PLACES OF INTEREST and THINGS TO DO
The John
and Mable Ringling Museum
of Art
5401
Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941-359-5700
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Home to three spectacular attractions. The Museum of Art
features European, American and non-Western art, with masterpieces from the
17th century Baroque period. Cà d´Zan
is the Ringlings' 32 room Venetian-Gothic mansion on Sarasota Bay.
The Circus Museum displays memorabilia and
artifacts from the eventful history of the Ringling Brothers Circus.
Marie Selby
Bontanical Gardens
811 S.
Palm Avenue, Sarasota 941-366-5731
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A spectacular orchid center with tropical display
house, garden, ground and boardwalk by the bay.
More than 20,000 exotic tropical plants.
Mote
Marine Aquarium
1600
Ken Thompson Parkway, City Island 941-388-2451
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Explore the wonders of the sea at the 135,000
gallon shark exhibit, touch pools with Rays and sea creatures. See a preserved giant squid and visit with
manatees, sea turtles and more.
Pelican
Man's Bird Sanctuary
1708
Ken Thompson Parkway, City Island
941-388-4444
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Florida's
largest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, the sanctuary rescues more than
4,000 birds, mammals and reptiles each year.
Visit the sanctuary or explore Sarasota's
natural beauty aboard the 40 foot pontoon Peli
Boat.
G.WIZ –
Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone
1001 Blvd. Of the Arts, Sarasota 941-309-4949
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State-of–the-art science and technology museum
featuring an array of interactive, hands-on exhibits designed for all
ages.
Myakka River
State Park
13207 S.R 72, Sarasota 941-361-6511
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Florida's
largest state park. See alligators, some
of the 200 species of birds, deer, feral pigs and bobcats. Nature trails, observation decks and airboat
tours.
Sarasota Classic
Car Museum
5500 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
941-355-6228
· See more
than 100 classic cars spanning more than 100 years. Featured are extremely rare
vintage autos, limited production classics, racy muscle cars and breathtaking
exotics.
Sarasota Jungle
Gardens
3701
Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941-355-5305
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A "Natural Environment" attraction with
bird and reptile shows daily. Beautiful gardens with cool jungle trails that
wind through lush tropical vegetation, thousands of palms, tropical flowers,
exotic birds and animal exhibits.
Backyard
Bike Shop
5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key 383-5184
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Bike and Kayak rentals with free delivery and
pickup.
Almost
Heaven Kayak Adventures
Call David Wells 941-504-6296
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Guided Kayak tours for every taste and ability –
beginner to advanced.
All tours include kayaking equipment, safety gear, lessons and
transportation.
Cortez
Watercraft Rentals
4328
127th Street West, Cortez 941-792-5263
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Enjoy the Bradenton
area waterways. Rentals available from WaveRunners, jet skis, pontoon and
fishing boats and parasailing.
Cannon Marina
6040 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key 941-383-1311
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Boat rentals and sales. Cannon Marina offers the newest and largest
fleet of rental boats on Sarasota
Bay for fishing, skiing
and cruising fun. Tackle and water skis also available for rent.
Sea Trek Divers
105 7th Street North, Bradenton Beach 941-779-1506
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Scuba Diving instruction and equipment rentals. One and two tank
charters also available. Across the
street from the Wreck of the Regina
(aka the Sugar Barge).
Please help yourself to the free literature and flyers
available in our resort office for additional information about these and many
other places of interest in the Sarasota/Bradenton area.