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I am going to Sarasota for a week with my child in May. I cannot decide if I should rent a car or use public transportation. We are staying at Hyatt Hotel (1000 Bulv. of the Arts). Are there direct bus lines going to beaches (Siesta, Lido, Fort Myers)? I am also thinking about taking my child to Marie Salby Botanical Gardens, aquarium, Myakka State Park and some other attractions. I am worried that if I rent a car I will have problems to find parking. Also I don't want to go to notorious 41 highway :(
Heh - when I read your subject line, "Public transportation in Sarasota," I literally laughed. There is virtually no such thing. There is something called the SCAT and MCAT lines, which is the public bussing. It runs a little more than business hours every day - to scattered locations throughout the county. Taxis in Sarasota are EXPENSIVE, with Diplomat probably being your best bet. Personally, though, I'd just rent a car (try to get a voucher with insurance via your travel agent, you'll save a lot of money that way). US 41 is tricky, but if you practice defensive driving and know your route, you should be fine.
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Do not count on public transportation!! Marie Selby is a wonderful place to visit and I have never had a problem parking there. Myakka Park also has adequate parking and is an interesting site. Ringling circus museum would be good for a child, and the art museum and Ringling house for you. We usually went to Lido beach, but our son prefered Siesta, a little further. By all means rent a car. Driving is not that difficult especially in May. Go by the Tourist info and they can give you other suggestions for interesting sights for a child. Sarasota is a fun place. We had a house there for many years and kept finding new things to do. Be sure to eat at one of the Amish restaurants -- excellent. Have a great trip!
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Thanks guys for your answers! I am going to rent a car.
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