When you are not lounging at the heated pool or on the beach, a unique shopping adventure awaits you at the exclusive boutiques of St. Armands Circle,a quaint, outdoor shopping area on nearby Lido Key.

Explore the nature and beauty of the "REAL" Florida with a visit to the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens or a scenic tour of the Myakka River State Park,a 28,000 acre wilderness only 15 minutes away.

A visit to Busch Gardens an hour away in Tampa has something for everyone! Ride the world famous Montu and Kumba rollercoasters, see an exotic bird show, visit the wild animal park and enjoy the lush botanical gardens.

Art enthusiasts will enjoy the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art which houses one of the largest collections of Renaissance Art in the world.

For an enchanting evening at Sarasota's beautiful theater on the bay, attend one of the many productions of the Van Wezel
Performing Arts Center.