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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MUST DO TOURS<br />
Coupon<br />
<strong>Do</strong>lphin Watch & Sunset Tours<br />
1536 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key<br />
941.921.3030 • SiestaKeyWatersports.com<br />
The entire family will enjoy seeing<br />
dolphins and other wildlife in their natural<br />
environment or a scenic tour to watch a<br />
memorable Gulf sunset. Each eco-tour or<br />
sunset trip is personalized to guarantee a<br />
good time. Tours depart daily from Siesta<br />
Key Watersports approximately one hour<br />
before sunset. Private custom charters<br />
are also available.<br />
Historic Spanish Point<br />
337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey<br />
941.966.5214 • HistoricSpanishPoint.org<br />
Explore 5,000 years of history at this 30-acre<br />
waterfront archaeological, historical, and<br />
environmental museum located on Little<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong> Bay. See prehistoric Indian mounds,<br />
pioneer-era buildings, colorful butterfly and<br />
historic gardens, and unique archaeological<br />
exhibits. Shaded nature trails wander through<br />
native coastal habitats, and a long boardwalk<br />
affords stunning views of the bay. Offers<br />
self-guided and docent-led walking and<br />
tram tours.<br />
Historic Venice Train Depot<br />
303 E. Venice Avenue, Venice<br />
941.412.0151 • VeniceAreaHistoricalSociety.org<br />
Learn about the Venice Train Depot from<br />
panel displays that illustrate key events<br />
in Venice’s history and the history of the<br />
Train Depot. Free docent-led tours of the<br />
Depot and surrounding campus including a<br />
restored caboose are offered year-round on<br />
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and<br />
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from<br />
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.<br />
Island Style Watersports<br />
Kayak & Paddleboard Tours<br />
Various Tour Locations<br />
941.954.1009 • IslandStyleSports.com<br />
Enjoy Florida’s wildlife and natural beauty<br />
on a guided tour through the exotic mangrove<br />
tunnels of South Lido. Native <strong>Sarasota</strong>n, Laurel<br />
Kaiser’s 23 years of experience guarantees a<br />
fantastic outing. <strong>Guide</strong>s provide a customized<br />
tour catering to the interests and abilities of<br />
each group. Watch for manatee, dolphin, a<br />
variety of birds, and more. Daily sunset tours<br />
and private tours are also available.<br />
Key Culinary Tours<br />
Various Tour Locations<br />
941.893.4664 • KeyCulinaryTours.com<br />
Taste a variety of delicious cuisines from area<br />
restaurants during one of their 3-hour walking<br />
culinary tours. Entertaining guides also<br />
share insight of the area’s unique history and<br />
cultural influences. Tours are offered in St.<br />
Armands Circle, downtown <strong>Sarasota</strong>, Venice,<br />
and Lakewood Ranch. Custom tours are also<br />
available. Reservations are required. See<br />
website for tour schedule.<br />
MYAKKA WILDLIFE<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong>’s Largest Attraction ~ 37,000 Acre Wildlife Park!<br />
TOURS<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong>’s Largest Attraction ~ 37,000 Acre Wildlife Park!<br />
One-hour tours aboard the World’s Largest Passenger<br />
One-hour<br />
Airboat the<br />
tours<br />
Myakka<br />
aboard<br />
Maiden.<br />
the World’s<br />
Informative<br />
Largest<br />
narration<br />
Passenger<br />
on<br />
Airboat the birds, the plants, Myakka animals Maiden. and Informative gators living narration in the wild. on<br />
the birds, plants, animals and gators living in the wild.<br />
<strong>Summer</strong> Schedule:<br />
Winter June 1 Schedule: - Dec. 15<br />
Myakka River State Park<br />
3 Trips Dec. Daily 16 ~ 10:00, - May 11:30, 31 1:00<br />
14 miles east of US 41<br />
4 Trips Daily ~ 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30<br />
Winter Schedule:<br />
on State Road 72<br />
<strong>Summer</strong> Dec. 16 Schedule:<br />
(I-75 Exit 205 - 9 Miles East)<br />
- May 31<br />
4 Trips Daily June ~ 10:00, 1 - Dec. 11:30, 15 1:00, 2:30<br />
For information call:<br />
3 Trips Daily ~ 10:00, 11:30, 1:00<br />
3 Tram Trips Daily: 11:30, 1:00, 2:30<br />
941-365-0100<br />
www.MyakkaWildlifeTours.com<br />
Explore<br />
5,000 Years<br />
of History<br />
Waterfront, Archaeological,<br />
Historical & Environmental<br />
Museum<br />
HistoricSpanishPoint.org<br />
337 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey<br />
941.966.5214<br />
Open 7 Days a Week!<br />
NITA ETTINGER<br />
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