My Vacation in Florida invites you to Sarasota a resort city on the southwestern coast of Florida situated by the Sarasota Bay and several barrier islands between the bay and the Gulf of Mexico. These islands (known as keys) include Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Lido Key and are famous worldwide for the quality of their beaches. Sarasota is the home of Florida West Coast Symphony; the Sarasota Ballet; Sarasota Opera; Florida Studio Theater; The Sarasota Players; and other musical, dance, artistic, and theatrical venues. The city is home to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (also known by its IATA designation, SRQ) which serves both Manatee and Sarasota counties.