NEIGHBORHOOD

Set along Sarasota's beautiful bayfront, the landmark Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has been entertaining audiences with a variety of music, dance, theater and comedy for more than 35 years. Located accross the street from the hotel.

The Museum of Art, built by John Ringling to house his personal collection of masterpieces, today features paintings and sculptures by the Old Masters including Rubens, van Dyck, Velázquez, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, El Greco, Gainsborough and more.

Lounge in the atmosphere, savor the delicacies created by master chefs, indulge in the vintage wines. Fulfill your shopping passions with fashion elegance and fine collectables. Soak up the sun and enjoy Lido Key's beautiful white-sand beaches.

Main Street in downtown Sarasota boasts dozens of boutique shops, restaurants and nightclubs. There are special events throughout the year, including live music, art festivals and parades. The best part is, Main St is walking distance from the hotel!

The 9.5-acre bayfront property is an open-air and under-glass museum of 20,000 + colorful plants. There are many distinct garden areas with lush rain forest atmosphere. Also on the grounds is the former Christy Payne Mansion.

Blessed with the world’s finest white sand beaches, unique restaurants, shopping and nightlife, Siesta Key offers a unique ambiance for visitors. Enjoy outdoor activities, such as fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, shelling or even parasailing!

At Mote, you can explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits. See sharks, dolphins, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.

Home of the Balitmore Orioles Spring Training, Ed Smith Stadium is the premier sporting venue in Sarasota to experience the thrill of the game!

Acts from around the world. Family entertainment at it's finest.