Things to Do

Siesta Key offers Beaches, Tennis Courts, Playgrounds, and Beautiful Sunsets.  There is a lot to see in our surrounding areas.  Your Vacation will be a Memorable Vacation and you will want to Return Year after Year!

For those who want to get closer to nature, Marie Selby Gardens, Mote Marine Aquarium and Marine Science Center, Oscar Scherer State Park and Myakka State Park are nearby. Sarasota offers many golf courses, all types of water sports including deep sea fishing on charter boats, swimming, boating, skiing, windsurfing and canoeing, shopping on St. Armand’s Circle with its many fine boutiques and several great.

End your day by dining in a luxurious waterside setting or walking the sparkling white beach while enjoying a beautiful sunset. Your stay in our island paradise will be most memorable.

Canoeing/Kayaking/Jet Ski

Heaven Kayak
(941) 504-6296
http://www.kayakfl.com/

Siesta Sports Rentals
6551 Midnight Pass Rd.
Siesta Key, FL 34242
(941) 346-1797
http://www.siestasportsrentals.com

Jet Ski Rentals
1249 Stickney Pt. Rd.
Siesta Key, FL 34242
(941) 346-3000
http://www.siestakeyjetski.com

Sailing

Key Sailing
(941) 346-7245
http://www.keysailingsarasota.com

State Parks

Myakka River State Park
13208 S.R. 72
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6511
http://www.MyakkaRiver.org

Oscar Scherer State Park
1843 S. Tamiami Trail
Osprey, Florida 34229
(941) 483-5956
http://www.floridastateparks.org/oscarscherer/default.cfm

Museums

Crowley Museum and Nature Center
16405 Myakka Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 322-1000
http://www.crowleymuseumnaturectr.org

Historic Spanish Point
337 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL
(941) 966-5214
http://www.historicspanishpoint.org

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
900 South Palm Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 366-5731
http://www.selby.org

Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 359-5700
http://www.ringling.org

Sarasota Classic Car Museum
500 N. Tamiami Trail (US 41)
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 355-6228
http://www.sarasotacarmuseum.org

South Florida Museum
201 10th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 746-4131
http://www.southfloridamuseum.org

Fun for the Family

Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34242
(941) 371-6377
http://bigcathabitat.org

 

GWIZ
1001 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL
(941) 309-4949
http://www.gwiz.org

Mote Marine Laboratory

1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 388-4441
http://www.mote.org

Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore Rd
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-5305
http://www.sarasotajunglegardens.com

Dog Track

Sarasota Kennel Club
5400 Bradenton Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-7777
http://www.sarasotakennelclub.com

& Shop

Created Gems in Gold and Silver
5212 Ocean Blvd.
Siesta Key, FL 34242
(941) 346-0988
http://www.siestakeygems.com

Maduro’s Cigar Lounge and Bar
7386 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 925-4747

Siesta Key Tropical Wines
5138C Ocean Blvd
Siesta Key, FL 34242
(941) 552-9105

Baby & Toddler Rentals

A&A Baby Rentals
2023 Constitution Blvd.
Sarasota FL  34231
(941) 921-7688
http://www.aababyrentals.com

Bait & Tackle Shops and Charters

CB’s Bait & Tackle
1249 Stickney Point Rd.
Sarasota, FL  34231
(941) 349-4400
http://www.cbsoutfitters.com

Cool Breeze Boat & Jet Ski Rentals, Kayaks Too
100 Circuit Road
Nokomis, FL 34292
(941) 485-3333
http://www.coolbreezeboatrentals.com

Economy Tackle
6018 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
(941) 922-9671
http://www.floridakayak.com/

Sarasota Boat Rental
2 Marina Plaza
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 951-0550
http://www.sarasotaboatrental.com

Sea Dog Fishing Charters
(941) 922-7672
http://www.seadogfishing.com

A Rodbender Fishing Charters
920 John Ringling Causeway
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 320-8171
http://www.sarasotafishingcharter.com

Enjoy Sarasota Activities

Bobby Jones Golf Complex / 941-955-8097
Circus Sarasota / 941-360-7399
DK Quarter Horses / 941-377-6226
Ed Smith Sports Stadium /941-954-4101
FSU Center for Performing Arts / 941-351-8000
G.WIZ, The Hands-On Science Museum / 941-906-1851
Municipal Auditorium / 941-954-4165
Oscar Scherer State Park / 941-483-5956
Parks and Recreation – Sarasota County / 941-492-3156
Pelican Man’s Bird Sanctuary / 941-388-4444
Smugglers Cove Mini Golf  / 941-756-0043
The Players of Sarasota / 941-365-2494
Ringling School of Professional Education / 941-955-8866
Ringling Museum of Art / 941-359-5700
Sailors Circus / 941-361-6350
Sarasota Ballet / 941-351-8000
Sarasota-Bradenton Children’s Zoo / 941-360-8315
Sarasota Classic Car Museum / 941-355-6228
Sarasota County Fair Grounds / 941-966-6338
Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc. / 941-955-8194
Sarasota Golden Apple Theater / 941-366-5454
Sarasota Jungle Gardens /941-355-5305
Sarasota Kennel Club / 941-355-7744
Sarasota Opera House / 941-953-7030
Selby Botanical Gardens / 941-366-5730
Senior Friendship Centers / 941-955-2122
Siesta Key Drum Circle
S.W. Florida’s Wineries
Trolley Tours / 941-364-8678
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall /941- 953-3366
Venice Little Theater / 941-488-1115
Warm Mineral Springs / 941-426-1692