Must Do Sarasota Visitor Guide Winter/Spring 2019
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Sarasota Winter/Spring 2019 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 Winter/Spring 2019 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.
DISCOVER SARASOTA SIGHTSEEING TOURS We offer 4 different daily & nightly tours. Gift Certificates Available 30 | Must Do Visitor Guides $2 OFF with code MD TOURS SELL OUT SO BOOK NOW! DISCOVERSARASOTATOURS.COM $35 daily tours & $45 for nightly tours (which include complimentary beer or wine) info@discoversarasotatours.com • 941-260-9818 tantalize your tastebuds on our CULINARY TOURS Explore 5,000 Years of History Waterfront, Archaeological, Historical & Environmental Museum HistoricSpanishPoint.org 337 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey 941.966.5214 Entertaining guides help create memorable experiences! We offer walking, ghosts & murder, biking, boating, sightseeing trolley, food & international tours. Group/Private tours are also available. Reservations are required. Visit our websites for tour schedules. 941.893.4664 keyculinarytours.com sarasotasuncoasttours.com MUST DO TOURS Coupon Discover Sarasota Tours 1826 4th Street, Sarasota 941.260.9818 • DiscoverSarasotaTours.com Explore Sarasota on a sightseeing, circus, ghost, or Happy Hour tour. The 90-minute, air-conditioned trolley tours are hosted by entertaining guides that offer an educational and entertaining perspective into the people, places, and stories that shaped Sarasota’s past. Four fun, engaging, and interactive tours depart daily from downtown Sarasota. Also offers private and special monthly tours. See website for tour details, schedule, and reservations. Dolphin Watch & Sunset Tours 1536 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key 941.921.3030 • SiestaKeyWatersports.com The entire family will enjoy seeing dolphins and other wildlife in their natural environment or a scenic tour to watch a memorable Gulf sunset. Each eco-tour or sunset trip is personalized to guarantee a good time. Tours depart daily from Siesta Key Watersports approximately one hour before sunset. Private custom charters are also available. Historic Spanish Point 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey 941.966.5214 • HistoricSpanishPoint.org Explore 5,000 years of history at this 30-acre waterfront archaeological, historical, and environmental museum located on Little Sarasota Bay. See prehistoric Indian mounds, pioneer-era buildings, colorful butterfly and historic gardens, and unique archaeological exhibits. Shaded nature trails wander through native coastal habitats, and a long boardwalk affords stunning views of the bay. Offers self-guided and docent-led walking and tram tours. Island Style Watersports Kayak & Paddleboard Tours Various Tour Locations 941.954.1009 • IslandStyleSports.com Enjoy Florida’s wildlife and natural beauty on a guided tour through the exotic mangrove tunnels of South Lido. Native Sarasotan, Laurel Kaiser’s 23 years of experience guarantees a fantastic outing. Guides provide a customized tour catering to the interests and abilities of each group. Watch for manatee, dolphin, a variety of birds, and more. Daily sunset tours and private tours are also available. Key Culinary Tours Various Tour Locations 941.893.4664 • KeyCulinaryTours.com Taste a variety of delicious cuisines from area restaurants during one of their 3-hour walking culinary tours. Entertaining guides also share insight of the area’s unique history and cultural influences. Tours are offered in St. Armands Circle, downtown Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch. Custom tours are also available. Reservations are required. See website for tour schedule.
Marina Jack II Cruises 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota 941.365.4232 • MarinaJacks.com Relax aboard the luxurious Marina Jack II for a narrated sightseeing, lunch, or sunset dinner cruise. Full bar and every seat offers a view of the water. With a family-friendly atmosphere, it is the perfect way to see marine wildlife such as dolphins. Offers discounts for children under the age of nine. Reservations are recommended. Peace River Charters 4192 SW Adventure Way, Arcadia 863.444.0693 • PeaceRiverCharters.com Experience the nature and beauty of Old Florida on a scenic and exciting Peace River airboat, canoe paddle, swamp buggy, or horseback trail ride tour with native Floridian, U.S.C.G. Capt. Zac and his crew. Learn about the history of the Peace River and observe native wildlife such as alligator, deer, wild boar, turkey, and more. Tours are safe, enjoyable, and fun for the entire family. Reservations are required. The Ringling Cà d’Zan 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 • Ringling.org This 36,000 square-foot Sarasota Bayfront mansion was home to John and Mable Ringling. The five-story mansion features 56 rooms filled with art and original furnishings, which reflects the splendor and romance of Italy. Self-guided tours are offered each day and are included with Museum admission. Guided and group tours are also available. Located on the grounds of The Ringling. Open daily. Sarasota Bay Explorers 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota 941.388.4200 • SarasotaBayExplorers.com Observe and learn about the area’s resident dolphins, manatees, native birds, and more on a guided Sea Life Encounter cruise in conjunction with Mote Marine Aquarium. Kids will love the hands-on observation of marine life. U.S. Coast Guard certified and covered boats. Restrooms, drinks, and snacks available. Reservations are recommended. Sip-N-Cycle Cruises 8865 Midnight Pass Road 833.747.2929 • SipNCycleCruises.com Pedal at your own pace while your captain or driver navigates on this fun pedal power water or land cruise that includes a stop at a bar/restaurant. Families and children are welcome on boat tour. Bring your own snacks, beer, wine, or other beverage for the cooler. Features a canopy cover for sun protection. Custom private parties are also available. Various pick up locations; see website for details. Enjoy A Unique Excursion By Land Or By Sea, In And Around Siesta Key! Join us aboard our Pedal Party Boat or our Pedal Party Bike for scenic cruises along the intracoastal or pedal through the center of Siesta Key’s famous Village and along the shoreline of its #1 beach. Come Sip, Cycle, and Socialize with Sip-N-Cycle Cruises! Pick Up Locations: Bayfront Excursions | 8865 Midnight Pass Rd | Siesta Key, FL Pop’s Sunset Grill | 112 Circuit Rd | Nokomis, FL The Seafood Shack | 4110 127th St W | Cortez, FL 1.833.747.2929 | sipncyclecruises.com MustDo.com | 31 JENNIFER BRINKMAN
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DISCOVER SARASOTA<br />
SIGHTSEEING TOURS<br />
We offer 4 different<br />
daily & nightly tours.<br />
Gift<br />
Certificates<br />
Available<br />
30 | <strong>Must</strong> <strong>Do</strong> <strong>Visitor</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>s<br />
$2 OFF<br />
with code<br />
MD<br />
TOURS SELL OUT SO BOOK NOW! DISCOVERSARASOTATOURS.COM<br />
$35 daily tours & $45 for nightly tours (which include complimentary beer or wine)<br />
info@discoversarasotatours.com • 941-260-9818<br />
tantalize your tastebuds<br />
on our CULINARY TOURS<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 />
Entertaining guides help create<br />
memorable experiences!<br />
We offer walking, ghosts & murder,<br />
biking, boating, sightseeing trolley,<br />
food & international tours. Group/Private<br />
tours are also available. Reservations<br />
are required. Visit our websites for<br />
tour schedules.<br />
941.893.4664<br />
keyculinarytours.com<br />
sarasotasuncoasttours.com<br />
MUST DO TOURS<br />
Coupon<br />
Discover <strong>Sarasota</strong> Tours<br />
1826 4th Street, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.260.9818 • Discover<strong>Sarasota</strong>Tours.com<br />
Explore <strong>Sarasota</strong> on a sightseeing, circus, ghost, or<br />
Happy Hour tour. The 90-minute, air-conditioned<br />
trolley tours are hosted by entertaining guides<br />
that offer an educational and entertaining<br />
perspective into the people, places, and stories<br />
that shaped <strong>Sarasota</strong>’s past. Four fun, engaging,<br />
and interactive tours depart daily from downtown<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong>. Also offers private and special monthly<br />
tours. See website for tour details, schedule,<br />
and reservations.<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 dolphins<br />
and other wildlife in their natural environment or<br />
a scenic tour to watch a memorable Gulf sunset.<br />
Each eco-tour or sunset trip is personalized to<br />
guarantee a good time. Tours depart daily from<br />
Siesta Key Watersports approximately one hour<br />
before sunset. Private custom charters are<br />
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 />
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 each<br />
group. Watch for manatee, dolphin, a variety of<br />
birds, and more. Daily sunset tours and private<br />
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 share<br />
insight of the area’s unique history and<br />
cultural influences. Tours are offered in<br />
St. Armands Circle, downtown <strong>Sarasota</strong>,<br />
Venice, and Lakewood Ranch. Custom tours<br />
are also available. Reservations are required.<br />
See website for tour schedule.
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