What's The Lakes like?
If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, consider The Lakes. Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include St. Armands Circle and Turtle Beach.
How to get to The Lakes
Flying to:
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.), 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from The Lakes
Things to see and do in and around The Lakes
Things to see near The Lakes:
- Ed Smith Stadium (3.2 mi/5.1 km away)
- Marina Jack (4.2 mi/6.8 km away)
- Nathan Benderson Park (4.3 mi/7 km away)
- Bayfront Park (4.1 mi/6.6 km away)
- Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum (4.5 mi/7.3 km away)
Things to do near The Lakes:
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)
- Sarasota Opera House (4.2 mi/6.7 km away)
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (4.5 mi/7.3 km away)
- Mall at University Town Center (4.8 mi/7.8 km away)
- The Landings (4 mi/6.5 km away)
When is the best time to visit Sarasota?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 28°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 19°C)
- Rainiest months: August, July, September, June (average 203 mm of rainfall)