Sota House
Sightseeing
It's great to walk the grounds, visit the home of Mabel and John Ringling (tickets are needed for guided tours of the home) but the grounds are free to walk around. The circus museum is a wonderful place for children and adults alike.
Ringling Museum station
Museu del Circ Ringling
5401 Bay Shore RdIt's close to our home - walking distance. A botanical garden located on the Bay. Check out what exhibits are happening. Christmas time the Garden has a light exhibit which is great for the whole family.
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Jardins Botànics Marie Selby
1534 Mound StIt's close to our home - walking distance. A botanical garden located on the Bay. Check out what exhibits are happening. Christmas time the Garden has a light exhibit which is great for the whole family.
This is an Aquarium that is committed to the study of marine life, conservation, rehabilitation of marine life, and research. Great place to visit but don't expect dolphin shows.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyThis is an Aquarium that is committed to the study of marine life, conservation, rehabilitation of marine life, and research. Great place to visit but don't expect dolphin shows.
Culture and Art
This theatre troupe is excellent. Check out what plays are scheduled during your time in Sarasota.
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Ringling Historic Asolo Theater
5401 Bay Shore RdThis theatre troupe is excellent. Check out what plays are scheduled during your time in Sarasota.
Check out what music concerts, talks and symphony performances are scheduled.
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailCheck out what music concerts, talks and symphony performances are scheduled.
Burns Court is a little side street near downtown. Burns Court Cinema hosts art house films and is also host to the Sarasota Film Festival. Owen's Fish Camp is located on this street as well as some small galleries. Fresh Start Cafe is close by too.
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Burns Court
Burns CourtBurns Court is a little side street near downtown. Burns Court Cinema hosts art house films and is also host to the Sarasota Film Festival. Owen's Fish Camp is located on this street as well as some small galleries. Fresh Start Cafe is close by too.
Outdoor Activities
The Legacy Trail is an old rail line that has been turned into a bike/walk path. If you come with your bikes or rent some you will need to drive to one of the access points. If you are an avid cyclist you can wind your way through the street bike lanes to an access point. We usually bike from Sarasota to Venice and have lunch in downtown Venice and ride back. About 30 miles round trip from the house or 20 miles if you ride to an access point that puts you directly on the trail.
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Legacy Trail (Sarasota to Venice Rail-Trail)
Legacy TrailThe Legacy Trail is an old rail line that has been turned into a bike/walk path. If you come with your bikes or rent some you will need to drive to one of the access points. If you are an avid cyclist you can wind your way through the street bike lanes to an access point. We usually bike from Sarasota to Venice and have lunch in downtown Venice and ride back. About 30 miles round trip from the house or 20 miles if you ride to an access point that puts you directly on the trail.
We recommend taking an eco kayak or paddle board trip with this outfitter. You need only to call and make reservations and then meet the outfitter at designated drop in - We recommend taking a guided tour of the Mangroves on Lido. This trip is suitable for children. It's a great half day of kayaking and learning about the marine and bird life of Sarsota. Often you will kayak near Dolphins and Manatee's. Bald eagles, Osprey, Spoonbills and other birds are abundant. They also rent bikes, e-bikes, scooters etc. Tell Scotty we said hi and you may get friends and family discount.
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Siesta Key Bike & Kayak LLC
1224 Old Stickney Point RdWe recommend taking an eco kayak or paddle board trip with this outfitter. You need only to call and make reservations and then meet the outfitter at designated drop in - We recommend taking a guided tour of the Mangroves on Lido. This trip is suitable for children. It's a great half day of kayaking and learning about the marine and bird life of Sarsota. Often you will kayak near Dolphins and Manatee's. Bald eagles, Osprey, Spoonbills and other birds are abundant. They also rent bikes, e-bikes, scooters etc. Tell Scotty we said hi and you may get friends and family discount.
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Cars, bikes and walking are best ways to travel.
We are located close enough to walk or bike to downtown and the Bayfront - however, to take all beach chairs etc., a car if best. There are buses and Uber but car, bike and walking are best. We provide use of 2 bikes to our guests.
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Downtown Saturday Farmers Market is fun for everyone!
There is a Farmers Market every Saturday in downtown Sarasota. Streets are blocked off for vendors and guests. Great place for fresh fruit, veggies, fresh fish, and food vendors and drinks. Hint: Winter is when fresh fruits and veggies are plentiful!
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Spring Baseball Training
The Orioles spring training takes place at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota ( a few miles from our home). The Pirates train in Bradenton. Look up their schedules to watch them play.
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Take a Walk in the Neighborhood
An after dinner walk or bike ride in our neighborhood (or anytime) in any direction to view the homes from original bungalows to new builds, see the history of our town. Neighbors are out strolling as well and everyone says "hi". If you walk out of our home take a right and walk towards Osprey Ave, then take a right and 4 blocks down you will come to a shopping /dining district (near Sarasota Memorial Hospital) called Southside shopping district. In the morning walk down and have coffee at the Perc or Morton's Gourmet Market and check out the pastries.
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Want to take a nice walk/run in the area?
Take a left out of the driveway and walk towards Orange Ave, (mornings our neighbor on Orange has a bubble machine) make a right and then a left by Selby Gardens (Orange to Mound Ave) and walk/bike along the Bayfront Path. There is a playground, Tiki Bar, stand to rent paddle boards, Kayaks, etc., and Marina. Continue your walk/run and head over the Ringling Causeway. From our home over the Causeway and back is about 5 miles - ambitious, keep going over the Causeway and walk/run into St. Armand's Circle and have breakfast at the Green Zebra (very healthy food) or the Blue Dolphin Cafe.
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Sarasota Architecture
Sarasota is known for its architecture. Paul Rudolph is the founder of the Sarasota School of Architecture (1960's). You can see his work and influence all over Sarasota. Check out Sarasota Architectural Foundation for more information. www.saf-srq.org