Indulge yourself in Sarasota, Florida - a sophisticated blend of casual Gulf Coast lifestyle and cosmopolitan excitement. Whether it\'s exploring the city\'s fine dining, historical and shopping attractions or just lounging on the beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota hotel is the perfect place to soak it all in. * Please be advised that the Ritz Carlton Sarasota hotel sits adjacent to the construction of a new hotel. The property is at the bottom of the front drive entrance to the hotel. The construction of the new hotel started a few months ago and is expected to be completed in late 2016. It is expected to have the whole outside of the building completed by the end of 2015 to early 2016. The hotel does not expect guests to be affected by any noise, only merely seeing the progress being made. * Under the watchful eye of Executive Chef Frederic Morineau, a tempting array of award-winning Sarasota restaurants await your decision to dine. From casual fare with a tropical twist to traditional teas and distinctive fine dining, exceptionally caring service and unparalleled cuisine are hallmarks of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. * Discover an opulent oasis where your cares melt away as nurturing hearts and hands revive your soul. At the Salon at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, gracious service is delivered by expert professionals using only the finest organic ingredients. [MAIN VERB was MISSING]Our Salon features state of the art treatments from our highly trained spa and fitness professionals. This Sarasota Spa & Salon is open exclusively to hotel guests, members, and local Sarasota residences. For complete information about this Sarasota day spa’s packages and services, please select the “spa packages” link to the right. * The Ritz-Carlton specializes in pairing ideal meeting venues with impeccable service. From exclusive board meetings, to product launches or corporate-wide celebrations, we ensure all your events are memorably excellent. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota offers; 18,000 square feet of indoor meeting space in the conference center. * All guestrooms feature: Featherbeds, feather duvets and goose down pillows, Egyptian cotton linens and Italian wool throw blankets, lighted make-up mirror, hair dryer and scale, plush terry bathrobes and slippers, in-room safe, multi-line telephones with cordless handsets and voice mail with ability for customized greeting, fully stocked refreshment cabinet, AM/FM clock radio with CD, full-size ironing board and iron and 24-hour In-Room Dining Ritz Carlton Sarasota is conveniently located for exploring the city\'s fine dining, historical and shopping attractions or just lounging on the beach. Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is easily accessible. A sophisticated blend of casual Gulf Coast lifestyle... John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 3.5 miles Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 94 miles Mote Marine Aquarium - 3.46 miles