From museum-inspired hotels to smoky bluegrass festivals, find your creative escape in Sarasota.
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Sarasota Hotels That Double As Works of Art
Life truly imitates art when you stay overnight on Florida's Cultural Coast®. Meet the hotels that feel like living inside a gallery—think immersive art, striking design and creative experiences for guests at every turn.
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A Taste of the South: BBQ & Bluegrass Along the Suncoast
Fire up your appetite for a quintessential Florida afternoon filled with smoky flavors and soulful sounds.
Savor the Suncoast
Lose Track of Time at These Four Art Museums
Wander, reflect and lose yourself in a delightful time warp shaped by art, architecture and quiet moments of discovery.
Feel No Rush
Discovering Plein Air Painting in Sarasota
Pack your paint brushes and head outdoors to capture the shifting Gulf Coast light and tropical landscapes on your own canvas.
Paint the Coast
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Marina Jack II
Escape aboard the Marina Jack II for a relaxing, sightseeing lunch tour or dinner sunset cruise in Sarasota Bay.
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Michael's on East
Sarasota’s most glamorous restaurant & lounge features stunning art deco decor and era-inspired menu equally opulent.
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