Introduction
Sarasota is well worth a stop on any Florida road trip, and is well-known as the region's cultural centre. Once home to the Ringling Bros Circus, it now plays host to the Ringling Museum of Art, as well as many other museums, art galleries, performing arts venues and independent art studios.
It's also the gateway to many of the Gulf Coast's most beautiful beaches, including the nearby Barrier Islands, while the restored downtown area around Palm Avenue features a myriad of antique shops, stylish bars and fine-dining restaurants.
Downtown Sarasota
