Things to do in Sarasota:

Besides the beaches which are excellent for both swimming and walking,

Sarasota offers many outdoor activities such as golf, fishing, and sailing,

along with great art galleries and museums.

Here are some helpful links:

Sarasotafl.org – a general site listing things to do

sarasotagolfnet.com – a comprehensive listing of golf courses

Resources for jet ski and sailboat rental, parasailing, and fishing charters

Oscar Scherer State Park and Myakka State Forest – canoe by alligators or hike

in a jungle-like setting

Jungle Gardens – Mingle with flamingos or watch parrots ride bicycles

Selby Gardens – excellent indoor and outdoor botanical gardens on the bay

Mote Marine Aquarium – tropical fish aquarium and exhibits

Ringling Museum – fantastic and sometimes gaudy art museum and former home of

John Ringling, along with a circus museum

Sarasota County Arts Council – a comprehensive listing of art galleries

G. Wiz – Children’s science museum

Florida Ever-Glides – Segway tour of Sarasota

Pelican Man bird sanctuary

Salvador Dali Museum – In St. Petersburg

Disney World! – Two and a half hours from Sarasota

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