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May 2, 2025
Longboat Key, FL

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The Wedding Website of Christopher Parshall and Jessica Heffner
We’re so excited to share a few of our favorite places in the area with you!
Saint Armands Circle

Saint Armands Circle

Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236

Shop. Dine. Relax. The St. Armands Circle Association represents the over 130 merchants of St Armands Circle in Sarasota Florida. Nestled between the sparkling waters of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, St. Armands is truly unique in concept, history and ambience. It’s easy to relax, unwind, and let your cares fade away.

Siesta Key Beach

Siesta Key Beach

948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

Siesta Beach was named #1 best public beach in the US. Unlike beaches elsewhere that are made up mostly of pulverized coral, Siesta Beach's sand is 99% quartz, most of which comes from the Appalachian Mountains.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243

The Ringling is located in Sarasota, Florida and preserves the legacy of John and Mable Ringling. It is home to the State Art Museum of Florida, the historic Ca' d'Zan Mansion, Bayfront Gardens, the Art Library, two Circus Museums, and the Historic Asolo Theater. The grounds and gardens are free to visit, and the Museum of Art offers free admission on Mondays.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus

1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

The Downtown Campus on Sarasota Bay is the only botanical garden in the world dedicated to the display and study of epiphytic orchids, bromeliads, gesneriads and ferns, and other tropical plants. There is a significant focus on botany, horticulture, education, historical preservation, and the environment.

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236

At Mote Marine Aquarium, you can meet manatees, sharks, sea turtles and otters. Located just minutes from downtown Sarasota and Lido Beach. Visitors can explore touch pools, hands-on exhibits and windows into the science and conservation of Mote Marine Laboratory.

Pop Stroke

Pop Stroke

195 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243

Pop Stroke is an elevated mini golf and casual outdoor dining experience. Featuring two 18-hole putting courses, Jumbotrons and large TVs located all throughout the property, lively bars (rooftop bar), a full-service restaurant and family -friendly amenities including ice cream parlor, playground and various outdoor games like cornhole and foosball.

Lido Key Mangrove Kayak Tours

Lido Key Mangrove Kayak Tours

190 Taft Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

Paddle through the Mangrove Tunnels either on a paddleboard or kayak on Lido Key. Only minutes from downtown Sarasota. ** There are many companies so please feel free to check them all out.

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