As a guest of Midnight Cove, you don't need a car!  You are within walking distance to lots of small shops and restaurants: Crescent Shopping Center, 7-11, Davidson's Pharmacy, a U. S Post Office, a Pizza Restaurant, Captain Curt's Restaurant, Miguel's Restaurant, Javier's Restaurant, a bike rental, a boat rental and bait shop, etc.  Siesta Key Village is a mile down on the north end of the island and offers many quaint shops, restaurants and nightly entertainment. It's a "must" to explore the art and culture of downtown Sarasota: The historical grounds of the Ringling Museum on Sarasota Bay, the posh shops of St. Armands Circle, the historical Asolo Theater, and the world-renowned Van Wezel Concert Hall featuring the Florida West Coast Symphony. You are 25 minutes away from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, featuring direct flights from New York and other major cities, and 60 miles from Tampa International Airport