The Hampton Inn & Suites hotel is the only hotel at the Sarasota Bradenton Airport and we offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the SRQ terminal and other nearby Sarasota attractions.
Ringling College of Art and Design
The Ringling College of Art and Design is the premier college of the arts in Sarasota. It;s close location to the Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota Airport hotel makes us the perfect choice for visiting students, parents, teachers and more. The college is a private, not-for-profit, fully accredited college offering the Bachelor's degree in 14 disciplines: Advertising Design, Business of Art & Design, Computer Animation, Digital Filmmaking, Fine Arts, Game Art & Design, Graphic & Interactive Communication, Illustration, Interior Design, Motion Design, Painting, Photography & Digital Imaging, Printmaking and Sculpture. Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the picturesque 35-acre campus now includes 90 buildings, and attracts close to 1,300 students from 43 states and 23 foreign countries.
Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Clown College
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College® was started in 1968 by Feld Entertainment® founder Irvin Feld to preserve the ancient and honorable art of clowning. Since its inception nearly 1,300 people have received diplomas with graduates touring with The Greatest Show On Earth®, performing on stage, in film and in other areas of the performing arts. Ringling Bros. Clown College alumni originate from 9 countries and 44 states domestically.
New College of Florida
New College of Florida, NCF, is a public liberal arts college in Sarasota, Florida that was established in 1960. Upon arrival at this Florida institution of higher education designated as an honors college for the liberal arts, you cannot help but be impressed by the beauty of the 144-acre campus. With an enviable location overlooking Sarasota Bay, this small liberal arts college is considered a hidden academic gem by many, offering an environment where creativity is encouraged, individuality is key, and great minds come together to experience an alternative form of education at an affordable cost.
Named third in the nation for best value in public higher education, New College of Florida is where intellectual pursuits are not governed by one’s GPA, but rather by a process where teacher and student are encouraged to connect with each other in an academically rigorous environment, a process which stands out amongst other liberal arts colleges of its size. William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York; and Lincoln Diaz-Balart, U.S. Representative are some of the prominent graduates of the college.
The University of South Florida
The University of South Florida has two main campuses – one on the Tamiami Trail in Sarasota and one on Pan American Boulevard in North Port Florida. They also have on line classes so you don’t even have to leave your home! USF Sarasota-Manatee is an upper-division campus that provides junior, senior, and graduate coursework leading to bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as certificate programs.
The Sarasota campus serves more than 4,200 students annually with over 30 academic programs. The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee values academic excellence, professionalism, and continuous improvement through integrity, collaboration, diversity, and leadership.
Additional Universities in the Sarasota Area
Our hotel is the perfect base for you and your family or companions when business or pleasure brings you to the Gulf of Mexico side of the sunny State of Florida. Whether you have some time to play some links, relax on the Gulf of Mexico at the beach, shop, dine, or virtually anything else you’ll find our Sarasota location ideal for the entire region.
Ringling College of Art and Design
The Ringling College of Art and Design is the premier college of the arts in Sarasota. It;s close location to the Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota Airport hotel makes us the perfect choice for visiting students, parents, teachers and more. The college is a private, not-for-profit, fully accredited college offering the Bachelor's degree in 14 disciplines: Advertising Design, Business of Art & Design, Computer Animation, Digital Filmmaking, Fine Arts, Game Art & Design, Graphic & Interactive Communication, Illustration, Interior Design, Motion Design, Painting, Photography & Digital Imaging, Printmaking and Sculpture. Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the picturesque 35-acre campus now includes 90 buildings, and attracts close to 1,300 students from 43 states and 23 foreign countries.
Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Clown College
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College® was started in 1968 by Feld Entertainment® founder Irvin Feld to preserve the ancient and honorable art of clowning. Since its inception nearly 1,300 people have received diplomas with graduates touring with The Greatest Show On Earth®, performing on stage, in film and in other areas of the performing arts. Ringling Bros. Clown College alumni originate from 9 countries and 44 states domestically.
New College of Florida
New College of Florida, NCF, is a public liberal arts college in Sarasota, Florida that was established in 1960. Upon arrival at this Florida institution of higher education designated as an honors college for the liberal arts, you cannot help but be impressed by the beauty of the 144-acre campus. With an enviable location overlooking Sarasota Bay, this small liberal arts college is considered a hidden academic gem by many, offering an environment where creativity is encouraged, individuality is key, and great minds come together to experience an alternative form of education at an affordable cost.
Named third in the nation for best value in public higher education, New College of Florida is where intellectual pursuits are not governed by one’s GPA, but rather by a process where teacher and student are encouraged to connect with each other in an academically rigorous environment, a process which stands out amongst other liberal arts colleges of its size. William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York; and Lincoln Diaz-Balart, U.S. Representative are some of the prominent graduates of the college.
The University of South Florida
The University of South Florida has two main campuses – one on the Tamiami Trail in Sarasota and one on Pan American Boulevard in North Port Florida. They also have on line classes so you don’t even have to leave your home! USF Sarasota-Manatee is an upper-division campus that provides junior, senior, and graduate coursework leading to bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as certificate programs.
The Sarasota campus serves more than 4,200 students annually with over 30 academic programs. The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee values academic excellence, professionalism, and continuous improvement through integrity, collaboration, diversity, and leadership.
Additional Universities in the Sarasota Area
- Argosy University - Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences.
- Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts - Has offered Culinary and Baking programs at 3 locations in Florida for more than 30 years.
- Keiser University - Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.
- Fashion Focus Hair Academy – As a private institution this academy offers some of the best range of programs.
- Sarasota County Technical Institute – Programs offered are licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, fire-fighting, cosmetology, surgical tech, nursing assistant, corrections and automobile mechanics.
Our hotel is the perfect base for you and your family or companions when business or pleasure brings you to the Gulf of Mexico side of the sunny State of Florida. Whether you have some time to play some links, relax on the Gulf of Mexico at the beach, shop, dine, or virtually anything else you’ll find our Sarasota location ideal for the entire region.
