Probably the most visited attractions in Sarasota, Florida, are the world-class art museum, Venetian mansion and the museum built by John Ringling, of circus fame, in the early twentieth century. Also popular are the white-sand Gulf Coast beaches; Sarasota Jungle Gardens, where you can hold an alligator; and Historic Spanish Point, a nature reserve with historic and archaeological exhibits. Golf, jazz, water sports, shopping and outdoor dining are among Sarasota's many other pastimes.

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