Must Do Sarasota Visitor Guide Summer/Fall 2017
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Sarasota Summer/Fall 2017 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Top 10 directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and savings.
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Sarasota Summer/Fall 2017 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Top 10 directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and savings.
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ACTIVITIES<br />
top<br />
Experience the<br />
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DEBI PITTMAN WILKEY<br />
All-Day<br />
Action<br />
Check It Out<br />
Kathleen D Sailing Catamarans<br />
Offers daily dolphin watch, sunset sails and<br />
half-day adventure trips which include sailing,<br />
swimming, snorkeling, shelling, kayaking, and<br />
lunch. Fun for kids of all ages aboard their<br />
wide, flat catamarans whether out front in the<br />
sun or at the table under the covered bridgedeck.<br />
Now with 3 locations: Anna Maria Island,<br />
Longboat Key, and <strong>Sarasota</strong>/Siesta Key.<br />
941.896.6400 • KathleenD.net<br />
Coupon<br />
Southwest Florida has more than 600 miles of<br />
shoreline, so as you can imagine recreational<br />
water activities abound. The warm Gulf waters,<br />
gorgeous bays, and estuaries all create an<br />
environment that’s just screaming adventure!<br />
The <strong>Sarasota</strong> and Venice area offers countless<br />
ways to enjoy a morning, afternoon, or full day of activities. Soar high above<br />
the beautiful Gulf Coast on a parasailing adventure for a birds-eye-view of the<br />
beach. Explore the Suncoast’s unique environment on a bike, paddleboard, jet<br />
ski, or kayak. There’s even more excitement on the horizon aboard a cruise to<br />
see dolphins or with a sailboat or boat rental. And anglers who love to fish won’t<br />
be disappointed, more people visit Florida to fish than anywhere else in the<br />
nation. Whether you choose a leisurely approach or an adventure packed one,<br />
there are a multitude of activities to enjoy.<br />
DEBI PITTMAN WILKEY<br />
A to Z Baby, Beach & Bike Rentals<br />
1508 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key<br />
888.503.2869 • RentFromAtoZ.com<br />
Three locations serving <strong>Sarasota</strong>,<br />
Venice, and St. Pete with fast, free-delivery,<br />
or 24-hour self-service. Enjoy some fun in<br />
the sun with a Deluxe Beach Package for<br />
as little at $10 per day, includes a beach<br />
umbrella, two chairs, and a cart. Also offers<br />
jogger/beach strollers, boogie boards,<br />
wagons, coolers, beach toys, children’s<br />
bikes, and more. Visit their website for easy<br />
online ordering.<br />
BeachHorses.com<br />
8400 Manatee Avenue W., Bradenton<br />
941.907.7272 • BeachHorses.com<br />
Fun and exciting horseback riding along<br />
the beach at Palma Sola Bay in the calm<br />
salt waters where the horses will actually<br />
swim. Plus, an opportunity to try horse<br />
surfing, the only outfitter in the world<br />
who offers this memorable and unique<br />
experience. No riding experience required.<br />
Ages 3+ welcome. Tickets may be<br />
purchased on <strong>Must</strong><strong>Do</strong>.com, their website,<br />
or by phone. Reservations are required.<br />
CB’s Fishing Charters<br />
1249 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key<br />
941.349.4400 • CBsOutfitters.com<br />
Offers inshore, backcountry, and offshore<br />
custom guided half and full-day fishing<br />
charters for fly and spin anglers of all<br />
ages and abilities. Fish for snapper, trout,<br />
redfish, pompano, snook, and more.<br />
All of CB’s guides are knowledgeable<br />
and experienced. Tackle and license<br />
included. Also features a full service bait<br />
and tackle shop with outdoor clothing and<br />
accessories. Reservations are required.<br />
Flying Fish Fleet<br />
2 Marina Plaza, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.366.3373 • FlyingFishFleet.com<br />
Offers daily half to full day, family-friendly<br />
inshore and offshore private and party boat<br />
fishing trips suitable for novice to seasoned<br />
anglers of all ages. All excursions include rod<br />
and reel, bait, and fishing license. Food and<br />
beverages available for purchase. Discounts<br />
offered for children and seniors. All charters<br />
depart from Marina Jack at <strong>Sarasota</strong>’s<br />
Bayfront Park. Reservations are required.<br />
Island Style Watersports<br />
2433 N. Tamiami Trail, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.954.1009 • IslandStyleSports.com<br />
Learn to windsurf or kiteboard in a<br />
safe and easy environment with PASA<br />
certified and insured coach Laurel Kaiser<br />
who pioneered kiteboarding instruction in<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong>. The area offers optimal beaches<br />
and protected waters for instruction.<br />
Explore some of Florida’s unique wildlife<br />
and natural beauty with a guided kayak tour.<br />
Payne Park Tennis Center<br />
2050 Adams Lane, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.861.8193 • SCGov.net/parks<br />
Features 12 affordable, well maintained,<br />
and lighted Har-Tru Hydrogrid tennis courts<br />
with canopy covered bench seating, water<br />
fountains, courtside tables, and locker<br />
rooms with showers. Certified teaching<br />
pros. Junior, adult, and senior activities<br />
are available throughout the year. Daily,<br />
weekly, and monthly play fees, lessons,<br />
and clinics offered.<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong> Boat Rental<br />
2 Marina Plaza, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.951.0550 • <strong>Sarasota</strong>BoatRental.com<br />
Relax and enjoy cruising, sightseeing,<br />
fishing, and watersports in the Gulf of<br />
Mexico, <strong>Sarasota</strong> Bay, and the Intracoastal<br />
Waterway. Bowrider, deckboat, center<br />
console, and dual console boats<br />
accommodating up to eight passengers<br />
available for half and full-day rentals. Trip<br />
planning, local navigation, charts, and<br />
safety equipment provided. Reservations<br />
are recommended.<br />
Siesta Key Watersports<br />
1536 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key<br />
941.921.3030 • SiestaKeyWatersports.com<br />
Soar above the Gulf on an exhilarating<br />
parasailing adventure accommodating 1 to<br />
3 passengers. Rent a WaveRunner to explore<br />
area waters. Also offers fishing charters,<br />
custom sightseeing, and dolphin watch and<br />
sunset tours. USCG-licensed master captains<br />
and USCG-inspected and certified boats can<br />
accommodate up to 12 passengers. Boasts a<br />
perfect safety record for 26 years. Reservations<br />
are recommended but not necessary.<br />
Siesta Sports Rentals<br />
6551 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key<br />
941.346.1797 • SiestaSportsRentals.com<br />
Offers a variety of high quality children<br />
and adult bikes for rent by the hour, day,<br />
week, or month. Choose from beach<br />
cruisers, tandems, Trek street and road<br />
bikes. Child bike seats and trailers<br />
also available. Lock, helmet, and basket<br />
included with each rental. Delivery to<br />
Casey Key, Siesta Key, <strong>Sarasota</strong>, Lido Key,<br />
and Longboat Key also offered.<br />
Venetian Waterway Park<br />
257 N. Tamiami Trail, Venice<br />
941.207.8224 • TrailLink.com<br />
Rent a bike and enjoy scenic views on this<br />
paved trail that follows along five miles on<br />
each side of the Intracoastal Waterway to<br />
either Caspersen Beach Park or Shamrock<br />
Park and Nature Center. It also connects<br />
to The Legacy Trail northward through<br />
beautiful Oscar Scherer State Park. See<br />
website for access points, parking, and<br />
trail details.<br />
NEW 30 ft. POWER<br />
CATAMARAN<br />
Daily Kayak<br />
Tours<br />
through the Exotic Mangrove Tunnels of<br />
South Lido. <strong>Do</strong>lphin & Manatee Sightings,<br />
with a Variety of Sealife & Birds.<br />
call 954-1009<br />
Since 1994<br />
IslandStyleSports.com<br />
16 SUMMER | FALL <strong>2017</strong> <strong>Must</strong><strong>Do</strong>.com
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