the cultural coast is calling...welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/University Park. Located off I-75 in Manatee County, six miles from the Sarasota/Bradenton Airport, the Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/University Park hotel is situated in the University Town Center development, across from rowing regattas at Nathan Benderson Park.Surrounding this Sarasota, Florida hotel is abundant shopping and dining in walking distance at The Shoppes at University Center, formerly the Sarasota Outlet Center. Golf at more than a dozen world-class courses, including University Park Country Club and Lakewood Ranch.Sarasota, FL is known as "Florida's Cultural Coast." A network of museums and galleries, such as the Ringling Museum of Art, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and Mote Marine Aquarium, create a diverse cultural community. Have fun with hands-on experiments at G. WIZ science museum. Explore the world's most spectacular display of orchids at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Get revved up