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.
MUST DO GOLF SHUTTERSTOCK Sarasota’s Only Municipal Golf Facility with 45 Holes of Great Golf Fun and Challenges American Course 18-hole, par-71 with rolling hills and majestic oaks. British Course 18-hole, par-72 with elevated greens and open fairways. Gillespie Executive Course 9-hole, par-30 Lessons by PGA “Teacher of the Year” Christian Martin Golf Shop • Practice Range • Chipping and Putting Greens Now Open Bobby Jones Grille Hours 6:30am – 6:00pm Call 941-365-GOLF (4653) for tee times 1000 Circus Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34232 • www.BobbyJonesGolfClub.com 34 | Must Do Visitor Guides Voted #1 Public/Semi-Private Course by readers of Herald Tribune Best of the Best by Sarasota Magazine The Preserve Golf Club 7310 Tara Preserve Lane, Bradenton 941.756.2944 • GolfThePreserve.com Designed with the natural Florida wetlands in mind, this is a challenging course where 52 lakes directly affect play on nine holes. A par-72 course with five tee boxes that play from 5,095 to 7,000 yards. Aqua range includes island targets. Chipping and putting greens available. Half and full-hour playing lessons are also available. River Strand Golf & Country Club 7155 Grand Estuary Trail, Bradenton 941.708.3617 • RiverStrandGolf.com A 27-hole Arthur Hills course featuring a mix of palm trees, live oaks, and river holes. Several holes have the Manatee River and its tidal water areas incorporated into them. Play nine, 18, or all 27 holes. Those playing 18 will have nine holes rotated. Large aqua driving range, short game area, and putting green are available. Rosedale Golf & Country Club 5100 87th Street East, Bradenton 941.756.0004 • RosedaleCountryClub.com Challenging championship 18-hole, par-72 course winds its way among lakes and woodlands. Features five tee boxes and plays from 5,065 to 6,714 yards providing a diverse golfing experience. Amenities include PGA professional staff, driving range, putting green, and bunker/chipping/ pitching area. Enjoy a beverage or meal in the Clubhouse before or after your round. Stoneybrook Golf Club 8000 Stone Harbour Loop, Bradenton 941.749.1842 • GolfStoneyBrook.com An 18-hole, par-72 Arthur Hills championship course featuring 7,134 yards of golf in an area with mature woods, wetland preserves, ponds, and lakes creating a classic blend of risk/reward holes. Amenities include a fully stocked pro shop, practice range, two putting greens, short game area, and restaurant/bar. University Park Country Club 7671 The Park Blvd., University Park 941.359.9999 • UniversityPark-FL.com Play 27 holes of spectacular, awardwinning, Ron Garl championship golf just minutes from I-75. Great practice facilities, golf instruction, well-equipped pro shop, advance tee times, and casual lakeside dining for lunch are offered daily. Rated four stars by Golf Digest since 1996, and voted “Best Place to Play Golf” for more than 20 years.
Explore Beyond Sarasota DEBI PITTMAN WILKEY Day trips can make worthwhile detours even if you planned your visit to the area because of the warm sunshine and beautiful beaches. Within easy driving distance are opportunities to visit worldclass museums, Tampa and Orlando’s theme parks, and the Everglades. You can even take a ferry ride to Key West. Go out and explore! ELIZABETH BARNETT COURTESY UNIVERSAL STUDIOS MustDo.com 35
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Explore Beyond <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
DEBI PITTMAN WILKEY<br />
Day trips can make worthwhile<br />
detours even if you planned your visit<br />
to the area because of the warm sunshine<br />
and beautiful beaches. Within easy driving<br />
distance are opportunities to visit worldclass<br />
museums, Tampa and Orlando’s theme<br />
parks, and the Everglades. You can even take<br />
a ferry ride to Key West. Go out and explore!<br />
ELIZABETH BARNETT<br />
COURTESY UNIVERSAL STUDIOS<br />
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