Tropical Sun Beach Resort

	Ringling Museum of Art Enjoy baroque masters of European art with paintings by Rubens and Van Dyck. See world-famous contemporary art & photography exhibits. Tour John and Mable's opulent Ca d'Zan for an up close look at opulence of the Jazz Age. Be a clown for a day at the Circus Museum.		Sarasota Opera House Put your party clothes on and enjoy the splendor and elegance of world-class opera.

	FL West Coast Symphony Talented musicians from all over the world vie to play in the Florida West Coast Symphony. Appreciate the masters, Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and many contemporary composers such as Bernstein and Copland.		Sarasota Ballet Spectacular ballet performances by Sarasota's own highly regarded ballet company. Enjoy artistry in motion.

	Asolo Center for the Performing Arts Enjoy various live theatre productions with an outstanding repertory company, ranging from Shakespeare to edgy and contemporary works.		Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Providing audiences with a variety of high-caliber music, dance, theater and comedy for more than 35 years. Tony Bennett always sells out.

	Selby Botanical Gardens An oasis of tropical beauty located on Sarasota Bay. Observe world-famous orchids, majestic banyans, delicate koi fish peacefully floating by in their beautiful pond.		Mote Marine Laboratory See Hugh and Buffett, famous Florida manatees. Watch sharks zooming past their fishy friends. Learn about endangered logger turtles. Touch a live stingray.

	Sarasota Jungle Gardens Enjoy a stroll along a trail that wanders through an ever-changing landscape. Be careful of the exotic animals. Enjoy the parrot and reptile shows.

Enjoying Your Time Away from the Beach.

Known internationally as the Cultural Capital of Florida, Sarasota offers a wide range of entertainment venues that are available year round. The Ringling Museum of Art and its recently renovated Ca d'Zan provide an excellent opportunity to learn about the Ringling Circus and to imagine the opulent lifestyle John and Mable Ringling maintained during the 1920's.

Visitors can enjoy opera, ballet, popular shows and drama at many theatres downtown. Classical music lovers will appreciate the Florida West Coast Symphony. Always enjoyable, for visitors and locals alike, are the free jazz concerts performed at various parks throughout the year. Pack a lunch, bring a chair, and you're set.

The Mote Marine Laboratory is always exciting and interesting to learn about ongoing marine research, to observe the dolphin hospital and see how well these beautiful mammals are cared for before being allowed back into the sea. Jungle Gardens is Sarasota's zoo. Its stunning collection of exotic birds, flowers and animals will thrill visitors. And, if you're looking for an opportunity to observe world-renowned orchids, unusual plants and magnificent 100-year-old banyan trees overlooking beautiful Sarasota Bay, then a visit to Selby Gardens is definitely a must.

Tropical Sun Beach Resort
6717 SaraSea Circle
Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida 34242
Telephone: 941-349-3330
Reservations: 1-800-235-3493
Fax: 941-346-0025
E-mail: info@tropicalsunresort.com