Travel
Flight
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
This is the closest airport to the area.
Flight
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
This airport is about an hour away. They offer more direct flights than Sarasota.
Flight
St. Pete- Clearwater Airport (PIE)
This is a very small airport that only has Allegiant Airline flights. They fly direct from Niagara Falls Airport and tend to be on the cheaper side. This is about an hour drive.
Flight
Punta Gorda Airport (PGI)
This is a very small airport that only has Allegiant Airline flights. They fly direct from Niagara Falls Airport. This is about an hour drive.
Hotel
The Resort at Longboat Key Club
This is where we will be having the ceremony and reception and we will be staying here! They have Tennis, Pickleball, Golf, Private Beach, A Pool, Fitness Center and Spa. Our Welcome Party is about 10 mins from here. If you want to stay here we'd recommend booking soon as they do book fast/ go up in price. Use this link for a coupon (if it doesn’t work, text Jess for the code) https://reservations.opalcollection.com/longboat-key-club/?requesttype=promotionCode&code=LBKSOCIAL Fun Fact: Garth Brooks has a house here!
Hotel
Aloft Sarasota (Room Block)
This is where we have a room block, click the link below to book. In order to receive the special rate you must at least book Friday- Sunday but more days can be added at that rate! $234 a night and you can choose between a room with one bed or two beds. You will not get charged for your hotel stay until the day before arrival. You can book through the link or call, but you must tell them it’s for the Pappas / Slaughenhaupt wedding. If you stay here, we have transportation to pick you up on Saturday to and from the wedding(More details to come when it gets closer but as of now pickup will be at 3:15pm; meet in the hotel lobby). This hotel is newly renovated. They have a lobby bar and outdoor pool with another bar! Welcome party is 3 mins away from the hotel. ROOM BLOCK IS ACTIVE. make sure it says Pappas Slaughenhaupt at checkout to make sure you get the discounted rate! Book before the room block fills up! Rooms will go back to full price once our block is full.
Hotel
The Westin Sarasota
One of the best hotels in downtown Sarasota. They are known for their rooftop bar, restaurant and pool with views of downtown and the water!
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota
Downtown Sarasota
Hotel
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Another hotel in downtown with a rooftop!
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Cirque St. Armands
This hotel is brand new, being built right now and will be done in December 2024. It is right across from the beach. It starts at about $270 a night without fees.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Travel Note
Renting A House
If you want to rent a home, take a look on Air BnB or VRBO. I would look anywhere in Bradenton, Longboat Key or Sarasota. Text Jess and I will help you find a place in a good area!
Travel Note
Breeze Rider
Breeze is a bus that offers transportation from the Sarasota Airport (SRQ) to Downtown Sarasota if you are staying down there. It is $1.50. Their website shows you their routes / times when you type in your pickup and drop off destination.