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Day Trips

Sarasota Day Trip from Anna Maria Island

Sarasota is 45 minutes from Anna Maria Island — offering world-class culture, dining, and Siesta Key (consistently ranked the best beach in the US) for a perfect day trip.

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  • !Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium — world-class aquarium
  • !Ringling Museum of Art — impressive art and circus museum
  • !Sarasota Jungle Gardens
  • !Siesta Key — arguably the finest beach sand in the world
  • !St. Armands Circle — upscale shopping and dining

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Mote Marine

Excellent aquarium and marine research center — family favorite and educational for all ages.

Siesta Key Beach

Consistently ranked #1 US beach for its ultra-fine, cool quartz sand — different from AMI's Gulf sand in a unique way.

Cultural Sarasota

Ringling Museum, Van Wezel Performing Arts, and downtown Sarasota's arts district make for a culturally rich day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Sarasota from Anna Maria Island?

Approximately 45 minutes by car via US-41 or I-75.

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