I’m really excited to interview Tracy McHugh of Chasing Wonderful about Sarasota, Florida. Tracy’s tips for the best things to do in Sarasota are awesome because she lived in Sarasota for a year while working remotely. She loves how the weather is so beautiful in the winter and how amazing the beaches are.
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The Ringling Circus Museum and other attractions by the Ringling family are a must-do when visiting. Photo by Tessa Edmiston on Unsplash.
Sarasota, Florida
We share a lot of resources and local suggestions in today’s podcast, but you should also check out Visit Sarasota, the local visitor’s bureau. They are a wealth of information and can help you plan an itinerary based on your time, budget, and interests.
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The decorated ceiling at Ca’ d’Zan Mansion. Photo by Brandon Griggs on Unsplash.
Getting around Sarasota
The local airport is Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), which is about a ten-minute drive to downtown. You could also fly into Tampa International Airport (TPA), which is about an hour drive from Sarasota. Use our Expedia tool below to find flight, hotel, and rental car options.
Tracy says that it’s a good idea to rent a car since public transportation is not the best in the area. For the best rental car offers, visit Avis, Budget, or Hertz.
Uber and Lyft are also excellent ways to get around.
When you only need a car for a couple of hours, you can rent by the hour with Zipcar. Join now to get $25 loaded into your account.
Go for a leisurely stroll through the Marie Selby Gardens.
Places we talked about on the Sarasota, Florida podcast
Here is a map of all of the places we talked about on the podcast episode with Tracy McHugh about Sarasota, Florida. You can zoom into the map and click on each dot to explore the city.
- Red dots = best places to eat in Sarasota, Florida
- Green dots = best things to do in Sarasota, Florida
- Yellow dots = best places to stay in Sarasota, Florida
Who is Tracy McHugh?
Tracy McHugh has worked in the travel industry for over 8 years in addition to having traveled to 28 countries and 47 US states, most of which were traveled during solo trips.
When not traveling, Tracy has lived in some amazing cities such as Miami, Tampa, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sarasota. In the beginning of 2024, Tracy started her own event planning company, focusing on corporate travel and event planning.
Here are a few podcast episodes she has been featured in and an article that she’s written:
- Girl About the Globe Podcast: Solo Travel Around the USA
- The Mind Body Podcast: Traveling Outside Your Comfort Zone
- The Best Sights in Los Angeles
You can connect with Tracy on her website and social media on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest.
Click here to download our one-page guide of Tracy’s tips for Sarasota.
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Enjoy a coffee and pastry during brunch at Rendez-Vous Sarasota.
Stay tuned for our next episode
Join us next time as we talk with another local expert about the best things to do, see, eat and drink in their city. We hope you’ll join us when We Travel There.
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Related episodes for Sarasota
To learn more about destinations in Florida check out our episodes below:
- Pirate Festival, Dali Museum & Mermaids in Tampa Bay, Florida
- Sandcastle Competition, Chihuly Museum & RibFest in St Petersburg, Florida
- Jupiter Wreck Trek, Spring Baseball & Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Jupiter, Florida
- Cape Canaveral, Mangrove Tunnels & Gator Bites in Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Holiday Boat Parade, Mizner Park & Lake Boca in Boca Raton, Florida
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