Travel & Things to do
SARASOTA BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is located ~4 miles (approximately 11 minutes) from The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.
There is an Airport-to-Downtown Trolley Service ($2 each way) that provides direct service between SRQ Airport and the Ritz Carlton. The Flyer runs every 30 minutes between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. and is equipped with expansive luggage racks for your traveling convenience.
TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Tampa International Airport (TPA) is located ~65 miles (approx one and a half hours) away from The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.
What is the best way to get around Sarasota?
The Sarasota Bay Runner Trolley offers free transportation connecting downtown, the bay, and the beach. You can track the trolley using the Bay Runner App.
You can also use Uber or ask your hotel about a taxi service.
If you plan to drive, there is parking at each recommended hotel, as well as street / designated parking areas around Sarasota.
Will there be parking available at the wedding venue?
Parking is available at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota hotel for a fee. We recommend walking or taking an Uber / taxi from your hotel to the venue if you are not staying at the Ritz hotel.
Things to do and see in beautiful Sarasota!
- See the beautiful and elegant The John and Mable Ringling Museum & Ca' d'Zan
- Watch the sunset or go boating at Sarasota Marina Jacks
- Be one with nature during a Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Tour
- Go shopping at St.Armands Circle
- Go to the one of the best beaches in the country, Siesta Key Beach
- Take in the beauty of the Sarasota Art Museum
- Find nemo at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Release your inner gardner (or take Instagram photos) at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens