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!

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.

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. Depending on the season, you may find art or seafood festivals with local vendors around the circle.

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.

Offering fun tiki cruises in beautiful Sarasota Florida, including Sarasota Bay, the Inter-coastal Waterway, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Bird Key and Longboat Key. Excursions are customizable based on availability, so please call for details and pricing. Cruises are private charters and accommodate up to 6 people, age ten and over.

If you have a private dock on Sarasota Bay to depart from, go to, or return to, let us know at time of booking, we will do our best to make your special requests happen!

Public Parking, Public Restrooms, and a concession stand all accessible at this beach! Enjoy the views, the sun, and the water with the whole family!

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.

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!

There are plenty of bars, restaurants and shops in downtown Sarasota. Check out this website to keep up to date on the latest festivals, parades, and activities the area has to offer while you visit!

Crown Jewel of Sarasota Bay

A true pioneer in the cultural development of Sarasota, the Van Wezel, (pronounced Van Wayzull), presents a broad spectrum of the world's finest performers representing the diverse tastes of Southwest Florida residents and visitors. This season, with more than 100 events, the Van Wezel has carried on the long tradition of presenting spectacular Broadway musicals, top national and international performers, popular comedians, world-class symphony orchestras and a compelling mix of classical, modern and ethnic dance. The Van Wezel also hosts more than 50 performances and events presented by the Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Ballet, the Sarasota Concert Association and the Ringling Library Town Hall Lecture Series. Check now to see what is playing while you're in town!

Laugh your a** off at McCurdy’s

The popular comedy club usually packs in the crowds for comics both known (Tom Arnold, Jon Lovitz) and unknown (frequent open mic nights for the aspiring laugh getter). Click on website for latest shows. There is a bar attached and food is served during the show as well.