One of Florida’s primary Gulf Coast cities, Sarasota offers visitors an eclectic blend of culture and fine dining, circus thrills and pristine beaches, and a wide array of shopping opportunities. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota pays homage to the Ringlings, the family behind America’s most famous circus. Check out the old costumes, wagons, and the world’s largest miniature circus. Art lovers can appreciate the largest collections of Rubens canvasses in the world right in Sarasota, plus works by Old Masters. You can also tour Ca' d'Zan Mansion, a magnificent 56-room Venetian Gothic palace and the Ringlings' old family home. Fine shopping is available throughout Sarasota, including St. Armand's Circle close to the coast.
SARASOTA, Florida – In a radio interview this morning, Hollywood actor Adam Sandler took a few moments to praise Sarasota, Florida residents after they had helped him when his rental car encountered some mechanical problems as he was passing through the city recently:
“We were just leaving Sarasota, Florida when our rental car began to overheat so I pulled over to the side of the road and was just about to call the car company when I noticed there were a couple of cars pulling up behind me. They got out and asked if I needed any help and I told them that I was just about to call the rental car company. Then one of them says that he has a brother who owns a tow truck and a few minutes later it was there and they towed it in to get fixed.
So now we’re talking and I’m telling them that I’m just passing through the area and they offer to take me in to get lunch while my car is getting fixed and I’m thinking, ‘Sure, what the hell.’ So we drove to what is probably the finest dining spot in all of Sarasota – some place called Square 1 Burgers, I think it was – and had one hell of a great burger.
And these guys had no idea who I was which, honestly, just made my day. I’m telling you, these people in Sarasota are the real deal. If I ever retire, I’m moving there!” Sandler said with a laugh.
Sandler added later, “You have to understand, this is something that would have never happened in L.A.! So yeah… that’s my story about Sarasota, Florida. It’s really good to know that there are still places like this in America.
