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.
MUST DO NIGHTLIFE Coupon Happy Hour Entertainment Outdoor Dining Waterfront Dining DEBI PITTMAN WILKEY Marina Jack 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota 941.365.4232 • MarinaJacks.com Waterfront restaurant and bar offers spectacular views of Sarasota Bay. Dine al fresco, enjoy live bands to solo musicians, and Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays in the Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill. The casual Deep Six Lounge and Piano Bar features Rock Lee Tuesday through Sunday starting at 6 p.m. See website for entertainment calendar. Open daily until 1 a.m. Mattison’s City Grille 1 N. Lemon Avenue, Sarasota 941.330.0440 • Mattisons.com Enjoy late night dining, drinks, and nightly live music at this Downtown Sarasota covered outdoor bar and restaurant. Offers Happy Hour $5 appetizers and martinis, and draft and bottle beer specials daily from 2 to 6 p.m. Visit their website for entertainment schedule. O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota 941.953.7505 • OLearysTikiBar.com Enjoy a cold beer, cocktail, or wine under an umbrella with your toes in the sand or under the open-air, waterfront Tiki Hut. This casual, tropical-themed, dog-friendly downtown Sarasota bar and restaurant features live music and Happy Hour daily. Arrive by car or boat. Open Monday through Thursday until 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sharky’s on the Pier 1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice 941.488.1456 • SharkysOnThePier.com Venice’s only beachfront tiki bar was also voted “Best Florida Beach Bar” and is a Venice landmark and popular spot for sunset. Dine, dance, and enjoy tropical frozen drinks, ice-cold beer, and cocktails directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Musical entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. Open daily. Siesta Key Oyster Bar 5238 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key 941.346.5443 • SKOB.com Enjoy drinks and live music daily in a fun Key West-style setting. Happy Hour daily from 3 to 6 p.m. featuring one dozen oysters or Louisiana crawfish for $7. Two-for-one liquor and select drafts after 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday until close. Over 21 beers on tap along with domestic, import, and specialty bottled beer. No cover charge. Open daily. MARY CAROL FITZGERALD 48 | Must Do Visitor Guides
COUPON SAVINGS VISIT US ONLINE FOR ADDITIONAL COUPONS MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES $5.00 Off MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES $1.00 Off Adult Admission Present this coupon to receive $5.00 off per rider when you book by phone or online. Promo code MDSA. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 7/31/19 941.907.7272 • BeachHorses.com Present this coupon to receive $1.00 off adult admission. Limit 4 people per coupon. Valid for general admission only. Not valid during fundraisers. Void all other events. Expires 7/31/19 941.371.6377 • 7101 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES $5.00 Off Kayak Tour MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES $5.00 Off SUP Tour Present this coupon to receive $5.00 off any private kayak tour. Valid for two people per group. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 7/31/19 Present this coupon to receive $5.00 off any stand up paddleboard tour. Valid for two people per group. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 7/31/19 941.954.1009 • Various Tour Locations 941.954.1009 • Various Tour Locations MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES $5.00 Off Fare MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES $1.00 Off Tram Tour Present this coupon to receive $5.00 off each full fare round trip adult ticket. Must present coupon at ticketing. Not valid with any other offer. Code MDS Expires 7/31/19 Present this coupon to receive $1.00 off the Tram Tour. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 7/31/19 888.539.4843 • Fort Myers Beach • Key West • Marco Island 941.748.5829 • 2525 27 th Street East, Bradenton MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES $2.00 Off Boat Tour MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES $1.00 Off Admission Present this coupon to receive $2.00 off adult fare. Limit two people per coupon. Coupon must be presented. Not valid with any other offer. Valid May through November. Present this coupon to receive $1.00 off regularly priced daily admission. Valid for up to 4 people per party. Not valid with any other offer, special event or toward purchase of annual or summer pass. Expires 7/31/19 941.365.0100 • Myakka River State Park, 13208 SR 72, Sarasota 941.355.5305 • 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES $15.00 Off Boat Rental MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES Kids Free Ice Cream Present this coupon to receive $15.00 off a boat rental. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 7/31/19 Present this coupon to receive a free small ice cream treat on a Daytime Dolphin Watch Cruise. Kids 16 and under only. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 7/31/19 941.921.3030 • 1536 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota 941.921.3030 • 1536 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota
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COUPON<br />
SAVINGS<br />
VISIT US ONLINE FOR ADDITIONAL COUPONS<br />
MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES<br />
$5.00 Off<br />
MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES<br />
$1.00 Off Adult Admission<br />
Present this coupon to receive $5.00 off<br />
per rider when you book by phone or<br />
online.<br />
Promo code MDSA. Not valid with any other offer.<br />
Expires 7/31/19<br />
941.907.7272 • BeachHorses.com<br />
Present this coupon to receive $1.00 off<br />
adult admission.<br />
Limit 4 people per coupon. Valid for general admission<br />
only. Not valid during fundraisers. Void all other events.<br />
Expires 7/31/19<br />
941.371.6377 • 7101 Palmer Blvd., <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES<br />
$5.00 Off Kayak Tour<br />
MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES<br />
$5.00 Off SUP Tour<br />
Present this coupon to receive $5.00 off<br />
any private kayak tour.<br />
Valid for two people per group. Not valid with any<br />
other offer.<br />
Expires 7/31/19<br />
Present this coupon to receive $5.00 off<br />
any stand up paddleboard tour.<br />
Valid for two people per group. Not valid with any<br />
other offer.<br />
Expires 7/31/19<br />
941.954.1009 • Various Tour Locations<br />
941.954.1009 • Various Tour Locations<br />
MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES<br />
$5.00 Off Fare<br />
MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES<br />
$1.00 Off Tram Tour<br />
Present this coupon to receive $5.00 off<br />
each full fare round trip adult ticket.<br />
<strong>Must</strong> present coupon at ticketing. Not valid with any<br />
other offer. Code MDS<br />
Expires 7/31/19<br />
Present this coupon to receive $1.00 off<br />
the Tram Tour.<br />
Not valid with any other offer.<br />
Expires 7/31/19<br />
888.539.4843 • Fort Myers Beach • Key West • Marco Island<br />
941.748.5829 • 2525 27 th Street East, Bradenton<br />
MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES<br />
$2.00 Off Boat Tour<br />
MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES<br />
$1.00 Off Admission<br />
Present this coupon to receive $2.00 off<br />
adult fare.<br />
Limit two people per coupon. Coupon must be<br />
presented. Not valid with any other offer.<br />
Valid May through November.<br />
Present this coupon to receive $1.00 off<br />
regularly priced daily admission.<br />
Valid for up to 4 people per party. Not valid with any<br />
other offer, special event or toward purchase of<br />
annual or summer pass.<br />
Expires 7/31/19<br />
941.365.0100 • Myakka River State Park, 13208 SR 72, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.355.5305 • 3701 Bay Shore Road, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES<br />
$15.00 Off Boat Rental<br />
MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES<br />
Kids Free Ice Cream<br />
Present this coupon to receive $15.00 off a<br />
boat rental.<br />
Not valid with any other offer.<br />
Expires 7/31/19<br />
Present this coupon to receive a free small<br />
ice cream treat on a Daytime <strong>Do</strong>lphin<br />
Watch Cruise.<br />
Kids 16 and under only. Not valid with any other offer.<br />
Expires 7/31/19<br />
941.921.3030 • 1536 Stickney Point Road, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.921.3030 • 1536 Stickney Point Road, <strong>Sarasota</strong>
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