Must Do Sarasota Visitor Guide Summer/Fall 2018
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 2018 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 to Sarasota, Siesta Key, Venice, Longboat and Lido Key, Florida. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Must Do directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink while on vacation. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and coupon 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 2018 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 to Sarasota, Siesta Key, Venice, Longboat and Lido Key, Florida. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Must Do directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink while on vacation. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and coupon savings.
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LeBarge Tropical Cruises<br />
2 Marina Plaza, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.366.6116 • LeBargeTropicalCruises.com<br />
Offers a variety of family-friendly cruise<br />
tour options. Enjoy an educational and<br />
fun sightseeing cruise, a dolphin encounter<br />
cruise narrated by a naturalist/marine<br />
biologist, or a sunset cruise featuring<br />
live entertainment and dancing. Full<br />
bar, light-fare menu, and restrooms are<br />
available onboard. Reservations are<br />
recommended.<br />
The Ringling Circus Museum<br />
5401 Bay Shore Road, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.359.5700 • Ringling.org<br />
Interactive exhibits and displays showcasing<br />
circus history, including circus posters,<br />
lavish costumes, intricately painted and<br />
carved wagons, clown and performing<br />
arts memorabilia, and the world’s largest<br />
miniature circus: The Howard Bros.<br />
Circus Model. <strong>Guide</strong>d Circus Museum tours<br />
are offered each day and are included<br />
with Ringling Museum admission. Open<br />
daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday<br />
until 8 p.m.<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong> Jungle Gardens<br />
3701 Bay Shore Road, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.355.5305 • <strong>Sarasota</strong>JungleGardens.com<br />
This Old Florida attraction has been<br />
delighting visitors since 1939. Wildlife<br />
exhibits, acclaimed shows, and a playground<br />
surrounded by beautiful gardens and<br />
jungle trails nestled within ten lush<br />
tropical acres. Hand feed flamingoes.<br />
Pose with a parrot. Hold an alligator or pet<br />
a skunk. Enjoy lunch or refreshments at the<br />
café. Gift shop features unique and locally<br />
crafted items. Open daily from 10 a.m.<br />
to 5 p.m.<br />
Siesta Key Drum Circle<br />
Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key<br />
This popular tradition attracts big crowds<br />
of participants and onlookers for drumming<br />
and dancing on Siesta Beach. Drum Circle<br />
regulars occasionally perform with swords<br />
and fire or offer flowers to patrons; you<br />
may even see a belly dancer. Everyone is<br />
welcome and encouraged to join in the fun.<br />
This free event takes place each Sunday<br />
year-round about an hour before sunset.<br />
Venice Pier Fishing<br />
1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice<br />
VeniceFishingPier.com<br />
The beach and the Pier extending 700 feet<br />
into the Gulf of Mexico is a fantastic spot<br />
to drop a line or gather to watch sunset.<br />
Fish from the Pier 24 hours a day, no license<br />
required. Papa’s Bait Shop offers live and<br />
frozen bait, coffee, treats, and more. Picnic<br />
shelters and restrooms facilities located<br />
nearby. Located at Brohard Park and<br />
Sharky’s on the Pier restaurant.<br />
KIDS<br />
LOVE<br />
US!<br />
3701 Bay Shore Road<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong>, FL 34234<br />
Hold a parrot, touch an<br />
alligator, feed free-roaming<br />
flamingos and explore<br />
acres of jungle paradise!.<br />
941-355-5305<br />
NITA ETTINGER<br />
sarasotajunglegardens.com<br />
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