Nearest airport:
RSW-56 miles/TPA-95 mi/Sarasota Int(SRQ) at 46 Miles
Nearest motorway:
I 75 at 5 Miles
Nearest beach:
beach at 15.0 Miles
Car:
necessary
Terrific adventures (within .5- 2.5 hr) include Busch Gardens, Ringling Museum of Art, Ca d’ Zan (John & Mable Ringling’s Mansion on beautiful Sarasota Bay), Mote Aquarium with air boat rides, sunset cruises, Disney World, Epcot Center, Sea World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens. Florida’s west coast is noted for its array of cultural attractions: the Sarasota Ballet, Van Wezel, Tampa Bay Theater of Performing Arts & many well established community theaters. If the beach is a passion, Florida is famous for its beautiful beaches; many are near your vacation home including the world renown Siesta Key Beach. Englewood Beach, on the southern end of Manasota Key, is only 30 minutes away. The north end is a bird sanctuary with beach access where combing the sand for sharks’ teeth is a tradition. Take a charter or rent a boat; visit Stump Pass & Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve. Plan a day of deep sea or bay fishing in the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. For shoppers, visit Naples & St. Armands