Popular places to visit

Lido Beach
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Mall at University Town Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall at University Town Center during your visit to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

St. Armands Circle
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at St. Armands Circle during your visit to Sarasota. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art during your trip to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium during your travels in Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Ringling College of Art and Design
Walk around the campus at Ringling College of Art and Design as part of your travels around Sarasota. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets.
Things to do

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Experience Parasailing in Sarasota

Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Fordville Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Tropical Beach Resorts

Carlisle Inn

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway

The Westin Sarasota

Tropical Breeze Resort
Other neighborhoods around Fordville

Fruitville
Restaurants, beaches, and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Fruitville. Make a stop by Nathan Benderson Park while you're exploring.

The Meadows
The Meadows is well-liked for its gardens and lake views. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Nathan Benderson Park and Mall at University Town Center are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Sarasota Springs
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travelers visit Sarasota Springs. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are a few top sights nearby.

Pinecraft
While Pinecraft isn't home to many top sights, Sarasota Commons Shopping Center and Ed Smith Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bee Ridge
Bee Ridge is well-liked for many features, particularly its beaches, restaurants, and shopping. Though there might not be top sights in Bee Ridge, consider a stop by Siesta Key Beach or Siesta Key Marina, located nearby.

Southgate
When in Southgate, you can plan a visit to Sarasota Art Museum and Siesta Key Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Pop's Golf Range and Batting Center
- Siesta Key Beach
- Lido Beach
- Venice Beach
- IMG Academy
- Mall at University Town Center
- St. Armands Circle
- Turtle Beach
- Coquina Beach
- Crescent Beach
- Nokomis Beach
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Bradenton Beach
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
- Marina Jack
- Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
- Manasota Beach
- Nathan Benderson Park
- Ringling College of Art and Design
- Riverwalk
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
- Myakka River State Park
- LECOM Park
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- Cortez Beach
- Ed Smith Stadium
- Sarasota Classic Car Museum
- Venice Fishing Pier
- Ellenton Premium Outlets
- The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature