Sarasota Travel Tips
Things to do and see while visiting or vacationing to Sarasota Florida!
The 56-mile long Sarasota Bay will never leave you bored. Sarasota Bay is perfect for fishing, water skiing, or just relaxing on a boat in the gorgeous sunny Sarasota weather.
Siesta Key Florida Beach was just named the 2nd best beach in the United States for 2009 by Dr Beach. Boating enthusiast enjoy everything from fishing to leisure rides in the Gulf and Bay. If you love the water, Sarasota has it all waiting for you.
The county boasts thirty-five miles of amazing Florida beaches and 6 barrier islands. And these are not your typical beaches. The pure white sand of Siesta Key or Lido Key is going to take your breath away. At Siesta Key, you can snorkel for sea sponges on Crescent Beach, or travel a little further south and wade through mild surf to collect shark teeth on Venice Beach.
Residents and visitors of Sarasota enjoy championship golf, sailing, boating, tennis, swimming, nature trails, canoeing and kayaking as well as beachcombing, shell collecting. Outdoor activities are endless in this coastal city. Downtown Sarasota’s Farmers Market is a popular attraction each Sunday.
In downtown Sarasota you can visit the Friday night gallery walks, catch the music once a month at “Downtown After Five” or spend a Saturday morning at the farmers Market.
Sarasota has signature sunsets. Each day Sarasota’s setting sun provides a spectacular light show enjoyed by thousands. Many visitors and residents enjoy watching the sun melt into the Gulf of Mexico at dusk each day. It is truly and unforgettable experience.
Sarasota offers everything from shopping, to fantastic restaurants, to exceptional golf, and of course, the most gorgeous beaches in the country.