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Travel & Accommodations

The Wedding Website of Jamie Gherna and Ricky Jowdy
Below are our travel and accommodation recommendations. Since it’s peak season in FL and a holiday weekend, no hotels could offer room blocks. We’ve listed several hotels near the airport and downtown for convenience. Feel free to stay wherever you’re most comfortable—even if it’s not on our list. Over many trips, we’ve vetted neighborhoods to help you find a safe, charming place. The Gherna and Jowdy families will stay in Arlington Park, one of the cutest and safest areas. We highly recommend! Areas south of Arlington Park, including Siesta and Lido Beaches, are also great with beautiful surroundings and beaches Renting a car helps but isn’t essential—Uber and Lyft are widely available. A free public trolley is available and perfect if you’re not in a rush. WE'VE PROVIDED A $35 UBER VOUCHER LINK TO USE TO / FROM THE WEDDING VENUE BELOW: https://r.uber.com/RRHNKKYDLLB

Flight

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Sarasota Bradenton is just 1.5 miles from our wedding venue, making it a convenient airport to fly into. It's also just a 10-15 minute drive to downtown Sarasota, which is where we will be staying.

Flight

Tampa International Airport

Tampa International offers more frequent, and typically more affordable flights. If you're considering renting a car, this could be a good option, as it's just under an hour drive from the airport to our venue.

Flight

St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport

Located about 45 minutes from Sarasota, St. Pete Airport is another convenient option to consider when booking your flights.

Hotel

Aloft Sarasota

1401 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236
 

Aloft Sarasota is a clean, modern hotel featuring a rooftop pool and bar, centrally located in downtown Sarasota. It’s within walking distance of great restaurants, parks, and all that downtown has to offer. The hotel is about a 10–15 minute drive from both Sarasota-Bradenton Airport and our wedding venue.

Hotel

Kompose Hotel Sarasota

965 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34234
 

If you're looking for a modern, clean, and affordable stay, we highly recommend Kompose Hotel Sarasota. It’s just 5 minutes from our venue, 1 minute from Sarasota Airport, and 15 minutes from downtown. The sleek, boutique-style design and great location make it a super convenient choice. Perfect for a stylish and stress-free wedding weekend!

Hotel

Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport

950 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34234
 

If you're after convenience, cleanliness, affordability, and low-stress access to the airport, we recommend Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport. It's only a 1-minute drive from Sarasota-Bradenton Airport and just 5 minutes from our venue—plus downtown is a quick 15-minute ride away.