Visitors really like Sarasota, especially its entertainment and beaches. Activities like bird watching give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors while you're in town. Beachcombers can spend the day at Lido Beach when the weather is nice. Popular sights in the surrounding area include Siesta Key Beach.
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South Sarasota
Sarasota's South Sarasota neighborhood is home to attractions such as The Landings and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center.
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Lido Beach
If being by the water is a major draw, Lido Beach is one of the most popular seaside spots located 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from central Sarasota. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Siesta Key Beach, Crescent Beach, and Shell Beach.
Sarasota and related destinations
Sarasota is hailed for its gardens and entertainment while top attractions include Lido Beach. Visitors highlight this beachside city's museums while sights include Sarasota Opera House and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Pensacola is hailed for its live music and theaters while top attractions include Pensacola Naval Air Station. This beachside city has something for everyone including its festivals, seafood restaurants, and sights like Pensacola Bay Center and Palafox Shopping Center.
Fort Myers is applauded for its entertainment and live music with such cultural attractions as Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Barbara B Mann Hall. Visitors highlight this beachside city's baseball while sights include Fowler Street Shopping Center and Fort Myers Country Club.
Admired for its riverfront and live music, Wilmington features attractions such as Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Battleship North Carolina. Visitors to this beachside city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Wilmington Convention Center and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College.
Jacksonville is well-known for its riverfront and live music while top attractions include Jacksonville Cruise Terminal, Jacksonville Naval Air Station, and St. Johns Town Center. Visitors highlight this beachside city's sports while sights include Mayport Naval Station and Florida Theatre.
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