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Central Sarasota Vacations

You don't need to have local knowledge to have a great time in Central Sarasota, but you should know a few basic things before you go.

Around 0.2 miles (0.3 kilometers) to the east of central Sarasota, Central Sarasota is one of the neighborhoods that make this city so appealing.

The population of Sarasota is roughly 52,000.

Places to visit in Central Sarasota

This neighborhood is not far from the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Add it to your itinerary — you won't regret it!

Are you ready to laugh, cry and gasp out loud in the space of a few hours? Enjoy a performance at Sarasota Opera House and surrender to its breathtaking music and intense story lines. Want more nearby options? Live theater can challenge our assumptions and asks us to aspire to greater things. Catch a play at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and open your mind to some big ideas. But there's more. Payne Park is an oasis of calm amid the bustle of everyday life. Take off your shoes and feel the cool grass under your feet or simply lie back and try to spot shapes in the clouds.

Where do you fly into for Central Sarasota?

Clip your seatbelt on, turn off the in-flight film, and prepare for your arrival at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). The best part? You'll be only 4 miles (6 kilometers) to the north of Central Sarasota.