Sarasota, Florida is a Tampa-area city that includes six islands known as keys that separate the Sarasota Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. With all this coastal territory in its limits, it is no surprise that this city has many great beaches to choose from. Sarasota supports water sports such as wakeboarding, paddling, and parasailing, in addition to boating and fishing. For those who prefer staying on dry land, Sarasota's downtown is hopping with things to do. Sarasota has a flourishing arts scene, the highlight of which is the Ringling Art Museum, as well as several botanical gardens and even a small village featuring the area’s Amish and Mennonite communities.

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