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Sarasota and BradentonSarasota and Bradenton

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Beautiful beaches and year-round sunshine make Sarasota the perfect place for a relaxing holiday.

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Outdoor activities are popular, including canoeing, fishing and diving, or stick to dry land with cycling and golfing. There's a well-established cultural community, many architectural splendours, upmarket shopping and a certain obsession for circus-style entertainment!

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Beaches and Sea LifeBeaches and Sea Life

The beach is part of a broken chain of sand that spreads north and south. At the north end of Lido Key, the shore boasts soft talcum powdery sand. Watch out for the dolphins as they come close to shore.

Family FunFamily Fun

Circus Sarasota keeps alive the Big Top tradition and the high schools even teach circus skills and stage annual circus events! G-Wiz Science Museum is popular with the kids, as are watery pursuits, cycling and nature walks.

Downtown SarasotaDowntown Sarasota

The theatre and arts district in downtown Sarasota encompass everything. Art galleries are rife, particularly along Main Street and Palm Avenue, where trendy restaurants give the town a reputation for innovative dining.

ShoppingShopping

Head to St Armand's Circle for speciality stores or to historic Venice Main Street for a taste of small-town Americana. Malls include Ellenton Mall Factory Outlet and Westfield Shopping town with over 140 shops and prime outlets.

Getting thereGetting there

Flight Details - You fly direct non-stop to Orlando international airport from Gatwick, Manchester or Glasgow with award-winning Virgin Atlantic. Easily the best way to get here!

Flight Time - Approx 9 hours

Time Difference - GMT -5 hours

Distance - Approx 132 miles from Orlando international airport. 240 miles from Miami international airport.

Driving Times - 2 hours 30-min drive from Orlando. 3 hours 30 min from Miami. 1 hour from Busch Gardens and St Pete Beach.

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Did you know?
The John and Mable Ringling Museum is a must-see attraction when in Sarasota. Initially the estate of John Ringling, the museum consists of the Museum of the Circus, Ringling's mansion of Ca d'Zan and an art museum.

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