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Average Weather in December
Sarasota, FL
Average low of 53.1°F
Average high of 73.9°F
Airports
TPA - Tampa International is the closest large airport with direct flights from most major cities.
Travel time to hotel: 1 hour 10 minutes
SRQ - Sarasota International is the closest airport to the wedding happenings. You may have to connect to get here.
Travel time to hotel: 15 minutes
Hotels
Courtyard Marriott
Sarasota, Florida 34201
(1 mile from the venue)
Book with our group rate!
Hilton Homewood Suites
Sarasota, Florida 34235
(1/2 mile from the venue)
Book with our group rate!
Car Service
Need a car to/from either Tampa airport or Sarasota airport?
Reach out to Todd Springer to schedule
We hope you can join us for some or all of the wedding weekend events!
Friday, December 3rd
9:00 A.M. - 5k(ish) walk at the venue
8:30 P.M. - Let's get together for drinks
The Bar/Patio at Brio
190 University Town Center Drive
Saturday, December 4th
4:00 P.M. - Wedding Day!
The Tower at Benderson Park
Attire: Semi Formal
NOTES:
-We adore your kids, but thought you might like a night off. Adults only please!
-Our wedding will take place outside. Please dress accordingly.
Sunday, December 5th
11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. - Brunch
Fran & Todd's House
Bradenton, FL 34201
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Stuff to do in Sarasota
Museums and Attractions:
Visit the home of John & Mable Ringling, along with the circus and art museums
In December, check out their holiday display called 'Lights in Bloom'!
Mote Marine aquarium
December 3rd is First Friday at Lakewood Ranch main street
Beaches:
Visit Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Key Village
Has been voted #1 beach in the U.S.
Visit Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle
Rent a kayak or SUP at South Lido.
Great spot to kayak through the mangroves and maybe see some manatees
Great places to eat:
Breakfast:
Shore Diner - (SA) great brunch but also a nice lunch/dinner
Casual / quick bites / lunch or dinner:
Fresh Kitchen - (UTC) local chain with healthy and delicious bowls
Rusty Bucket - (UTC) burgers and bar fare
Big Olaf's Ice Cream - (SA or LWR) The St Armands location is a Manas family tradition!
Nicer meals/ dinners:
Apollonia - (UTC) Fran and Todd’s favorite Greek
Element - (DS) For a really nice meal
Tandoor - (UTC) Great casual Indian
Columbia Restaurant - (SA) Cuban cuisine
Where Fran and Todd had their wedding rehearsal dinner in 1983!
Local Breweries and Bars:
Siesta Key Rum Distillery - (SK) Schedule a tour ahead of time!
Daiquiri Deck - (SK, SA) Several locations to choose from. Get a daiquiri to-go for a walk on the beach
Syd's favorite - Banana in the Bush
Scott's favorite - Sweet Tart
Scullers - (UTC) casual drinks near the wedding happenings
Cask and Ale - (DS) Upscale craft cocktails. Downtown Sarasota
Westin Downtown - (DS) Rooftop bar with a beautiful waterfront view
Legend:
UTC - area around the hotels
DS - Downtown Sarasota (15 minutes from the hotels)
SA - St. Armands Circle (25 minutes from the hotels)
LWR - Lakewood Ranch (10 minutes from the hotels)
SK - Siesta Key (30 minutes from the hotels)