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Choose the part of the Sarasota area that fits the trip you want—from lively Siesta Key and laid-back Lido to Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Venice.
Destination Guide
Lido Key
Easy beach days, St. Armands dining and shopping, and quick access to downtown Sarasota.
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Siesta Key
Powdery sand, a lively village and a vacation atmosphere that begins the moment you cross the bridge.
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Longboat Key
A quieter, polished island escape with uncrowded shoreline, waterfront dining and room to exhale.
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Anna Maria Island
Colorful island energy, Gulf-front dining and an entire day’s worth of beach-town wandering.
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Venice
A spectacular Gulf beach, prehistoric shark teeth, a famous pier and a laid-back pace south of Sarasota.
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