Sarasota, Florida

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Fly private to Sarasota for The Ringling, Siesta Key's white sand, St. Armands Circle and a year-round arts calendar.

  • SRQ
  • VNC

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Fly private in Sarasota

Sarasota, without the hub.

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Sarasota has a cultural life well beyond its size. The Ringling museum complex, Sarasota Opera, Asolo Repertory Theatre, the Sarasota Ballet and a busy calendar of festivals make it one of Florida's strongest arts towns, and that draws visitors and second-home owners who want more than a beach. The economy leans on healthcare, professional services, construction, real estate and tourism, with a steady stream of entrepreneurs and remote workers relocating from the Northeast and Midwest.

The beaches are the other half of the story. Siesta Key's quartz sand stays cool underfoot, Lido Key and Longboat Key offer quieter shores, and Anna Maria Island and Venice are close. Seasonal residents arrive in winter, and spring training brings Baltimore Orioles fans to town each February and March. Flying privately skips the airline connection through Atlanta or Charlotte and puts the Keys, the Panhandle and the Atlantic coast within easy reach without long stretches on I-75. Arrive for an opening night, stay for a beach week, and fly home when you are ready.

Airports

Charter to and from Sarasota airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Sarasota, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • SRQ

    Major airport

    Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

    Sarasota/Bradenton · KSRQ

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    9,500 ft

  • VNC

    Regional airport

    Venice Municipal Airport

    Venice · KVNC

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    5,640 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Sarasota

When to go. The cultural season runs from roughly November through April, when theater, opera and ballet calendars are full and the weather is sunny and mild. February and March add spring training baseball, and the Sarasota Film Festival typically arrives in spring. Summer brings fewer crowds, warm Gulf water and afternoon thunderstorms, with hurricane season from June through November. Late spring and fall are ideal for beach days without the winter rush.

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    The Ringling

    The former estate of circus magnate John Ringling includes a major art museum with Baroque works by Rubens, the Venetian Gothic mansion Ca' d'Zan and a museum devoted to circus history.

  2. 02

    Siesta Beach

    Siesta Key's main public beach is known for powder-soft, bright white quartz sand, gentle water and a long-running Sunday evening drum circle at sunset.

  3. 03

    St. Armands Circle

    Planned by John Ringling, this circular shopping and dining district on St. Armands Key is filled with boutiques, restaurants and ice cream shops, a short walk from Lido Beach.

  4. 04

    Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

    On Sarasota Bay downtown, Selby is renowned for its living collection of orchids and bromeliads, with bayfront gardens and rotating art exhibitions.

  5. 05

    Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

    Mote's research-driven aquarium showcases sharks, sea turtles, manatees and the science behind its decades of work on Florida's coral reefs and coastal waters.

  6. 06

    Myakka River State Park

    One of Florida's oldest and largest state parks, with a canopy walkway through the treetops, airboat tours on Upper Myakka Lake and no shortage of alligators.

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Flying private in Sarasota

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Sarasota?

Littlebird flies in and out of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Venice Municipal Airport (VNC). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Sarasota?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Sarasota?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Sarasota?

Popular trips include Miami (about 1 hr 5 min), Nassau (about 2 hr 5 min), Atlanta (about 2 hr 40 min), and Birmingham (about 2 hr 55 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Sarasota, FL safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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