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Sightseeing
Voted #1 beach by TripAdvisor- 99% white powdery soft quartz sand and clear warm Gulf waters.
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Siesta Beach
Voted #1 beach by TripAdvisor- 99% white powdery soft quartz sand and clear warm Gulf waters.
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrBayfront Park and Marina
Great area surrounded by classic sculptures to walk around with boutique shops and restaurants, located a short walk from Lido Beach.
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Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleGreat area surrounded by classic sculptures to walk around with boutique shops and restaurants, located a short walk from Lido Beach.
The Ringling 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, an Art Library, the Circus Museum, and the Historic Asolo Theater. The Museum is free on Mondays
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdThe Ringling 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, an Art Library, the Circus Museum, and the Historic Asolo Theater. The Museum is free on Mondays
Ca d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdCa' d'Zan Mansion
Things to do
Saturday mornings 7am -1pm in downtown Sarasota. Plenty of restaurants too.
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Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueSaturday mornings 7am -1pm in downtown Sarasota. Plenty of restaurants too.
Animal sanctuary for large cats and rescues of many other species. It is located just east of route 75 in Sarasota County. A rare chance to see liger (offspring of male lion and female tiger), wallaby, lemurs, sloths and more can be seen here. There are also bears, primates, birds and a petting zoo. Open: 12-4pm Wed-Sun.
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Hábitat de grandes felinos y santuario de la costa del Golfo
7101 Palmer BlvdAnimal sanctuary for large cats and rescues of many other species. It is located just east of route 75 in Sarasota County. A rare chance to see liger (offspring of male lion and female tiger), wallaby, lemurs, sloths and more can be seen here. There are also bears, primates, birds and a petting zoo. Open: 12-4pm Wed-Sun.
Payne Park Playground
Iconic circus themed playground with a skatepark.
Laboratorio y Acuario Mote Marine
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyThe Market at Lakewood Ranch
1561 Lakefront Drive
Bus station. The bay runner
Trolley Pickup / Turnaround
Parque Bird Key
761 FL-789Consejos para la ciudad
Qué empacar
Sunblock, hat, sunglasses, and sandals are a must.
Plan for sunny days!
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The Siesta Key International Sand Sculpture Competition
The Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpture event -November 10-13, 2023