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Sun - and culture
The sun-kissed beaches and golf courses are one draw - but Sarasota Florida holidays simply aren’t complete without experiencing the vibrant culture that the city offers. You'll find music, art and theatre in abundance on your Sarasota Florida holiday. One of Florida’s leading cultural centres, this city is just waiting to be explored.
Why you should go
- Sarasota boasts over 30 impressive golf courses, so golf lovers will be in their element
- You can relax on beautiful white sand beaches
- There are plenty of stimulating sights and sounds for culture vultures
Cultural treats
Friendly and vibrant, a Sarasota Florida holiday is full of cultural treats waiting to be discovered. The enormous purple form of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall hides a wealth of world-class musicals, dance, comedy and plays. Don't miss the famous Ringling Museum complex, with its art museum, lavish mansion and the circus gallery.
Anyone for golf?
Sarasota is the city where golf was first introduced to Florida from Scotland - the region’s first golf course was laid in 1886. Today, you're never far from a challenging course, so it's easy to catch a round whenever the mood takes you.
Siesta Key
Hit the beach at Siesta Key, where the sand is made up of crushed quartz, giving it an unusual sugary texture. Young, fun and laid back, Siesta Key has a distinctly vibrant feel and is regularly packed with partying sun worshippers. When night falls, the main avenues on Siesta Key come alive to a party beat with some of the hippest folks in Sarasota.
But wherever you plan to spend the evenings during your Sarasota Florida holiday, don't leave the beach before the sun has set, throwing its glorious canopy of fiery reds and burnt oranges over the Gulf of Mexico.