SMUGGLERS COVE ADVENTURE GOLF
smugglersgolf.com | Play adventure miniature golf in caves, by a
shipwreck, and near rushing waterfalls. Feed live alligators, too. Second
location in Bradenton. Open daily 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
3815 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL 34234 | 941-351-6620
THE RINGLING
ringling.org | The Ringling includes Ca’ d’Zan mansion, the Circus Museum,
Historic Asolo Theater, the Museum of Art, and our bayfront grounds and
gardens. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; open Thur until 8 p.m.
5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243 | 941-359-5700
Cruises and Tours
AROUND THE BEND NATURE TOURS
aroundbend.com | Discover Sarasota’s natural and cultural history with our
naturalist guides. Take a walk in a seagrass bed or play with ancient Native
American tools. Daylight through sunset.
Serving Sarasota Area | 941-794-8773
((ECKO)) ECOTOURS
eckotours.com | Eco-adventures! Go off the beaten path with expert guides
on unique small-group tours. Hike, bike and kayak hidden Sarasota from
upland forest to sparkling bays.
Sarasota and Surrounding Area | 941-232-8222, 844-299-3493
EXPEDITION TRAILS
adventurestorex4.com | Tours: day excursions; self-guided; camping.
Rentals: Jeeps, kayaks, pull trailers and tents, camping gear. Sales: adventure
autos, kayaks, gear. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., check Facebook.
2227 University Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34243 | 941-552-6718
KATHLEEN D SAILING CATAMARAN
kathleend.net | Day sails, sunset sails, dolphin watches, private and
corporate charters, vacations, weddings.
| 941-896-6400
COME KAYAK WITH US!
guided kayak tours, kayak and paddle board rentals
(941) 799-1863 | kayakingsrq.com
KEY CULINARY TOURS
keyculinarytours.com | Award-winning walking tours led by trained,
knowledgeable guides. Private tours also available. Visit local popular
restaurants, tasting their specialties.
301 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-893-4664
KEY LIFE CHARTERS
keylifecharters.com | Enjoy a carefree day on the water aboard our
beautiful 26-ft. deck boat. Sandbars, tiki bars, sunsets, snorkeling, dolphins,
cocktail cruising, sightseeing and more! Open daily 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sarasota and Surrounding Area | 941-400-4240
KEY SAILING
siestakeysailing.com | International Business of the Year, Siesta Key
Business Person of the Year. Affordable, personalized, dolphins, sunsets,
2 Marina Plz., Slip E-19, Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-346-7245
LEBARGE TROPICAL CRUISES
lebargetropicalcruises.com | Enjoy a narrated sightseeing lunch or
sunset dinner cruise combining Sarasota’s abundant wildlife, a bit of history,
spectacular shoreline homes, and more. Open daily.
2 Marina Plz., Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-366-6116
MARINA JACK II CRUISES
marinajacks.com | Join us for a relaxing sightseeing lunch or sunset
dinner cruise through the Intracoastal and the Gulf of Mexico. Cruising seven
days a week.
2 Marina Plz., Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-365-4232
THINGS TO D O
SARASOTA
Attractions
FUN 4 SRQ KIDS
Fun4SRQKids.com | Fun4SRQKids.com is the most comprehensive family
resource in Sarasota and Manatee counties, with nearly 4,000 listings of kids
activities, family events and much more.
Sarasota and Surrounding Area
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY
hsosc.com | A gateway to explore Sarasota’s history, traditions and culture.
Docent tours in Sarasota’s oldest building. Historical church available for
weddings. Open Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and available for rentals.
1260 12th St., Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-364-9076
LIVINGSTON’S AMUSEMENTS
livingstonsamusements.com | With over 50,000 sq. feet of state-of-theart
fun, Livingston’s is the ultimate place to hang out, eat, drink, be amused, and
socialize. Mon-Fri 4:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat noon-2 a.m.; Sun noon-1 a.m.
5947 Clark Center Ave., Sarasota, FL 34238 | 941-925-7665
MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS
selby.org | Explore Sarasota’s living museum of tropical epiphytes on
Sarasota Bay. Beautiful plant displays, art, history and children’s activities.
900 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-366-5731
MARIETTA MUSEUM OF ART & WHIMSY
whimsymuseum.org | Enjoy an upbeat, whimsical afternoon with a variety
of artwork and sculptures in a beautiful garden setting. Open Nov-May,
Thurs-Sat 1-4 p.m. Please check our website for details and artist receptions.
2121 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL 34234 | 941-364-3399
RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN
www.ringling.edu
present over 50 exhibitions each year. All are free and open to the public.
Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; additional gallery open evening hours.
2700 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL 34234 | 941-351-5100, 800-255-7695
SARASOTA BIPLANE ADVENTURES
sarasotabiplaneadventures.com | Sarasota Biplane Adventures offers
beaches in a pristine Waco biplane. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m.
1234 Clyde Jones Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243 | 941-320-5038
SARASOTA CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM
sarasotacarmuseum.org | Located across from Ringling Museum.
vintage classic cars. Exotics, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Beatles cars. 75-car showroom
next door. Open daily 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. except Christmas Day.
5500 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL 34243 | 941-355-6228
SARASOTA HONEY COMPANY
sarasotahoney.com | Offering free honey bee tours, or book a VIP
beekeeper’s experience! Check out our honey bee sanctuary, pollinator garden,
honey bee education center. Visit our website for hours and tour details.
1663 11th St., Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-726-8755
SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS
SarasotaJungleGardens.com
interactive experiences with birds, reptiles and other rescued animals. Live
animal shows daily. Private tours also available. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
3701 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL 34234 | 941-355-5305, 877-681-6547
SARASOTA KENNEL CLUB
sarasotakennelclub.com | Live Greyhound racing Dec.-May. One Eyed Jacks
Poker Room open year-round. Simulcast dog and horse racing, restaurant, lounge,
café, conference and banquet room. Sun-Thur 10 a.m.-2 a.m.; Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-3 a.m.
5400 Old Bradenton Rd., Sarasota, FL 34234 | 941-355-7744
SARASOTA LANES
sarasotalanes.com | Sarasota Lanes is a family-owned and -operated
bowling center. Stop in and let our professional staff help you have the best
bowling experience in town! Please visit our website or call for hours, availability,
specials and pricing.
2250 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34237 | 941-955-7629
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