Sarasota, the center of the Theater and Arts District, offers a world of experiences, including Main Street, long the setting for art festivals, restaurants, and the ever-popular Saturday morning Farmers Market. Just off Main, discover Palm Avenue's fine art galleries, the famous antique and retro collectible shops of Pineapple Avenue, and the picturesque Sarasota Bayfront. Catch an independent film in the 1920s styling of Burns Court, or watch artists at work in the galleries of Towles Court. Naturalists will love nearby Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, adorned in tropical plants from bamboo to colourful bromeliads to exotic orchids.

Wrapped with 35 miles of silken beachfront, Sarasota and Her Islands is a package of rich cultural history, sun-drenched islands, natural treasures and unlimited discoveries.

Time difference: -5 hours GMT

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