Things To Do

Local events

Sarasota has a wide array of events throughout the year. Whether it be musical, cultural, sports, or family fun our city provides events and entertainment for everyone. Please visit the Sarasota Event Calendar for the current list of events. Some of the exciting annual events in our area include:

Nearby

Rosemary District
You will find this quaint neighborhood just minutes away from the Hotel Indigo Sarasota. This diverse district has a fast rising collection of eclectic businesses, fine shops, eateries, and wellness/beauty centers & spas.

Siesta Key
Visit the award winning Siesta Key where the sand is unbelievably white & soft. The whole family can enjoy fun in the sun, swim, build sand castles and enjoy the peaceful settings. Siesta Village is a exciting stroll where you can enjoy a wide variety of shopping, dinning, and night life.

Longboat Key
Stretching between the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico and peaceful Sarasota Bay. The area waters are home to manatee, dolphins, and fish, pelicans, osprey, and a variety of shorebirds. Tennis and golf enthusiasts will find first-class facilities here, and there are several parks on the key to visit for a relaxing afternoon. The opportunities are endless with activities including shelling, biking, shopping, fishing, dining, and golfing.

Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota/Manatee County's newest master planned community offers a selection of activities is virtually endless. Work or play in Lakewood Ranch by visiting corporate parks, shopping, dinning, movie theater, community parks, golf, and fishing.

Downtown Sarasota
Main Street in downtown Sarasota boasts dozens of shops, restaurants and nightlife. There are many special events throughout the year in Downtown Sarasota including live music, art festivals, and parades. A variety of dinning experiences will offer endless opportunity to discover new things.

Nearby Schools, Colleges and Universities:

Florida State University-College of Medicine
Ringling College of Art and Design
University of South Florida - Sarasota and Manatee Campus
IMG Academies - Bollettieri Tennis Academy - David Leadbetter Golf Academy
Eckerd College-Sarasota Center
Argosy University
New College of Florida
East West College of Natural Medicine
Keiser University
State College of Florida - Formerly Manatee Community
Sarasota County Technical Institute
Sarasota School of Massage Therapy

Nearby Recreation, Sports Facilities & Ecotourism:

Ed Smith Stadium-Cincinnati Reds Spring Training-Sarasota Reds
Florida Ever-Glides, Inc.
Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures
IMG Academies - Bollettieri Tennis Academy - David Leadbetter Golf Academy
McKechnie Field Bradenton-Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training
Sarasota YMCA
Sarasota Kennel Club Championship Greyhound Racing-Poker Room
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
Sarasota Bowling-PT Sports USBC Invitational
Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex-Ice Skating-Hockey
Myakka River State Park-Hiking-Fishing-Wildlife Conservation
Oscar Scherer State Park-Canoeing, Kayaking, Bicycling, Bird Watching
Sarasota Bayfront Park
Sarasota Payne Park-Skateboarding-Tennis Center

Van Wezel Performing Arts Adjacent to Hotel
John and Mabel Ringling Museum 3 miles
Mote Acquarium 4 miles
G Wiz Adjacent to Hotel
Florida West Coast Symphony Adjacent to Hotel
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 1 mile
Sarasota Jungle Gardens 3 miles
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf 3 miles
Classic Car Museum 2 miles
Sarasota Kennel Club-Championship Greyhound Racing 5 miles
Ed Smith Stadium/Cincinnati Reds 2 miles
St Armand's Circle 2 miles
Sarasota Ballet 3 miles
Asolo Theatre 3 miles
Players Theatre 1 block
Circus Sarasota Nearby
Sarasota Opera 7 blocks
Downtown Sarasota/Main Street 5 blocks
Arts Center Sarasota Adjacent to Hotel
Gamble Plantation 12 miles
South Florida Museum-Planetarium-Manatee Acquarium 11 miles
DeSoto National Memorial 10 miles
Florida Studio Theatre Downtown
Towles Court Artists Colony Downtown
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary 6 miles
Crosley Museum 3 miles
PAL Sailor Circus 2 miles
Venice Theatre 19 miles
Busch Gardens Theme Park-Tampa Bay 67 miles
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball-Tropicana Field 37 miles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football Stadium 57 miles