Recommendations:

Ed & Jena's Suggestions for Nearby ~ Transportation, Lodging, Restaurants, Shopping, & Excursions

Airports:

SRQ ~ Sarasota International Airport

TPA ~ Tampa International Airport

Best Western Plus: Siesta Key

Best Western Plus is one of the closest economical hotels near the Prana Yoga and Health Center (3.2 miles) where we will be practicing and is one mile from Siesta Key Beach.

Captiva

Enjoy a taste of old school Florida with a modern update.  Ed and I stayed at Captiva ~ a charming motel during our Wedding festivities.  There is a common area courtyard, a nearby swimming pool and access to the beach.

Art Ovation Hotel

Ed and I have enjoyed the artistic spin this hotel offers.  There are rotating artists that come through and guests are often encouraged to participate in making art.  The roof top bar has a great view of the Sarasota skyline, day and night.

Air BnB

Prefer more of "home-like" accommodations?  Check out various airbnb rentals nearby. 

Enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in the world with turquoise colored, warm gulf coast waters and white sandy beaches.  Temperatures are still refreshing in October.   Siesta Key Beach is the closest beach to the studio; here are other nearby beaches from North to South with public entrances:
 

• Anna Maria Island

• Holmes Beach

• Brandenton Beach

• Coquina Beach

• Lido Beach

• Long Boat Key

• Nokomis Beach

Sarasota is known for excellent cuisine, farm to table options, plenty of fresh seafood and has numerous dining options.  Some of our favorites:
 

• Shore: St. Armands & Longboat Key Locations

• The Boat House (venue)

• Conner's Steak House

• Simons (Coffee/lunch)

• Isan (Thai)

• Siesta Key Oyster Bar

• Owen's Fish Camp

• St. Armands Circle

  Siesta Key Village

  Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
  Ringling Musuem
  Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
  Big Cat Habitat
  Rod and Reel Fishing