What's The Lakes Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, why not check out The Lakes? Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are a couple of more places to see nearby.
How to Get to The Lakes
Flying to:
- Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from The Lakes
Things to See and Do in and around The Lakes
Things to See near The Lakes:
- Ed Smith Stadium (3.2 mi/5.1 km away)
- Marina Jack (4.2 mi/6.8 km away)
- Nathan Benderson Park (4.3 mi/7 km away)
- Celery Fields (2.9 mi/4.6 km away)
- Bayfront Park (4.1 mi/6.6 km away)
Things to Do near The Lakes:
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)
- Sarasota Opera House (4.2 mi/6.7 km away)
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (4.5 mi/7.3 km away)
- Mall at University Town Center (4.8 mi/7.8 km away)
- Sarasota Art Museum (3.1 mi/5 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Sarasota?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 83°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 66°F)
- Rainiest months: August, July, September, June (average 8 inches of rainfall)