Formerly sleepy Sarasota has become the "Cultural Capital" of Southwest Florida. With a premier arts scene, top-rated golf courses and the largest state park in Florida, it's an ideal destination for vacationers looking for a bit of adventure with their sunshine.
Sarasota is considered the mainland for some of the most beautiful and sought-after barrier islands. Each island comes unique with it's own personality and attributes. These islands include: Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island.
Sarasota has come a long way from the swampy frontier camp that it once was, thanks in large part to the efforts of circus magnate John Ringling, who brought his big top to town in the late 1920’s. Then a defunct resort community, the city saw Ringling almost single-handedly turn its aging image around: in rapid succession he built a magnificent Venetian mansion, founded an art museum, developed a shopping plaza, and then began tirelessly promoting Sarasota as Florida’s "Cultural Capital.”
The whole area is rich with culture, with a theater and arts district, the bayfront Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, art galleries along Main Street and Palm Avenue, plus cafes, antique shops and galleries in Herald Square, Southside and the Towels Court Artist Colony. Along the coast is a ribbon of islands renowned for their soft, white sands, marine wildlife, Zagat-rated restaurants and distinct personalities.
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