Siesta Key, Florida

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18 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Sanderling Beach Club · 2.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Feast your eyes! This isn't just any beach club; it's a prime example of Sarasota School of Architecture, designed by a master. Back in 1952, architect Paul Rudolph, a major figure in the Sarasota School, created this…

• Marie Selby Botanical Gardens · 3.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living in a beautiful bayfront estate filled with exotic plants – that was the reality for Marie and William Selby, whose passion created this botanical paradise. Marie and William Selby were prominent figures…

• Bee Ridge Woman's Club · 4.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where women gathered to shape Sarasota County in its early days? This is the Bee Ridge Woman's Club, a vital hub for community action. Founded as the Get-Together-Club in 1915, it quickly became the Bee…

• Worth's Block · 4.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second, will ya? This unassuming building, Worth's Block, has seen more Sarasota history than you can shake a stick at. Also known as the Gator Club, this building definitely has some stories to tell.…

• Hiss Residence · 4.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Check out the 'Umbrella House' – a groundbreaking home that helped define Sarasota's unique style. Designed by architect Paul Rudolph, the Hiss Residence was built in 1953 as the show home for the Lido Shores…

• Sarasota Opera House · 4.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time, because this unassuming building is more than meets the eye – it's the Sarasota Opera House, a place that has brought music and culture to the heart of the city for nearly a century.Originally called…

• El Vernona Hotel–John Ringling Hotel · 4.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Once a glamorous destination, this hotel hosted celebrities and socialites during Sarasota's golden age. Built in 1926 by Owen Burns, it was initially called the El Vernona Hotel. John Ringling later acquired it and…

• Waters and Elsa Burrows Historic District · 6.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, where Little Sarasota Bay glistens, lies a legacy of conservation and generosity. This area, now known as the Waters and Elsa Burrows Historic District, gained its significance largely thanks to Elsa Maria…

• Historic Spanish Point · 6.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine standing where people have lived for five thousand years! Historic Spanish Point isn't just a pretty view; it's a window into Florida's ancient past and pioneer history. Around 5000 years ago, the Calusa Native…

• The Ringling Museum · 6.9 mi · Historical Marker

  The estate and art museum of circus magnate John Ringling, housing one of the finest Baroque art collections in the Western Hemisphere.

• Ca' d'Zan · 7.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time at the winter retreat of circus mogul John Ringling, a Mediterranean Revival mansion on Sarasota Bay. John and Mable Ringling built Cà d'Zan in the mid-1920s. The name Cà d'Zan means "House of John" in…

• Caples–Ringling Estates Historic District · 7.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be transported back to the golden age of Sarasota, a time shaped by circus royalty! This area, the Caples-Ringling Estates Historic District, whispers tales of wealth, artistry, and the enduring impact of the…