Sarasota hotel recommendations
Apr 19th, 2008, 04:27 PM
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Sarasota hotel recommendations
I'm taking my 80 year old mother to Sarasota for a long weekend in early May,for a quick get away and to visit with my nieces, who are in college there. When I've gone in the past, I stayed at the Springhill Suites by the airport (since it was close to their college) but I'm thinking something on the beach might be better for my mother. Any suggestions --- for a reasonably priced quiet place ($120/night or lower)?
Apr 19th, 2008, 05:14 PM
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Try Lido Key. Only minutes drive to New College and right on a nice beach.
http://www.lidokey.net/accommodations.shtml
http://www.lidokey.net/accommodations.shtml
Apr 24th, 2008, 06:20 AM
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Now you're talikng about my island - Siesta Key 
Palm Bay Club is very nice and on the best beach in the area, but it will be a drive to New College. Depending on the traffic it can be 10-15 minutes to mainland and another 20-30 minutes to New College.
The club is located half way between 2 commercial areas on Siesta, the village and the south bridge area so any restaurant/shopping excursion will require a (very)short, but necessary drive.
Sunsets are great!!!
Palm Bay Club is very nice and on the best beach in the area, but it will be a drive to New College. Depending on the traffic it can be 10-15 minutes to mainland and another 20-30 minutes to New College.
The club is located half way between 2 commercial areas on Siesta, the village and the south bridge area so any restaurant/shopping excursion will require a (very)short, but necessary drive.
Sunsets are great!!!
Apr 24th, 2008, 01:20 PM
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Many thanks,AAFF! I always feel better with some validation outside of Trip Advisor! We've booked a room at Palm Bay and the distance from New College shouldn't be a problem. When I come to visit, the girls generally come and stay with me since they enjoy the hotel stays (and all the free meals from their aunt)!
