Welcome to Sarasota – a lot more than beautiful beaches!

Sarasota is one of Florida’s primary Gulf Coast cities and offers visitors not only pristine sandy beaches, but an eclectic blend of culture and fine dining, circus thrills s, and a wide array of shopping opportunities. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art pays homage to the Ringlings, the family behind America’s most famous circus. Check out the old costumes, wagons, and the world’s largest miniature circus at the Circus Museum. Art lovers can appreciate the largest collections of Rubens canvasses in the world, plus works by Old Masters. You can also tour Ca’ d’Zan Mansion, a magnificent 56-room Venetian Gothic palace and the Ringlings’ old family home. Fine shopping is available in many places, including St. Armand’s Circle close to Lido Beach on the coast. Explore the wildlife and Old Florida by boat and kayak along Myakka River and in the Myakka State Park.