The wide, open road is calling, and Tallevast is an awesome base to kick-start your adventure. Situated 5 miles from downtown, the first thing you’ll need is the key to one of our superb rental vehicles. An SUV will bring you in and around Sarasota in true comfort and style — or perhaps you want to detour off the beaten track and uncover hidden gems with a robust four-wheel drive. For city commuting, we’d recommend choosing an economy or compact car. They won’t be as roomy, but they’ll be amazing at fitting into those tiny parking lots.