Danielle & Zackery

November 30, 2024 • Lakewood Ranch, FL

Danielle & Zackery

November 30, 2024 • Lakewood Ranch, FL

Things to Do

Live LARGE and do it ALL

Beaches

Siesta Beach

Picture of Siesta Beach
Sarasota, FL 34242, USA
(941) 861-5000

One of our top 3 beaches in the state of Florida, only 30 minutes from the wedding venue! This beach is at the top of our list for the soft white sand that you don't really get anywhere else stateside, the other two would include Destin, and Boca Raton. Both of those beaches are 3 hours plus trip, so if you're up for the road trip, you'll love it!

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FOOD

For all you foodies out there, ^^^ this is all capitalized ;)

Palm Avenue Deli

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1297 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
(941) 263-3742

If you're down for a good deli sandwich, you'll have to try Palm Ave's. Good place if you're downtown Sarasota and only a walking distance from Bayfront Park.

Spice Station

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1438 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
(941) 343-2894

If you're feeling fishy, this would be your stop.

Shakespeare's Craft Beer and Gastro Pub

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3550 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
(941) 364-5938

For some good bar/pub food, you'll be missing out if you don't try Shakespeare's.

Armature Works

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1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
(813) 250-3725

Good food spot to stop at while in Tampa bay.

Sparkman Wharf

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615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
(813) 618-5844

Another good Tampa food spot.

Acitivties

Legacy Golf Club At Lakewood Ranch

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8255 Legacy Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202, USA
(941) 907-7067

An Arnold Palmer designed golf course open to the public within Lakewood Ranch.

Kayaking SRQ

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190 Taft Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
(941) 799-1863

If you're down to clown and sea some sea cows then come and take a quick yak to the groves in Sarasota Florida.

Alafia bike park

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Alafia, FL 33547, USA
8479172266

For all you adrenaline junkies out there, yes this is a massive wall ride, and yes that is me getting steezy with it. Only an hour away from the venue, but well worth it, and yes I can uber ;)

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
(813) 884-4386

For those flying into Tampa, don't hesitate to book a hotel near the Tampa Bay area and go enjoy the roller coasters. Us rebels would ditch class in college to enjoy the day here, and boy was it a blast. Sorry mom :)

Adventure Island

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10001 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
(813) 884-4386

Tampa's water park for those that like the amusement, you'll have to check this one out.

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Picture of ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604, USA
(813) 935-8552

ha ha ha, it's a giraffe. Couldn't pass it up for you SpongeBob memers. Another Tampa favorite though, and for those that would like to see my other family members, the long neck giraffes, don't hesitate to see this beautiful zoo.

Fort De Soto Park

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Florida, USA
(727) 582-2267

For those history buffs, or those buffs that want to size up their guns to this cannon, Ft. De Soto is a nice tourist destination for family and friends.

Museum of Fine Arts

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255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
(727) 896-2667

If you appreciate art and would like to also visit St. Pete, here is Danielle and I's first "date" location, and the area where we got engaged. This is right next to the famous Dali Museum as well for those that might want to check that out as well. This is also a good place to see St. Pete pier.

Bayshore Boulevard

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Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

If you're wanting to see a little bit of Tampa, then check out Bayshore Boulevard, the famous area for the Gasparilla Pirates Parade, or just a good time to spend with family on a walk.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

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5223 Orient Rd, Tampa, FL 33610, USA
(866) 388-4263

For all the degen's, here's your vice for the weekend.

Topgolf

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10690 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619, USA
(813) 298-1811

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

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5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
(941) 359-5700

Amalie Arena

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401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
(813) 301-6500