Nestled between the sparkling waters of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico it's a favorite place of Jezelle & Ale's to spend a little time. Renowned as a continental marketplace, the Circle is a charming and graceful synthesis of past and present, with its lush tropical plants, courtyards and patios, antique statuary and contemporary architectural design. Whether shopping for trinkets and treasures, high fashion or home décor, gourmet snacks to candlelit feasts under the stars, you’ll find it all on the Circle.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the state art museum of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida. It was established in 1927 as the legacy of Mable and John Ringling for the people of Florida. The circus museum was added later on. Florida State University assumed governance of the Museum in 2000. Don’t forget to check out John Ringling’s mansion while you’re there!
The brewery is adjacent to Bradenton’s unique Village of the Arts and is in the heart of Bradenton’s expanding downtown entertainment corridor. Motorworks Brewing boasts the largest beer garden in Florida, complete with a spacious deck built around a magnificent 150+ year-old oak tree, complete with a spacious turfed lawn sporting over a dozen cornhole sets, a bocce ball court, life-sized Jenga and Connect Four, a large Live Music stage featuring eclectic bands and artists weekly, plus a 22 ft. projection screen for viewing films or sporting events.
A Veteran-owned, family-friendly craft brewery based in Sarasota, Florida and committed to creating quality brews in a welcoming environment for patrons to enjoy.
FLORIDA'S THRILL RIDE LEADER! Unrivaled excitement for guests of every age with a unique blend of world-class thrill rides, live shows & more than 12,000 animals!
Siesta Key’s #1 Rated “Parasailing, Jet Ski and Dolphin Tour Company” With over 28 years in the business, you can be assured you are dealing with Watersports professionals. We have the friendliest staff and the best maintained equipment to ensure your outing is carefree. Our highly trained parasail captains work full-time, year-round. We have a full-time professional mechanic on staff to maintain all systems to like-new condition.
A tropical, urban oasis featuring unparalleled horticulture displays and a Sarasota bay-front setting, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a living museum and world-class center for education, research and conservation. Nestled on the shores of beautiful Sarasota Bay, Selby Gardens has something for everyone. Relax amidst nature’s beauty and allow the scenery of unparalleled botanical bliss to carry you away.
Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.
The owners/guides of Sea Life Kayak Adventures come from science and conservation backgrounds and are members/volunteers of several environmental and wildlife organizations including Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center Inc (Wildlife Inc), Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, and the Save the Manatees Foundation. Our experienced Florida wildlife kayak guides will make your kayak tour (or rental) of Sarasota’s Lido Key Mangroves unforgettable. There is a difference between kayak tour operators, and our trips focus on you!
Click this link for more information on Lido Beach and it's multiple public beach access points. Some include bathrooms and concessions!
Follow this link to see the different places for public access to Long Boat Key beaches. Some have parking and some do not. All public accesses have white sands, and turquoise waters!