What's Central Sarasota like?
In Central Sarasota, you may want to appreciate the art scene and gardens. Enjoy the neighbourhood's festivals and museums. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Bayfront Park. There's plenty more to see, including Sarasota Opera House and Marina Jack.
How to get to Central Sarasota
Flying to:
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.), 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Central Sarasota
- St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), 30.1 mi (48.5 km) from Central Sarasota
Things to see and do in and around Central Sarasota
What to see in Central Sarasota
- Marina Jack
- Bayfront Park
- Selby Library
- Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum
- Sarasota Childrens Garden
Things to do in Central Sarasota
- Sarasota Opera House
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- Florida Studio Theatre
- Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Other popular Central Sarasota attractions
- Sarasota Art Museum
- Artisans' World Marketplace
- Bay Isles Shopping Center
- Art Center Sarasota
- Players Theatre
When is the best time to visit Sarasota?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 28°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 19°C)
- Rainiest months: August, July, September, June (average 203 mm of rainfall)