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Things to Do in Sarasota Florida

Sarasota area attractions and places of interest.
Lido Beach
Lido Beach is located on the gulf-fronted Lido Key and is one of Sarasota's well-kept secrets.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Showcases over 200,000 plants in outdoor and display house gardens.
Mote Marine Laboratory Aquarium
A nonprofit organization dedicated to excellence in marine sciences. Open daily including holidays.
Ringling Museums - Sarasota
The Ringling Museum of Art house John Ringling's extensive art collection. His mansion, Ca da zan, has recently had its 32 rooms and 15 baths restored. The Museum of the Circus houses artifacts from the "Greatest Show on Earth."
Sarasota Classic Car Museum
It's been around for over 50 years, but this ride back into time has just been renovated and is better than ever. There is also an antique game arcade!
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
A tropical adventure with lush gardens, tropical birds, and Florida's wildest of wildlife - alligators!
Smugglers Cove Mini-Golf
Play "adventure-style" miniature golf while surrounded by rushing waters and real live alligators! Don't miss printing the discount coupon for $1 off your 18 holes of golf!
St. Armands Circle
An enchanting circle of fine shops and gourmet restaurants.
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