Sarasota is a small city located in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the state of Florida in the United States. Often referred to as the Cultural Coast of Florida, this city enjoys a mild maritime climate and is one of the famous tourist destinations of United States. Sarasota is an incredible small world near the Gulf of Mexico that provides vacationers with enough fun beyond the typical beachfront recreational activities. It is one of the few cities of Florida where you can enjoy the beauty, adventure and history of Sarasota County in every season. It doesn't matter whether you are looking for a restful family vacation or a romantic honeymoon, the fabulous beachfront and Gulf view Sarasota vacation rentals are the best option to enjoy the comfort of all these amenities in a homely setting.

Staying at Sarasota vacation condos, houses and villas is the best way to enjoy fascinating nature trails or eco-adventure trips in its nearby islands. Besides this, many of these vacation villas in Sarasota are located in close proximity to some of the best beaches of the world and offer opportunities to enjoy activities like shelling, boating, sailing, kayaking and much more. Not far away, Siesta Key known as the world’s whitest sand beaches is yet another spot where you can enjoy other sports such as tennis and volleyball. You can also snorkel to witness exotic sea sponges on Crescent Beach or you can simply surf on Venice Beach. Apart from water sports or beach volleyball, there are many state parks located in close proximity to these beaches where you can indulge in some sort of recreation. Myakka River State Park is one of the few well known state parks where you can enjoy activities like boating, fishing, and bicycling, hiking and horseback riding. In addition to this, there are many other gardens, zoos and aquariums situated at nearby cities like Tampa and Longboat-Key where you can enjoy and have fun with entire family.

Known for its historical charm, Sarasota has many ancient monuments and museums in nearby areas. Recognized as the official State Art Museum of Florida, the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is one of the most famous landmarks that feature more than 20 galleries of European, Asian and American art. In addition to this, the Museum of Asian Art is yet another historical signpost where you can easily explore the artifacts of ancient Asian countries like China, Thailand, Cambodia, Nepal and Myanmar. For art lovers, Art Center Sarasota is a major spot that exhibits the Coast region contemporary art scene through different workshops. At Sarasota, you can spot other galleries and museums including Crowley Museum and Nature Center, Towles Court, Oscar Scherer State Park, Judah P Benjamin Confederate Memorial, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Sarasota and much more.

With festival galore, the city of Sarasota is always in the dancing mood through out the year. This city revels in the true blue spirit with good music, food, as well as entertainment, with its famous Sarasota Music Festival and Sarasota Jazz Festival. ‘A Taste of Sarasota Family Festival’ is another festival that features food from the city’s most popular restaurants along with some live music, an artisan alley and much more. Moreover, the live performances at different theatres are another facet of this city. The Aslo Theatre Festival, the Banyan Theater Company, and the Florida Studio Theater offer a perfect stage to enjoy different range of local plays, from tragedy to comedy. For the gastronomes, this city offers an array of fine dining outlets located near to different Sarasota vacation rentals. Apart from this, the city has numerous shopping malls where you can fulfill your shopping desire by picking up some antiques, crystal ware, china and precious gems.