Fun Things to Do

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Fun Things to Do

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Sarasota has so much to discover! Great restaurants, fun museums, a Saturday Farmer's Market...check it out!
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Sarasota
221 residents recomanen
Sarasota has so much to discover! Great restaurants, fun museums, a Saturday Farmer's Market...check it out!
Paradise found! Beaches, restaurants, shops and so much more.
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Siesta Key
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Paradise found! Beaches, restaurants, shops and so much more.

Things to do on or near the water!

Join us for a tour of the Siesta Key Rum distillery! The tour lasts 45-60 minutes on average. Learn how we make our rum and how it tastes so good! Tables and stools available so you can sit comfortably during the tour. Before you start, visit our tasting room/gift shop and sample our rums. https://www.siestakey rum.com/tours
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Siesta Key Rum
2212 Industrial Blvd
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Join us for a tour of the Siesta Key Rum distillery! The tour lasts 45-60 minutes on average. Learn how we make our rum and how it tastes so good! Tables and stools available so you can sit comfortably during the tour. Before you start, visit our tasting room/gift shop and sample our rums. https://www.siestakey rum.com/tours
Golf carts, mini coupes, bikes and scooters!
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Robin Hood Rentals
5255 Ocean Blvd
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Golf carts, mini coupes, bikes and scooters!
Rent a bike and take a cruise on the beach. Looking for a longer ride? Hit the Legacy Trail! Kayak rentals too!
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Siesta Key Bike & Kayak LLC
1224 Old Stickney Point Rd
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Rent a bike and take a cruise on the beach. Looking for a longer ride? Hit the Legacy Trail! Kayak rentals too!
See the key from above the sea!
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PARASAIL SIESTA
1250 Stickney Point Rd
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See the key from above the sea!
Tiki boat tours! Sunset tours or try the sand bar tour...fits 6 people and it's BYOB!
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Cruisin' Tikis Sarasota
920 Gulf Gate Dr
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Tiki boat tours! Sunset tours or try the sand bar tour...fits 6 people and it's BYOB!
Looking for something special/romantic?
Kathleen D Sailing Catamarans
Looking for something special/romantic?
Hoping to find some shark teeth? This is the place. Anywhere south of the jetty is perfect. Most are small (less than an inch), so look carefully. Afterwards, stop in the Venice shopping area...tons of food and shopping!
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Platja de Venice
101 The Esplanade S
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Hoping to find some shark teeth? This is the place. Anywhere south of the jetty is perfect. Most are small (less than an inch), so look carefully. Afterwards, stop in the Venice shopping area...tons of food and shopping!
Boat tours, fishing charter and tubing too!
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Casey Key Fish House
801 Blackburn Point Rd
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Boat tours, fishing charter and tubing too!
In Bradenton, sounds fun!
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Florida Beach Horses
8400 Manatee Ave W
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In Bradenton, sounds fun!
Sand sculpting lessons! Go to Sandventure Sand Sculpting on Facebook. To book call/text 725-500-SAND or email Andysandventure@gmail.com
Sandventure Sand Sculpting
2963 Edgewood Lane
Sand sculpting lessons! Go to Sandventure Sand Sculpting on Facebook. To book call/text 725-500-SAND or email Andysandventure@gmail.com
By Captain Curt's in the south village on Siesta Key. $109 an hour with a security deposit.
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Siesta Key Jet Ski Inc
1250 Stickney Point Rd
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By Captain Curt's in the south village on Siesta Key. $109 an hour with a security deposit.

Food scene

Farmer's Market open every Wednesday October-April. 9 am to 2 pm.
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Phillipi Farmhouse Market
5500 S Tamiami Trail
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Farmer's Market open every Wednesday October-April. 9 am to 2 pm.
Fresh coconuts to drink, fresh produce, baked goods and so much more! Saturdays 7 am to 1 pm
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Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon Avenue
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Fresh coconuts to drink, fresh produce, baked goods and so much more! Saturdays 7 am to 1 pm
Every Sunday 8 am to Noon in the main village on Siesta Key
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Siesta Key Farmers Market
5211 Ocean Blvd
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Every Sunday 8 am to Noon in the main village on Siesta Key
Why not try some Florida grapes?
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Fiorelli Winery
4250 Co Rd 675
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Why not try some Florida grapes?

Movie Theatres

Grab dinner and a drink while watching the latest at this cozy movie theatre (all lounge chairs)
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CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami Trail
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Grab dinner and a drink while watching the latest at this cozy movie theatre (all lounge chairs)
Next to Costco
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AMC Sarasota 12
8201 S Tamiami Trail
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Next to Costco

Museums and Such

Beautiful botanical gardens!
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Jardins Botànics Marie Selby
1534 Mound St
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Beautiful botanical gardens!
Local aquarium, great any day for all ages!
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
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Local aquarium, great any day for all ages!
State art museum of Florida. Benefactors were John and Mable Ringling
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Museu d'Art John and Mable Ringling
5401 Bay Shore Rd
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State art museum of Florida. Benefactors were John and Mable Ringling
Former winter residence of the Ringlings
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Ca d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore Rd
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Former winter residence of the Ringlings
Further afield, but if you have a chance to visit, it's very interesting!
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El Dalí (Museu Salvador Dalí)
1 Dali Blvd
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Further afield, but if you have a chance to visit, it's very interesting!

Sightseeing

Over 10 acres of botanical garden with bird and animal shows. Open to the public - per use ticket fee - hand feed the flamingos!
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Jardins de la Jungla de Sarasota
3701 Bay Shore Rd
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Over 10 acres of botanical garden with bird and animal shows. Open to the public - per use ticket fee - hand feed the flamingos!

Fun for All!

Ropes courses, zip lines and more!
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Curs d'aventura TreeUmph!
21805 State Road 70 E
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Ropes courses, zip lines and more!
Trails to hike, birds to find, alligators lazing by the river and a boat ride too! Very Florida, very fun!
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72
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Trails to hike, birds to find, alligators lazing by the river and a boat ride too! Very Florida, very fun!
Mini golf and a driving range, arcade games and fast food if you get hungry!
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Evie's Family Golf Center
4735 Bee Ridge Rd
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Mini golf and a driving range, arcade games and fast food if you get hungry!
Trampolines...not just for the kids!
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Parc de trampolins Sky Zone
6180 Edgelake Dr
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Trampolines...not just for the kids!
Mini golf and the beach...always a perfect combo!
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Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
3815 N Tamiami Trail
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Mini golf and the beach...always a perfect combo!
3 rooms to choose from!
Lokey's Escape Rooms
4930 Fruitville Rd
3 rooms to choose from!
Adult beverages served. $20 unlimited play
Arcade Monsters Lido Beach
326 John Ringling Boulevard
Adult beverages served. $20 unlimited play
Very close to Ashton and SO MUCH FUN!
Shattered Art Studio SRQ
2740 Stickney Point Road
Very close to Ashton and SO MUCH FUN!