"The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota towers over both downtown and Sarasota bay, and prides itself on its ability to combine the convenience of a city-center hotel with the luxury of a proper resort. Guests have access to a private beach club complete with its own seaside restaurant and tiki bar, just across the causeway on nearby Lido Key, as well as a Tom Fazio–designed championship golf course; closer to home are an extravagant spa and the signature seafood restaurant, Jack Dusty. Rooms and suites are spacious and sunny, with expansive views out to sea or back towards the city." - Tablet Hotels