Travel

Flight

Tampa International Airport

Tampa airport has many flight options and is 70 miles to the Ritz Carlton Sarasota via the most direct route. It is around an hour and 10 minutes depending on traffic.

Flight

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Sarasota is another airport option and is 4 miles and about 15 minutes from the Ritz Carlton Sarasota. There is a “Breeze 76 Flyer Trolley” that provides direct service between SRQ Airport and eight downtown Sarasota hotels including the Ritz. The Flyer runs every 30 minutes between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Download the Breeze Rider App or visit them at breezetransit.net/breezerider if you choose to use this option! It is about a 15 minute ride from the airport to the drop off at the Ritz.

Hotel

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

This is where we will be having the cocktail hour and reception! We will be staying here along with our families and we have rooms available for a rate of 289++/night, please use the link or call and say you are with the Beard/Scoggins wedding! Link to room bookings: https://book.passkey.com/go/ScogginsBeardWeddingSept2025 Please note, the last day to book your room for this price is August 1, 2025. Please let Katie (703-268-1724) know if you are having any issues, we want everyone who wants to stay here to get this rate! There is also a shuttle from the Ritz Carlton to the Beach Club at the Ritz that people staying here can take to spend the day at the beach or pool prior to any of the events!

Travel Note

Airbnb/VRBO

There are a number of airbnb options and VRBO if you are interested in staying for a longer time or having your family all in one space. Please note we won't be able to provide transportation from airbnbs/VRBOs, so please plan to meet at the Ritz Carlton for transportation to events or at the church for the ceremony.