THINGS TO DO SARASOTA Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium orioles.com/sarasota CASEY KEY/ NOKOMIS/ OSPREY Sarasota Trap, Skeet & Sporting Clays, Inc. sarasotagunclub.com 4 trap fields, 3 skeet fields, wobble trap, 5 stand, 4 sporting clays courses with a total of 52 stations, pro-shop, golf cart & gun rentals. 3445 Rustic Rd., Nokomis, FL 34275, (941) 488-3223 Sarasota’s hometown team for Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium, a year-round sports complex for baseball, concerts and community events. Games begin in February. 2700 12th St., Sarasota, FL 34237, (941) 893-6300 The Bay Park ENGLEWOOD/ MANASOTA/ NORTH PORT Happy Capys happycapys.org thebaysarasota.org Interact with our adorable Capybaras in this once-in-a-lifetime, personal experience. Small group experiences available most weekdays and weekends! 2620 Worth Ave., Englewood, FL 34224, (941) 474-7884 The Bay is a signature public park along Sarasota Bay designed to be a “one park for all”; open and accessible, free and welcoming for everyone to enjoy. 1055 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 203-5316 Big Cat Habitat Conservation and Education Center bigcathabitat.org LAKEWOOD RANCH Big Summer Golf Card bigsummergolf.com Educational, fun-filled adventure with 350+ animals including: lions, tigers, bears and more! Enjoy our charming petting zoo. Available for private events & tours! 7101 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34240, (941) 371-6377 30 Yrs! Golf privilege card offering savings & unlimited access at dozens of golf courses in SW & Central FL. Also special play dates at select private courses. 7313 International Pl., #120, Sarasota, FL 34240, (941) 923-2232 Discover Sarasota Tours Offering 18 entertaining and informative air-conditioned daytime trolley tours and nighttime musical theater shows of Sarasota & Venice. 1826 4th St., Sarasota, FL 34236, discoversarasotatours.com Jumpin Fun Inflata Park jfipark.com USA’s largest indoor inflatable adventure park, 250-ft Air Rider Zip Rail Coaster, #1 for kids birthday parties. Corporate events/team building. 7321 Trade Ct., Sarasota, FL 34240, (941) 388-5867 (941) 260-9818 Dolphin Paddlesports economytackle.com LIDO KEY/ ST. ARMANDS Kayaking SRQ Tours & Rentals kayakingsrq.com Kayak sales, stand-up paddle boards, tackle, clothing and accessories for sale. Kayak and SUP rentals and lessons. 6018 S. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL 34231, (941) 922-9671 Historical Society of Sarasota County hsosc.com (941) 799-1863 Top Rated on TripAdvisor! Take a Guided Tour through Sarasota’s hidden gem, the Exotic Mangrove Tunnels, while searching for sea life who call Sarasota Bay home. 190 Taft Dr., Sarasota, FL 34236, A gateway to explore Sarasota’s history, traditions and culture. Docent tours in Sarasota’s oldest buildings. Historic white church available for weddings. 1260 12th St., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 364-9076 Katy’s Cat Cafe katyscatcafe.com Sarasota Sailing Squadron sarasotasailingsquadron.org Join our club! Affordable memberships, enjoyable facilities, perfect location on the bay! Vibrant community. Sail, race, socialize, learn to sail and thrive with us! 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 388-2355 Sarasota’s First Cat Café! Enjoy locally sourced, organic beverages, baklava & gelato. We partner with local shelters for a unique cat adoption experience. 1490 Blvd. Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236, (303) 945-0045 Key Sailing Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water-Ski Show Team skiarees.com siestakeysailing.com For 60+ years the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees have brought free entertainment to Sarasota Bay. Check out our website or FB Page for more info on our FREE water ski shows. 1602 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 388-1666 Personalized daytime and sunset cruises. Multiple small business awards. Trip Advisor 5 Star Hall of Fame. Hometown couple sailing Sarasota together since the 70’s. 2 Marina Plz., Slip E-19, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 346-7245 Laurel Oak Country Club laureloak.com Save Our Seabirds saveourseabirds.org Wander a serene outdoor haven, home to ~100 rescued birds: hawks, owls, parrots, seabirds & more! FREE admission. Open daily. 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 388-3010 Sarasota’s engaging, fun, private Country Club Laurel Oak features 36 holes of championship golf and a state of the art tennis club. 2700 Gary Player Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34240, (941) 378-3608 LeBarge Tropical Cruises lebargetropicalcruises.com LONGBOAT KEY Cannons Marina cannonsmarina.com Enjoy dolphinwatch, sightseeing, sunset or rhythm on the bay cruise aboard the double decker boat with food menu of light snacks and full bar available for purchase. 2 Marina Plz., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 366-6116 Looking for a fun day on the water? At Cannons Marina, we rent boats for the day, week or month. We have the area’s nicest rentals. Reserve your boat today. 6040 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228, (941) 383-1311 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota & Historic Spanish Point Campus selby.org Happy Paddler Kayak Tours & EcoVentures happypaddler.com Sarasota’s award-winning kayak tour & rental company! Enjoy incredible beaches, mangrove tunnels, manatees & dolphins on a laid-back adventure. Come smile with us! 522 Cedar St., Longboat Key, FL 34228, (941) 773-1920 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens provides 45 acres of bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional history. 1534 Mound St., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 366-5731 Marina Jack II Cruises marinajacks.com/sightseeing-cruises/the-marina-jack-ii.html Join us for a relaxing sightseeing lunch or sunset dinner cruise through the intercoastal and the Gulf of Mexico. 2 Marina Plz., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 365-4232 66 Official Visitors Guide of Sarasota County ®
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