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Local Hotels

A list of local hotels with discounted rates for Ringling College families is available to help you with your travel plans. All rates are based on availability at the time of booking. Ask for Ringling College’s rate when booking.

 

Address:
1401 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL  34236
941-870-0900
Reservation website

Effective Date & Room Rate:
1/1/23 – 12/31/23 — 15% off Retail Rates


Address:
850 University Parkway
Sarasota, FL
941-355-3337
1-800-321-2211
1.71 mi

Effective Date & Room Rate:
1/1/23 – 12/31/23 — $159
2/1/23 – 4/16/23 — 15% off Retail Rates
4/17/23 – 6/30/23 — $159
7/1/23 – 9/30/23 –$149
10/1/23 – 12/31/23 — $159

Rates are based on availability.

Address:
202 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
941-536-9119
Reservation website

Effective Date & Room Rate:
1/1/23 – 4/9/23 — $199 (King or Queen Suite)
4/10/23 – 9/30/23 — $149 (King or Queen Suite)
10/1/23 -12/31/23 — $189 (King or Queen Suite)

Address:
1223 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL
941-487-3800

Effective Date & Room Rate:
1/1/23 – 4/9/23 — $209 (King or Queen Suite)
4/10/23 – 9/30/23 –$145 (King or Queen Suite)
10/1/23 -12/23/23 — $159 (King or Queen Suite)

Rates are based on availability.

Address:
950 University Parkway
Sarasota, FL
941-554-5800
Reservation website

Effective Date & Room Rate:
1/1/23 – 4/30/23 — $159
5/1/23 – 12/31/23 — $94

 

Address:
1040 University Parkway
Sarasota, FL
941-358-1468
1-800-331-3131
1.97 mi

Effective Date & Room Rate:
1/1/23 – 4/16/23 — 15% Off
4/17/23 – 7/31/23 — $199
8/1/23 – 9/30/23 — $189
10/1/23 – 12/31/23– $199

Rates are based on availability/may not be available during high occupancy times. One-bedroom suites and other rates are available based on the date and the number of nights.

Address:
1111 Ritz Carlton Drive
941-309-2217
1-800-241-3333
1.18 mi

Enjoy 20% off all room types, seven days/week during 2023. Based on availability and may be subject to holiday/weekend restrictions. Use Corporate Code “RC1” when booking.

Aloft
Sarasota
Effective Date Room RateRoom Type
1401 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL  34236
941-870-0900
Reservation website
1/1/23-12/31/23 15% off retail rates 
Ask for Ringling College’s rate when booking.
Courtyard by MarriottEffective Date Room RateRoom Type
850 University Parkway
Sarasota, FL
941-355-3337
1-800-321-2211
1.71 mi
1/1/23 – 1/31/23$159 
 2/1/23 – 4/16/2315% off 
 4/17/23 – 6/30/23$159 
 7/1/23 – 9/30/23$149 
 10/1/23 – 12/31/23$159 
Ask for Ringling College rate when booking.
Rates are based on availability
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota
Effective Date Room RateRoom Type
202 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
941-536-9119
Reservation website
1/1/23
– 4/9/23
$199King or Queen Suite
 4/10/23 – 9/30/23$149King or Queen Suite
 10/1/23 -12/31/23$189King or Queen Suite
 
Hotel Indigo
Effective Date Room RateRoom Type
1223 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL
941-487-3800
1/1/23
– 4/9/23
$209King or Queen Suite
 4/10/23 – 9/30/23$145King or Queen Suite
 10/1/23 -12/23/23$159King or Queen Suite
Ask for Ringling College rate when booking.
Rates are based on availability.
Hyatt Place Sarasota Bradenton AirportEffective Date Room RateRoom Type
950 University Parkway
Sarasota, FL
941-554-5800
Reservation website
1/1/23 – 4/30/23$159 
 5/1/23 – 12/31/23$94 
Ask for Ringling College of Art and Design Corporate Rate.
Residence Inn by MarriottEffective Date Room RateRoom Type
1040 University Parkway
Sarasota, FL
941-358-1468
1-800-331-3131
1.97 mi
1/1/23 – 4/16/2315% off 
 4/17/23
– 7/31/23
$199 
 8/1/23
– 9/30/23
$189 
 10/1/23
– 12/31/23
$199 
Rates are based on availability/may not be available during high occupancy times. One-bedroom suites and other rates are available based on the date and the number of nights.
Ritz-Carlton SarasotaEffective DateRoom RateRoom Type
1111 Ritz Carlton Drive
941-309-2217
1-800-241-3333
1.18 mi
   
Enjoy 20% off all room types, seven days/week during 2023. Based on availability and may be subject to holiday/weekend restrictions. Use Corporate Code “RC1” when booking.

While You’re In Town

And, while you’re in town be sure to check out the Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College as well as some of the local hotspots.

Check out the Visit Sarasota website to learn more about the latest events and festivals happening in Sarasota County.

Staff

Co-Interim Director of Library Services

941-359-7582

Pat Mizak

Co-Interim Director of Library Services

941-309-4055

Alexandra Vargas-Minor

Digital Curation and Special Collections Librarian

941-359-7583

Janelle Rebel

Technical Services Librarian

941-359-7586

Janet Thomas

Instructional Design Librarian

Vacant

Instructional Design Librarian

Vacant

Library Technician III (Cataloging and Metadata Assistant)

941-359-7631

Lisa Martinez

Library Technician II (Periodicals and Interlibrary Loan)

Vacant

Library Technician III (Circulation Manager)

941-359-7587

Tim DeForest

Library Technician III (Acquisitions Manager/Office Support)

941-359-7584

Yolanda Coleman

Library Technician II (Assistant Circulation Manager)

941-359-7587

Christina Song

Circulation Assistant

Jean Ferderber

Circulation Assistant Sooyeon Baek
Circulation Assistant James Harrison

Borrowing

Patron Type # of Items Type of Material Borrowing Time
Student 40 Books 3 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* 7 days
Faculty and Staff 40 Books 6 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 7 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* 7 days
Trustee, Alumni, Cross College Alliance, and  15 Books 3 weeks
Ringling College LibraryAssociation Members CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* N/A
PreCollege 5 Books 3 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* N/A
Local Teacher 15 Books 3 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* N/A
Chartwell’s and Follett employees located at Ringling 15 Books 3 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* N/A
*The video game collection supports the research and teaching of the Game Art & Design program. Video games may not be checked out by Alumni, Ringling College Library Association members or Family members.

Spaces

The Alfred R. Goldstein Library features a wide variety of quiet, group study, and work process spaces. Looking for a quiet study area? Make your way up to the 3rd floor to look for a book in the Research Collection or peruse the new art magazines while relaxing in comfortable seating. When the weather is nice, you can take your coffee from Roberta’s Café on the first floor to one of the four terraces to work outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Looking for meeting space to get together with a group? Check out the group study rooms, which are available on all three floors of the Goldstein Library. The 10 group study rooms are available to students on a first-come first served basis, or available for booking by Ringling College faculty and staff for group and class meetings.

Library Hours

Library Services Hours (when classes are in session):

Sunday: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Holidays and Breaks:
The Library is closed on holidays, as designated by the institution, and typically operates on a Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm schedule during breaks.

Ringling College ID Access Only

Please note a Ringling College ID is required for access, except from 8:30am – 4:30pm from Monday – Friday.

Hours for the Brizdle-Schoenberg Special Collections Center:

By appointment only from Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, no drop-ins. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Contact specialcollections@c.ringling.edu to schedule an appointment.

Visit Us

Ringling College of Art + Design
Alfred R. Goldstein Library
2700 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234-5895

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Suggest a Purchase: Library Acquisitions Request

We welcome recommendations for new library materials from the Ringling College community. Librarians will consider all requests bearing in mind their appropriateness for the collections and the current budget.
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