Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236-1004
941.388.4441
See a 135,000 gallon shark habitat, sea turtles, jellyfish, two touch
pools, two unique manatees, and a Mysterious Mollusks exhibit that
features a 25 foot preserved giant squid specimen while at this
beautiful aquarium.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34234-5211
941.355.5305
Over 70 exotic and native animals, plus a variety of tropical plants.
Stroll along the jungle trails, come nose to snout with an alligator,
see amazing birds, ride bicycles, and feed the flamingo.
Myakka River State Park
13207 State Road 72
Sarasota, FL 34241-9424
941.361.6511
This State park offers sightseeing tours by boat and tram. Visitors can
learn about the ecology of the area and the interesting features of its
many inhabitants including alligators, bald eagles, sandhill cranes,
ibis, egrets, deer, wild turkey, bobcats, and many other animals and
birds.
Service Area: Lido Beach, St Armand's Circle, Sarasota, Florida Business Type: Lido Beach Resort - Family Vacation Beach Gulf Coast Hotel
Sarasota's Finest Beachfront Accommodations
Description: In the heart of Lido Key, Sarasota Florida's premier beach vacation destination, Lido Beach Resort is just steps from 35 miles of powder white sand beaches of Lido Beach on the Florida Gulf Coast next to Coolidge Park beachfront.
The hotel and resort property is only a short walk from over 140 shops, boutiques, and restaurants on St Armands Circle in scenic downtown Sarasota. St. Armand's Circle offers fine dining, great shopping and cool nightlife. Ideal for the family vacation or romantic weekend getaway.
In addition, Lido Beach Resort has many area attractions including Longboat Key Club golf course, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Siesta Key Beach, The Met Day Spa, Gulfcoast Wonder and Imagination Zone, and Ringling Museum of Art. And with the blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico as our backdrop, the Lido Beach Resort has something for everyone to enjoy on their beach vacation and ideal for the family vacation with kids.
