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Attractions near Downtown Sarasota Hotel RanolaCheck out the outdoor activities near Hotel Ranola such as golf, kayaking, and more!

Whether you want to relax on our glorious beaches, explore the John Ringling Museum, or get reservations for Sunday brunch, our boutique hotel staff in Downtown Sarasota can make your trip easier. We’ll be happy to make reservations for you at one of the many delicious Downtown Sarasota restaurants. Don't worry about finding a great place to eat - after decades in the area, the knowledgeable local owners can guide you to your destination - they know where to go!

The vibrant downtown area features over 20 art galleries, restaurants, shops and more just blocks from Hotel Ranola, including:

• Sarasota Bayfront & Marina (6 blocks)
• Regal 20 Cinema Movies 1993 Main St. (3.5 blocks)
• Burns Court Art House Movie Theatre, 506 Burns Lane (4.5 blocks)
• Whole Foods Market, 1451 1st St. (5 blocks)
• Starbucks (6 blocks)
• Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S Palm Ave. (8 blocks)
• Selby Public Library 1331 1st St. (6.5 blocks)
• YMCA (3.5 blocks)
• Farmers Market – Every Saturday Morning (3 blocks)

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Shopping in Downtown Sarasota

Whatever your taste, Downtown Sarasota has it all just steps from our Downtown Sarasota hotel. You'll find diamond earrings, original art, antiques, trendy boutiques, stationary, kitchenware & more - it's all here! Plus the many arts & crafts festivals throughout the year — all just a short stroll away!

Towles Court Artist Colony
A living/working artist colony, Towles Court allows artists to live, share ideas and express creativity in a central location. You’ll find watercolor, acrylic, oils and pastel artists, as well as potters, muralists, designers and digital artists. Healing artists also practice their craft with yoga and massage therapy. (3 blocks)

Burns Court
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Burns Court is a collection of 1920s bungalows. Originally built as single-family homes, the adobe structures are now a micro-community of homes, shops and restaurants. Stroll down the street and imagine 1920s Sarasotans relaxing on their front stoops in straw hats and summer whites. Includes great antique shopping and the Burns Court Cinema, featuring independent and foreign films as well as the annual Cineworld Film Festival. (4 blocks)

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Southside Village
This hip neighborhood is filled with amazing restaurants, retail shops, salons and is also home of the renowned 5 O'Clock Club, which features live music nightly. (6-minute drive/20-minute walk)

St. Armands Circle
Visitors from throughout the world shop at this outdoor circle of more than 150 international boutiques, gift shops, galleries, restaurants and nightspots, surrounded by lush landscaping, patios and antiques. Shops are comparable to those in Palm Beach and on Naples's Third Avenue South. (10-minute drive)

Siesta Key Village
This beachside village is filled with casual outdoor dining and tropical shops. (15-minute drive)

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• Sarasota Winefest
• Sarasota Film Festival
• 4th of July Offshore Race Festival
• CineWorld Festival
• Sarasota BluesFest
• Sarasota Games
• Neighborhood Walks
  • 1st Friday: Palm Avenue Walk
  • 3rd Friday: Towles Court Art Walk
  • 4th Friday - St. Armands

Our Downtown Sarasota hotel is located in the midst of the city’s most lively area. For more information, please contact Hotel Ranola at 1-866-951-0111 e-mail or visit the Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau.