Newtown Travel Guide
Sarasota
Popular places to visit
Ringling College of Art and Design
Explore the campus of Ringling College of Art and Design during your visit to Sarasota. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets.
Lido Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
St. Armands Circle
Consider this area as a circular outdoor mall. Like any mall, you can shop, dine, browse or just people-watch. Unlike most malls, this one never closes to walkers.
Mall at University Town Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall at University Town Center during your trip to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Nathan Benderson Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Nathan Benderson Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.
Things to do
Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in Newtown
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Beautiful place, great rooms however the bed wasn’t comfortable
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
The bathrooms need to be re-done. There is a shower curtain that does NOT work to keep the water in the shower area. As a result, water gets all over the floor, and there is mold on the baseboards in the bathroom, near the shower. This is not good. Also, adding an inexpensive bar or hook for the ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
clean room, staff was extremely friendly and helpful, was able to hold our luggage all day once we checked out. Property was clean and so close to beach!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Rooms are half cleaned and not up to par. Stains that look like blood on the curtains. If you stand back from the sinks you can see a black dirt/mold ring at the top. Drain in bathroom has mold and stinks back of shower had hair and dirt because it had not been rinsed out. Room smells bad. When you ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Lido Beach Resort
Construction and noise was really bad. Room was shabby. Staff were lovely but the comms about the construction were very poor and then made it difficult to do anything about it (management). I tried to move to another hotel but everything was booked unfortunately
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
the room was clean, the pool and bar were great. Bartender was so friendly and recommended some great places to visit. It the perfect hotel right across from Siesta Key.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newtown
Indian Beach Sapphire Shores
While visiting Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Jungle Gardens and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
North Sarasota
While North Sarasota isn't home to many top sights, Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
Bird Key
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bird Key and surrounding area, you can visit Lido Beach and South Lido Park.
Arlington Park
Though Arlington Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack.
