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Asolo Repertory Theatre. Live theater at the FSU Center for the performing arts, next to the Ringling Museum, Sarasota.

Beach Walks and other public events sponsored by Sarasota County. Click for calendar.

Busch Gardens. Thrill rides, shows, wild animals and birds in near-natural habitats. Something for everybody. One hour north, Tampa.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Boardwalk tour through unspoiled wilderness of native plants, animals and birds. Managed by Audubon society.  About 2 hours south, Naples.

Crowley Museum and Nature Center. Wildlife trails, restored buildings from the settler era, observation tower, educational programs. Sarasota county, east of exit 210.

Dali Museum. World's largest collection of the works of surrealist artist and showman Salvador Dali. About an hour's drive, St Petersburg. While you're in the area, take the pink tour bus and have lunch on The Pier.

Dancing - Ballet, ballroom, hula, line or tap and other public events sponsored by Sarasota County. Click for calendar.

Edison-Ford Estates. Winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Museum, laboratory, extensive grounds, guided tours. About 1 1/2 hours away, Ft. Meyers.

Florida Everglades. Like no place else on earth. Gulf Coast Visitors center offers guided boat tours through the "Thousand Islands". Shark Valley Visitor's Center a two-hour tram tour across the "river of grass" to observation tower, passing scores of alligators, rare birds. About 3 hours south on US 41, either makes a long but unforgettable day trip.

G-WIZ Interactive Science Center. Youth-oriented science museum with hands-on exhibits, educational programs.  Sarasota.

Historic Spanish Point. Historical site spanning prehistoric shell mound, early settlers, and remaining grounds of the Bertha Potter Palmer estate. Osprey.

Legacy Trail. Continuing project to convert old railroad right-of-way to a 12-mile biking and hiking trail from Clark Road to historic Venice train station. Numerous convenient trailheads with parking.

Manatee Viewing Center. See manatees as they congregate in the warm waters from Tampa Electric's power plant. Nov-April, about an hour's drive north, I-75 exit 246.

Myakka River State Park. Airboat ride, tram tour in season, wildlife boardwalk, treetop canopy walk. Bicycle and canoe rentals. Cabins. Alligators. Only 20 minutes away, east of exit 205.

Nokomis Beach, Minutes from Sorrento East. Parking, white sand beach, lifeguard, refreshment pavilion. Drummers Fridays at sunset.

North Jetty Park. Just beyond Nokomis Beach. Jetty at Venice Inlet attracts fishermen, boaters, porpoises, pelicans. Fish camp. Beach. Picnicking. Glorious at sunset.

Oscar Scherer State Park. This small state park, our next door neighbor to the north, offers a variety of hiking trails, bird watching, endangered scrub jay habitat.

Prime Outlets. Over 100 factory outlet stores. Shop 'til you drop. Ellenton, right at I-75 exit 224.

Ringling Estate. Includes spectacular art museum, historic home of John & Mabel Ringling, circus museum, rose garden and beautiful grounds.  Museum free Mondays.  Sarasota, north of downtown on Rte 41.

Sarasota Bay Explorer Cruises. Guided eco-tour of Sarasota Bay, see bird rookeries, net live sea creatures. Board behind Mote Marine laboratory.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Old Florida style family fun with reptile show, bird show, parrots, animal exhibits. Sarasota, north of downtown via Rte 41.

Sarasota Opera. Professional performances of extraordinary quality for a city this size in newly renovated opera house.

Sports and Activities. Aerobics, tennis lessons, water exercise, more. Sponsored by Sarasota County. Click for calendar.

St Armands Circle. Upscale shops and restaurants, St Armands Key just over the Ringling Causeway Bridge from Sarasota.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Musicals, concerts and big name performers in the magnificent  purple landmark on the bay. (Say "wayzel" not "weasel".) Sarasota.

Venice Theatre. (Formerly Venice "Little" Theatre.) Community theatre brings live drama, comedy, musicals, popular entertainment. to downtown Venice.