miles from Hotel: 13
Van Wezel Performing Arts Center This center focuses on fine performing arts, community outreach and educational programs. 777 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL (941) 955-7676 Miles from Hotel: 8
Our Country Inn & Suites is also notably close to a number of businesses and companies:
Perhaps circus mogul John Ringling anticipated Sarasota's potential when he chose to move to the quiet town in 1910. The great showman left an indelible mark on this city via the Ringling Museum of Art, which contains a unique collection of Baroque art by the likes of Hals and Velázquez, as well as Ca' d'Zan, his former home. Still known as the home of the Greatest Show on Earth, Sarasota is now an affluent waterside town and the cultural capital of Florida. Much of Main Street has been restored to its early twentieth-century splendor, and Sarasota Quay boasts some of the Gulf Coast's top dining and nightlife destinations. Beautiful stretches of coastline feature crystal clear waters and plenty of space to bask in the sun. Nearby parks and gardens allow for fascinating afternoon forays. John Ringling may be gone, but the town he helped put on the map still offers plenty of excitement, glitz and spectacle.
Did you know?
During the late 1700's, the most ferocious pirates and buccaneers frequented this area. Some believe that millions of dollars worth of buried treasure are still beneath these sands.