Shirley's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Voted #1 beach by TripAdvisor- 99% white powdery soft quartz sand and clear warm Gulf waters.
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Praia Siesta
Voted #1 beach by TripAdvisor- 99% white powdery soft quartz sand and clear warm Gulf waters.
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrBayfront Park and Marina
Great area surrounded by classic sculptures to walk around with boutique shops and restaurants, located a short walk from Lido Beach.
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Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleGreat area surrounded by classic sculptures to walk around with boutique shops and restaurants, located a short walk from Lido Beach.
The Ringling preserves the legacy of John and Mable Ringling. It is home to the State Art Museum of Florida, the historic Ca' d'Zan mansion, Bayfront Gardens, an Art Library, the Circus Museum, and the Historic Asolo Theater. The Museum is free on Mondays
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Museu de Artes John and Mable Ringling
5401 Bay Shore RdThe Ringling preserves the legacy of John and Mable Ringling. It is home to the State Art Museum of Florida, the historic Ca' d'Zan mansion, Bayfront Gardens, an Art Library, the Circus Museum, and the Historic Asolo Theater. The Museum is free on Mondays
Ca d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdCa' d'Zan Mansion
Things to do
Saturday mornings 7am -1pm in downtown Sarasota. Plenty of restaurants too.
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Mercado de Agricultores de Sarasota
North Lemon AvenueSaturday mornings 7am -1pm in downtown Sarasota. Plenty of restaurants too.
Animal sanctuary for large cats and rescues of many other species. It is located just east of route 75 in Sarasota County. A rare chance to see liger (offspring of male lion and female tiger), wallaby, lemurs, sloths and more can be seen here. There are also bears, primates, birds and a petting zoo. Open: 12-4pm Wed-Sun.
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Grande Habitat de Gatos e Santuário da Costa do Golfo
7101 Palmer BlvdAnimal sanctuary for large cats and rescues of many other species. It is located just east of route 75 in Sarasota County. A rare chance to see liger (offspring of male lion and female tiger), wallaby, lemurs, sloths and more can be seen here. There are also bears, primates, birds and a petting zoo. Open: 12-4pm Wed-Sun.
Payne Park Playground
Iconic circus themed playground with a skatepark.
Laboratório marinho e aquário de Mote Marine
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyThe Market at Lakewood Ranch
1561 Lakefront Drive
Bus station. The bay runner
Trolley Pickup / Turnaround
Parque Bird Key
761 FL-789Conselho para os viajantes
O que levar
Sunblock, hat, sunglasses, and sandals are a must.
Plan for sunny days!
Não perca
The Siesta Key International Sand Sculpture Competition
The Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpture event -November 10-13, 2023