Siesta Key Beach
“Dr. Beach” Has named this little piece of paradise the top beach in America for several years, and for good reason: the quartz-crystal sand remains cool beneath your feet. There are also plenty of kids’ playgrounds, nearby eateries, and free parking spots.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound St Sarasota FL 34236
Split between the 30-acre Historic Spanish Point campus and the 15-acre site in downtown Sarasota, the Selby Gardens was founded by women to celebrate, showcase and study the area’s tropical plants and archeological history.
St. Armand's Circle
Shopping, Dining, and Gallery Hopping.
Top dining spots include Tommy Bahama, Columbia, and Crab & Fin.
Kayaking Mangrove Tunnels
Imagine gliding underneath archways of mangroves, fiddler crabs and fish just inches away from your kayak-and it’s so quiet you feel like you can hear every Florida creature.
Kayaks or stand-up paddles boards in Lido Key
Mote Marine Labratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34236
See more than 100 marine species, including sea turtles, sharks and manatees while peering in on some of the world’s top research. Check out the open water Shark Zone, ogle the otters, and hop on a boat for an eco tour of the area.
PopStroke
Mini-golf gets an upgrade with Tiger Woods and his team design two 18-hole courses with all the high end features of a traditional golf course. Discover this brand new venue at University Town Center.