Saint Armands Key, FL
![St. Armands Circle featuring a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/496000/496105-st-armands-circle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Popular places to visit
St. Armands Circle
Consider this area as a circular outdoor mall. Like any mall, you can shop, dine, browse or just people-watch. Unlike most malls, this one never closes to walkers.
Lido Beach
Visit a beach not far from an upscale shopping area. The warm waters are as inviting as the white sand.
Mall at University Town Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall at University Town Center during your visit to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Chatter with a parrot, watch lemurs swing by, meet a flock of flamingos and explore a tropical oasis in this extensive botanical park.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Learn about the man who had the greatest show on Earth. His complex is a trove of information, displays, beautiful buildings and gardens.
Things to do
Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour
Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
Saint Armands Key Hotel Deals
![Kompose Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38220000/38215400/38215316/c2a1ef6e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 2, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024
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Reviewed on May 6, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024
Other neighborhoods around Saint Armands Key
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Bird Key
While Bird Key isn't home to many top sights, St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
![Sarasota which includes a sandy beach as well as children](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59206-Sarasota-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Sarasota
If you're spending some time in Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Opera House and Payne Park are top sights worth seeing.
![Causeway Park featuring general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/496000/496008-central-sarasota.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries, and theaters are some highlights of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring.
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The sidecar was yummy. Great place for a special dinner and one of Sarasota's finest restaurants.
If I was going to tell a visitor to the area to visit our city's best dining experience... this is it!
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Arlington Park
Arlington Park might not have many top sights, but Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
![Beautiful Bruny... home to amazing cheese, oysters, wine... all the good stuff.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/19218581067d2be37e46e2ad9c8b2316.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
South Sarasota
While visiting South Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like The Landings and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center.
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Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Robert L. Taylor Community Complex and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy are top sights worth seeing.
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