Best location for what we want to do when we are in Sarasota Our 4 favorite beaches - Holmes Beach in Anna Maria, Coquina Beach on Longboat Key, Lido Beach on St Armands and world famous Siesta Key - all within a 1/2 hour drive. Take your pick depending on the weather and traffic conditions. Shopping, golf, restaurants, hiking, biking, swimming , touring, museums and other cultural activities all within minutes of our front door. Its really a dream come true for us and our family members.