ARTS & CULTURE COME ALIVE Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Cultural Tours & Experiences Sarasota is the “Circus Capital of the World” and we have multiple venues dedicated to keeping the circus alive. At the Circus Arts Conservatory , watch the show or “run away and join the circus” with different circus arts classes for both children and adults. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like being in the circus at The Ringling , plus learn the history and legacy of the circus in Sarasota. Watch a world-class show with international artists under the European-style big-top tent at Circus Sarasota in Nathan Benderson Park. Explore Sarasota’s African-American history with historian Vickie Oldham on the Newtown Alive Trolley . You can also become a member of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition , which is working towards establishing an African-American cultural center in Newtown. Uncover Sarasota’s rich history dating back to the native tribes who lived here with the Historical Society of Sarasota County via educational lectures, trolley tours and historical bay tours on the LeBarge cruise boat. For historical and themed tours (including haunted and holiday ones!), snag tickets for Discover Sarasota Tours , an open-air trolley that runs year-round. Get active with Venice Florida Tours , offering bicycle tours and a Haunted History Walking Tour. In Osprey, Historic Spanish Point’s group tours provide a peek into the past by highlighting history, archaeological research and native plants. At the Venice Museum , learn all about the history of Venice, Florida from more than 30,000 historical artifacts on display. Circus Arts Conservatory 18 Official Visitors Guide of Sarasota County ®
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