Powdery white sand beaches and crystal-clear blue water await.

Robbie Caponetto

For a nostalgia-stirring vacation with friends, Sarasotaa fanciful town on Floridasscenic Suncoasthas easy appeal for everyone.

Here are the 15 best things to do in Sarasota, Florida on your next trip.

Longboat Key Resort Sarasota

The Resort at Longboat Key Club.Credit:Robbie Caponetto

Youll likely catch a yachtie emerging barefoot from below deck.

Sarasota native Jan Soloman runs the local charter business with her husband Tim.

The couple met in high school when they were both in sailing classes.

Bayfront Park in Sarasota, FL

Bayfront Park.Credit: Robbie Caponetto

Explore the shops, dine in the sidewalk cafes, and relax in the lush tropical gardens.

You’ll be captivated by the details around every corner.

The Museum of Art, Bayfront Gardens, and Glass Pavilion are free to the public on Mondays.

Key Sailing Sarasota

Key Sailing.Credit:Robbie Caponetto

Its the oldest state park in Florida and contains a 12-mile stretch of untouchable protected Myakka River.

Nearby is South Brohard Park, providing beach access for humans only, including boardwalks, benches and showers.

Have Dinner In Downtown Sarasota

In downtown Sarasota, explore a distinct and locally sourced scene.

Ca' d’Zan

Credit:Robbie Caponetto

Nearby,Selvaserves up coastal Peruvian cuisine, while farm-to-table stapleBocaalways features a lively atmosphere.

It also features a rooftop pool and bar for enjoying the surrounding scenery.

thesarasotamodern.com, 1290 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236

Myakka River State Park in Florida

Myakka River State Park.Credit: Brown W. Cannon III

Indigenous in Sarasota, FL

Indigenous.Credit: Robbie Caponetto

Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar at the Art Ovation Hotel

Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar at the Art Ovation Hotel.Credit: Robbie Caponetto

Florida’s Sarasota Modern Hotel Pool

The Sarasota Modern.Credit: Robbie Caponetto