Hotel
We have a block of rooms reserved for guests coming into town. It is a great location in downtown Sarasota close to multiple restaurants and the waterfront. This is the Hotel that we will be staying at.
Hotel
If you would like to stay at a hotel other than Aloft, Hyatt regency is another good option. We have reserved a block of rooms here as well.
Flight
The closest airport to town is Sarasota-Bradenton airport, however other airports include Tampa airport (1 hour away) and Punta Gorda Airport (also 1 hour away)