NATURE’S CANVAS AWAITS Venice Fishing Pier Anchor’s Away There’s nothing better than a day spent on the water with friends and family—especially in Sarasota with sparkling blue waters and sandbar hopping to fill your boating itinerary. Cannons Marina makes it easier than ever to kick off a boating adventure with no-contract rentals for a day, week and month. If wind in your sails is more your style, reserve your sightseeing or sunset cruise on Key Sailing’s 41’ Morgan yacht, where you’ll sink into bean bags while enjoying fine chocolates. For more of a floating tiki hut experience, pack your own happy-hour drinks and charter Cruisin’ Tikis Sarasota . If tropical cocktails, light fare and live music are your idea of a good time, hop aboard the LeBarge Tropical Cruises . Leaving right from Bayfront Park in Downtown Sarasota, you’ll have a lively time on this palm tree-laden tour boat with a rooftop bar. Suncoast Oasis Boat Tours will take you on an eco-tour to the best spots for swimming, snorkeling and exploring the islands around the Gulf Coast while the designated captains of Happy Go Lucky Siesta Key Boat Tours make bar-hopping and dolphin watching dreams come true. Play Ball! Watch as many baseball games as your heart desires throughout Sarasota County, home of Spring Training Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves. Book your tickets to watch the Orioles at major league facility Ed Smith Stadium , near Downtown Sarasota. 12 Official Visitors Guide of Sarasota County ®