Total Est. Distance: 65 miles
1. Depart Tampa Airport, follow signs to I-275 South (St. Petersburg).
2. Continue over the Howard Frankland Bridge, through St. Petersburg to the Skyway Bridge ($1 toll). Continue over the Skyway Bridge and I-275 will merge with I-75.
3. Take I-75 South towards Naples.
4. From I-75, take Exit 210, Fruitville Road West (right turn onto Fruitville).
5. Follow Fruitville Road approximately eight miles to US 41 (Tamiami Trail).
6. Turn left on US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and immediately get into the right hand lane.
7. After 500 feet, turn right into the paved brick entrance of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
Website: http://www.tampaairport.com/