Beach Cottages in Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota, Florida is located on the Gulfcoast about half way between Tampa and Fort Myers. It is one of Florida's largest and most affluent markets and is growing four times faster than the national average. If art is your main interest, visit The John Ringling Museum of Art. Music offerings include the Florida West Coast Symphony, the Jazz Club of Sarasota and the Sarasota Blues Society. Sarasota is well-known for it's world class beaches and golf courses. Outdoor activities are always available in this area of year round sunshine. If you're planning a visit to Sarasota consider a stay in a cottage where you can enjoy the true Florida lifestyle.

Beau Lido Suites

Beau Lido Suites offers a relaxing stay on the beach at an affordable price. You can shop, play and eat at St. Armands Circle or take leisurely walks down Lido Key. There are nature trails to enjoy or just relax in a hammock. All rooms are equipped with full kitchens that include microwave, toaster, refrigerator and coffee maker. Rooms are air conditioned and have cable television. There are laundry facilities on the premises and free access to wireless Internet. The area attractions include Sarasota Jungle Gardens and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Beau Lido Suites
149 Tyler Drive
Sarasota, Florida 34236
(941)726-5098
http://www.beaulido.com/

Beach Palms

Beach Palms is on Siesta Key, a barrier island off Sarasota's coast. They offer access to white sand beaches from their tropical island cottages. Beach Palms is located just 25 minutes from Sarasota International Airport and about an hour from the airport in Tampa. Cottages are equipped with everything that you need for a lengthy stay. Each cottage has a private patio furnished with lounge chairs and a gas grill. Kitchens are updated and feature full-size refrigerators, microwaves, blenders and dish washers. High speed Internet is available in cottages and laundry facilities are on-site. You can take a quick stroll to the nearby shops for meals and shopping.

Beach Palms
153 Beach Road
Siesta Key, Florida 34242
(941) 349-9900
http://www.beachpalms.com/

Turtle Beach Resort

Turtle Beach Resort is called the most romantic of all the accommodations on Siesta Key. Cottages feature one, two or three bedrooms. Cottages also have private patios with a hot tub where guests can watch beautiful sunsets and observe pelicans, seagulls and bald eagles. They are pet friendly and welcome children. All units include the following amenities; bikes, canoes, kayaks and gas grills. Indoor amenities include; high speed Internet, cable TV with DVD player and full kitchen. Turtle Beach Resort has been featured in Southern Living Magazine, Coastal Living Magazine and The Travel Channel as the best romantic getaway.

Turtle Beach Resort
9049 Midnight Pass Rd
Sarasota, Florida 34242
(941)349-4554

Article Written By Jennifer Gibbons

Jennifer Gibbons is a freelance writer in Florida. Her work appears in Florida's largest network of senior publications. Her experience is in magazine publishing. Her degree in mass communications was obtained from South College of Florida.

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