Ride and Paddle rideandpaddle.com Fox Lea Farm foxleafarm.net Sarasota’s premier bike and kayak rental business: Beach wheel chairs, paddleboards, e-bikes, kayaks, scooters. Located at the Bay Conservancy and Siesta Key. 6551 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242, (941) 346-1797 Fox Lea Farm is a family-owned, top-quality equestrian facility, located in the beautiful area of Venice, Florida. 800 N Auburn Rd, Venice, FL 34292, (941) 809-6361 SURROUNDING AREAS bishopscience.org The Happy Thrifter thehappythriftershopper.com The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Explore the world of science and nature. From mastodons and manatees to meteorites, there’s something here for everyone. Discover what The Bishop has for you! 201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205, (941) 746-4131 We take you on a fun Mystery Resale Shopping Bus Tour sponsored by our local resale guide, The Happy Thrifter. We don’t disclose the location until you board our bus. Serving Sarasota Area, (941) 786-4847 Sail Venice sailvenice.com Canoe Outpost-Peace River canoeoutpost.com Paddle the historic Peace River with Canoe Outpost-Peace River. Enjoy wildlife viewing, swimming, fossil hunting, fishing, picnics, hiking, and wilderness camping. 2816 NW County Rd 661, Arcadia, FL 34266, (800) 268-0083 SailVenice is located at the Crow’s Nest Marina and Restaurant, near Historic Downtown Venice. Five sailing tours daily, call for reservation & sail with us! 1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice, FL 34285, (941) 554-2190 Sarasota Fishing Fleet/The Miss Venice themissvenice.com Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions herrmannsroyallipizzans.com Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions is a historical farm dedicated to exhibiting and promoting the Lipizzan breed, one of the rarest horse breeds in the world. 32755 Singletary Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251, (941) 322-1501 Deep Sea Fishing Fish Guaranteed. Shark tooth discovery dolphin wildlife fish & crab trap pulling boat cruises. 18-passenger boat w/ restroom & air-conditioned cabin. 509 N Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34285, (941) 809-5393 Venice Florida Tours venicefltours.com Myakka Elephant Ranch myakkaelephantranch.org Downtown Venice History Walking, Bicycle, Golf Cart and Ghost Tours. 1222 Lucaya Ave, Venice, FL 34285, (817) 714-6092 Tusk to Tail, African to Asian, elephant conservation is our primary purpose. Intimate elephant encounters enlighten, educate & provide an unforgettable experience. Appointment Only, Myakka City, FL 34251, (941) 702-0220 TRANSPORTATION SARASOTA Avis Budget -Downtown SRQ avis.com/en/locations/us/fl/sarasota/avsd1 CAR RENTALS Myakka Outdoors myakkaoutdoors.com Myakka River State Park is one of the best wildlife observation spots in the state offering the chance to see bald eagles, wood storks, osprey and more. 13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241, (941) 923-0220 Solomon’s Castle Avis Budget Downtown conveniently located 4.7 miles from SRQ/Bradenton airport. Privately owned. No airport fees. 435 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 806-6093 solomonscastle.com Home/Galleries of internationally known artist, Howard Solomon. Enjoy lunch at The Boat in the Moat Restaurant and Gardens. Pristine Old Florida Properties. 4533 Solomon Rd, Ona, FL 33865, (863) 494-6077 Blue Ribbon Transportation limosrq.com LIMOUSINES & TOWN CARS TerraNova Equestrian Center terranovaequestrian.com Focused on luxury late model sedan, SUV, Limo, and Party Bus Services. Airport service to all locations, sporting events, weddings or any other special event. Serving Sarasota Area, (941) 404-0458 Discover international equestrian competition and horses from around the world! Experience exciting horse shows, kids’ activities and great dining-VIP available! 31625 Clay Gully Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251, (941) 557-8014 Cruise Connection by Escot Bus Lines cruiseconnection.travel BUS & CHARTERS TreeUmph! Adventure Course treeumph.com Climb, swing & soar up to 60 ft in the air on wobbly bridges, hanging nets, and our giant Triumph zipline! 14 acres of adventure located 25 minutes from Sarasota. 21805 State Rd 70 E, Bradenton, FL 34202, (941) 348-1377 Bus transportation to your next cruise. Round trip or one way service to Miami & Ft Lauderdale ports. Pickup points in Sarasota, Bradenton & Venice. Private charters also! Serving Sarasota Area, (941) 256-8762 Sarasota Bradenton Intl. Airport flysrq.com AIRLINES & AIRPORTS VENICE Creator’s Farm and Garden creatorsfarmandgarden.com Creator’s Farm and Garden is a new agritourism business that offers an old Florida experience of touring grand oaks intermingled with lush gardens. 3025 Frederick Dr, Venice, FL 34292, (941) 275-2650 SRQ provides an easy travel experience for area visitors. With 11 airlines and 50+ destinations, travelers can fly nonstop to major cities across the US and beyond. 6000 Airport Cir, Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 359-2770 VisitSarasota.com 69
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