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.
CONTENTS WINTER | SPRING 2019 WELCOME 6 MAPS FLORIDA’S SUNCOAST 8 LIDO & SIESTA KEYS 9 EXPLORE MUST DO BEACHES 10 ACTIVITIES 15 FAMILY FUN 18 ATTRACTIONS 21 FESTIVALS & EVENTS 24 MUST DO COUPON SAVINGS 26 TOURS 29 GOLF 32 DAY TRIPS 35 SHOPPING 39 DINNING 44 NIGHTLIFE 48 PHOTOS (THIS PAGE): NITA ETTINGER, DEBI PITTMAN WILKEY FUN FACTS Florida beaches are home to 80% of the Loggerhead turtles in the U.S. From May through October, there are an estimated 50,000 sea turtles in Florida making it the most important nesting area in the United States! According to research from Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota Bay is the year-round home to more than 150 identifiable Bottlenose Dolphins. An adult West Indian manatee can consume over 100 pounds of vegetation per day! Venice is considered the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World” due to the many prehistoric sharks’ teeth of all types and sizes that wash up on shore. Sarasota has been known as the “Circus Capital of the World” since the 1920s when John Ringling made it the winter quarters of his famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 4 | Must Do Visitor Guides
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- Page 3: Exclusive Distributor Of Spektralyt
- Page 7 and 8: PUBLISHER Dave Ettinger 941.400.537
- Page 9 and 10: Longboat Key Gulf of Mexico Drive T
- Page 11 and 12: MUST DO BEACHES Brohard Beach • P
- Page 13 and 14: Hunting for Sharks’ Teeth on Veni
- Page 15 and 16: Watersports Cruises & Adventures So
- Page 17 and 18: Key Sailing Marina Jack, 2 Marina P
- Page 19 and 20: MUST DO FAMILY FUN Coupon Children
- Page 21 and 22: Exciting Exhibits & Adventure Await
- Page 23 and 24: Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy 212
- Page 25 and 26: March Phillippi Farmhouse Market To
- Page 27 and 28: COUPON SAVINGS VISIT US ONLINE FOR
- Page 29 and 30: Discover & Explore NITA ETTINGER A
- Page 31 and 32: Marina Jack II Cruises 2 Marina Pla
- Page 33 and 34: MUST DO GOLF Bobby Jones Golf Club
- Page 35 and 36: Explore Beyond Sarasota DEBI PITTMA
- Page 37 and 38: The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelsid
- Page 39 and 40: Souvenirs and so Much More JENNIFER
- Page 41 and 42: 280 280 280 SIESTA KEY’S Morton
- Page 43 and 44: Fresh Florida Seafood SHUTTERSTOCK
- Page 45 and 46: 280 MUST DO DINING Coupon Alcohol D
- Page 47 and 48: Siesta Key’s Premier Waterside Re
- Page 49 and 50: MUST DO NIGHTLIFE Coupon Happy Hour
- Page 51 and 52: Over 50,000 sq-ft of Unlimited Fun!
CONTENTS<br />
WINTER | SPRING <strong>2019</strong><br />
WELCOME 6<br />
MAPS<br />
FLORIDA’S SUNCOAST 8<br />
LIDO & SIESTA KEYS 9<br />
EXPLORE MUST DO<br />
BEACHES 10<br />
ACTIVITIES 15<br />
FAMILY FUN 18<br />
ATTRACTIONS 21<br />
FESTIVALS & EVENTS 24<br />
MUST DO COUPON SAVINGS 26<br />
TOURS 29<br />
GOLF 32<br />
DAY TRIPS 35<br />
SHOPPING 39<br />
DINNING 44<br />
NIGHTLIFE 48<br />
PHOTOS (THIS PAGE): NITA ETTINGER, DEBI PITTMAN WILKEY<br />
FUN FACTS<br />
Florida beaches are home to 80%<br />
of the Loggerhead turtles in the<br />
U.S. From May through October,<br />
there are an estimated 50,000<br />
sea turtles in Florida making it the<br />
most important nesting area in the<br />
United States!<br />
According to research from Mote Marine Laboratory,<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong> Bay is the year-round home to more than<br />
150 identifiable Bottlenose <strong>Do</strong>lphins.<br />
An adult West Indian manatee can consume over<br />
100 pounds of vegetation per day!<br />
Venice is considered the “Shark Tooth Capital<br />
of the World” due to the many prehistoric<br />
sharks’ teeth of all types and sizes that<br />
wash up on shore.<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong> has been known as the “Circus Capital<br />
of the World” since the 1920s<br />
when John Ringling<br />
made it the winter<br />
quarters of his<br />
famous Ringling Bros.<br />
and Barnum &<br />
Bailey Circus.<br />
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