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John Ringling adorned in the landscape of St. Armand Circle with
Italian statues brought over during his many trips to Venice, Roman,
Naples . He also spent lavishly on paintings and art John Ringling had
amassed 60025 paintings at the time of this death 1936
Pelican Man's Bird
Sanctuary 388 -- 4444
Circus Sarasota
777 N. Tamiami Tr. Sarasota, FL 34236-4047
Phone: 941/924-7054 Fax: 941/924-4414
Website: http://www.circussarasota.org/
E-mail: ncspa@gte.net The creation of Circus Sarasota is the first step in realizing the dream of enhancing, producing and propelling the circus arts in Florida and beyond. Our one-ring European-style circus features international circus stars. Visitors to Sarasota will have the opportunity to witness affordable family entertainment, and see that Sarasota is the circus capital of the United States. The legacy continues. Performances December 26, 1999 to January 23, 2000.
Hours: Office open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; performance times vary.
Ed Smith
Stadium Cincinnatti Reds
12 Street and Carol Avenue
Ringling Museum of Art
Monday-Sunday 10am - 5:30pm Adults: $9.00 (Sr. discounts) Children under
13 free. See over 500 years of European art. The Art Museum's loggias
surround a beautiful COURTYARD filled with statues and fountains. See
Ca'd'Zan in the midst of a multimillion dollar restoration. At the
MUSEUM OF THE CIRCUS see sequined costumes, miniature circuses and
elaborately carved wagons. The beaufiul landscaped grounds contain over
400 species of exotic Florida trees, plants and Mable's historic rose
garden. Browse thru the gift shops and enjoy lunch at the BANYAN CAFE.
5401 Bayshore Road
Sarasota, FL34243
Phone: (941) 359-5700
Fax: (941) 359-5745 kgallagh@ringling.org
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Address:5401 Bay Shore Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243-2161 Phone:(941) 351-1660.or
359-5723 941/359-5700 Toll Free (U.S.): 800/660-4278 Fax: 941/359-5745
Website: http://www.ringling.org
E-mail: ringling@concent-ic.net
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily. Admission
to galleries is free on Saturdays.
This museum is the legacy of John Ringling (1866-1936), one of the greatest business tycoons of his day. The museum includes a 22-gallery Art Museum; Museum of the Circus;
Ca'd'Zan, The Ringlings' mansion; courtyard; gardens and grounds.
On displays Renaissance European, modern and Venetian Gothic artworks in
its 22 galleries. Close by is Ca' D'Zan, the 30-room Venetian-Gothic
mansion that Ringling occupied for about 10 years. Expansive gardens and
a circus museum also are part of the complex, which is open year-round.
Admission to the complex is free for children under age 12 (admission to
the art museum is free on Saturdays); For more information, call (941)
359-5723.
What a grand experience awaits you at the John and Mable Ringling Museum
of Art. The art galleries brim with Old Masters, a collection that
includes five world-renowned tapestry cartoons by Peter Paul Rubens.
Marvel at the Late Medieval and Renaissance works by Italian and
northern European Renaissance artists, in addition to French, Dutch,
Flemish and Spanish Baroque paintings. The Ringlings acquired a majority
of the collection. Tour through their winter home,
Ca D'Zan, an opulent mansion that blends everything from
Italian and French Renaissance, Baroque, Venetian Gothic and modern
architecture. The mansion was completed in 1926 and is set to be
repaired and restored to its 1920s appearance. Stroll through the lovely sculpture garden courtyard and the Rose
Garden, perfect spots for snapping photos.
The Circus Galleries offer a collection of circus
memorabilia, a fitting tribute to John Ringling, who collected art work
as the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus became "the Greatest
Show on Earth."
Asolo Theatre Company
5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243-2141
Phone: 941/351-8000 Toll Free (U.S.): 800/361-8388
Fax: 941/351-5796 Website: http://www.asolo.org/
E-mail: asolo@asolo.org
A superb destination theatre. The Asolo celebrates its 41st anniversary this year.
Hours: Call for hours and show schedules.
The new Asolo Center for the Performing Arts,
across the street from the complex at 5401 Bay Shore Road. The original
theater, which lies close to the museum, was shipped in pieces from
Italy by Ringling. It now is used for the art museum's lecture series.
Key Sailing
2 Marina Jack Bayfront Plaza Sarasota, FL 34236-8919
Phone: 941/346-7245 Fax: 941/346-6495
Website: http://www.exploringsarasota.com/5.htm
E-mail: treedsail@aol.com
Half-day and full-day sailing adventures. Dolphin sightings and sunset sails on the beautiful Sarasota Bay and Gulf of Mexico on a 1989 Morgan 41 sailing vessel.
Hours: Open year-round.
Selby Botanical Gardens
811 S Palm Ave Sarasota, FL 34236-7726 Phone: 941/366-5731
(941) 366-5730
Fax: 941/366-9807 Website: http://www.selby.org
E-mail: gadkins@virtu.sar.usf.edu
Nine bay front acres, more than 20,000 tropical plants, including an outstanding collection of orchids and bromeliads; museum; hands-on learning center; greenhouse; and 20 distinct garden areas.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.. every day, closed Christmas.
Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for children older than 5.
This flower-lovers oasis on Sarasota Bay features one of the worlds
largest collections of orchids (more than 5,000) and is the only
botanical garden in the world that specializes in epiphytic plants
(plants that live on moisture in the air). A couple of short walking
trails and 20,000 plants, including bromeliads, bamboo and banyans, are
featured along with the historic Selby mansion (now a gift shop) and a
Museum of Botany and the Arts. Scientists here are responsible for
saving species from extinction. Resident kids and adults should check
out the ongoing horticultural-related classes; don't miss the
once-a-year plant sale.
Mote Marine Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Sarasota, FL 34236-1004 Phone: 941/388-4441
Toll Free (Worldwide): 800/691-MOTE (6683) Phone: (941)
388-1385. or 1-800-691-6683 Fax: 941/388-4242
Website: http://www.mote.org E-mail: info@mote.org
Ten new exhibits, working research labs, touch tank and interactive Sea Cinema. Come face-to-face with a shark or visit with resident manatees and endangered sea turtles. Eco-tours of Sarasota Bay available.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.
This aquarium/museum filled with wonders of the local seas. Its not very
large, and only takes a couple of hours to see, but Mote Marine is
packed full of interesting displays. The main attraction, a shark tank,
features shark species that typically swim around in the same waters you
do
The touch tank is neat; you can handle creatures such as rays and sea
urchins. A variety of small aquariums throughout the building displays
amazing sea life. Its a super educational opportunity for all ages Mote
Marine Aquarium
Mote Aquarium is open 365 days a year from
10:00am to 5:00pm. Come see stingrays, sharks, manatees, sea turtles and
much, much more! View science research at our viewable research labs.
Handicap accessible.
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL34236 Phone: (941) 388-2451
PELICAN MAN BIRD SANCTUARY
Pelican
Man's Bird Sanctuary 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota, Florida 34236-1000 Phone:
(941) 388-4444 Fax: (941) 388-3258 Email:pelican@pelicanman.com Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Cost: Admission is free.
What started as one mans mission to save injured pelicans has developed
into a full-scale sanctuary operation for more than 200 species of
injured birds. Dale Shields, known around here as the "Pelican
Man," welcomes donations but doesn't charge admission. Its a good
chance to get up close to our native birds, providing another important
lesson for the kids . Take your time and look for the unusual like the
crow that talks.
SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS
3701 Bayshore Rd. Sarasota, FL 34234-5211
Phone: 941/355-1112 Toll Free (U.S.): 877/861-6547 Fax: 941/355-1222
(941) 355-5305 Website: http://www.sarasotajunglegardens.com/
E-mail: sarasotajg@aol.com
Acres of beautiful gardens and nature trails for leisurely strolls and picture taking. Jungle animal exhibits, reptile encounters and bird shows, Gardens of Christ, shell museum, kiddie jungle and cafe. Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.
. Cost:$9 for adults, $5 for children. Annual pass for $12.
This peaceful retreat is one of our favorite places to go any time of
year, Cool, shaded trails wander through some of the most well-kept,
lush, tropical vegetation around. Banana trees, hibiscus and rose
gardens, towering palms, ferns and crotons are just some of the flora
encountered on a stroll through the "jungle."
As with most Florida attractions, you'll enjoy some family entertainment
such things as bird shows with 70-year-old Cockatoos that ride bikes on
tight wires or alligator shows featuring 500-pound gators jumping three
feet in the air.
The other native Sarasota critters, such as our friendly snakes are
safely behind glass to keep the fright-effect at a minimum. But the
snakes are fascinating, Bird watchers will be in heaven here. Around
every bend are different feathered friends -- families of ducks waddling
through the palmettos, peacocks and flamingos, (most roam or fly
freely). Photo opportunities are abundant.
Jungle Gardens can easily be experienced in 4 hours if you plan your
time around the bird and reptile show schedules given to you with your
ticket. Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM - 7 days a week. Admission: $9.00 for adults,
$5.00 for children ages 3-12, children under 3 free, $7.00 for seniors
62 and over Cool jungle trails winding through lush tropical vegetation,
240 different species of tropical trees, plants and flowers from all
over the world. Bird & reptile shows, Kiddy Jungle, 21 animal
exhibits, tropical birds, picture posing area, free roaming flamingos
that eat from your hand.
3701 Bayshore Road
Sarasota, FL34234 Phone: (941) 355-5305 sarasotajg@aol.com www.sarasotajunglegardens.com
Golden Apple Dinner Theatre
25 N. Pineapple Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236-5786
Phone: 941/366-5454
Toll Free (U.S. & Canada): 800/652-0920
Fax: 941/364-9100
Website: http://www.hellodolly.org
Candlelit prime rib dinner and Broadway musical entertainment with shows such as Ain't
Misbehavin', Guys and Dolls and My Fair Lady. Second location in Venice. Hours: Call for
showtimes.
SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE TOUR
Address: 61 North Pineapple, Sarasota. Phone: (941) 366-8450.Hours: By
appointment. Cost: $2.
Since its by appointment only, not many people know about this
inexpensive tour that takes you behind the scenes of the opera. Your
tour guide will lead you through the wardrobe department, where all of
the wigs and costumes are constructed. An interesting history of the
acoustically perfect Edwards theater, built in 1926, and a chandelier
that graced Twelve Oaks in Gone With the Wind are included in the
highlights. Sarasota Ballet of Florida 366 -- 6740 Cultural attractions
John Ringling adorned in the landscape of St. Armand Circle with
Italian statues brought over during his many trips to Venice, Roman,
Naples . He also spent lavishly on paintings and art John Ringling had
amassed 60025 paintings at the time of this death 1936
Pelican Man's Bird
Sanctuary 388 -- 4444
Circus Sarasota
777 N. Tamiami Tr. Sarasota, FL 34236-4047
Phone: 941/924-7054 Fax: 941/924-4414
Website: http://www.circussarasota.org/
E-mail: ncspa@gte.net The creation of Circus Sarasota is the first step in realizing the dream of enhancing, producing and propelling the circus arts in Florida and beyond. Our one-ring European-style circus features international circus stars. Visitors to Sarasota will have the opportunity to witness affordable family entertainment, and see that Sarasota is the circus capital of the United States. The legacy continues. Performances December 26, 1999 to January 23, 2000.
Hours: Office open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; performance times vary.
Ed
Smith Stadium Cincinnatti
Reds 12 Street and
Carol Avenue
Ringling Museum of Art
Monday-Sunday 10am - 5:30pm Adults: $9.00 (Sr. discounts) Children under
13 free. See over 500 years of European art. The Art Museum's loggias
surround a beautiful COURTYARD filled with statues and fountains. See
Ca'd'Zan in the midst of a multimillion dollar restoration. At the
MUSEUM OF THE CIRCUS see sequined costumes, miniature circuses and
elaborately carved wagons. The beaufiul landscaped grounds contain over
400 species of exotic Florida trees, plants and Mable's historic rose
garden. Browse thru the gift shops and enjoy lunch at the BANYAN CAFE.
5401 Bayshore Road
Sarasota, FL34243
Phone: (941) 359-5700
Fax: (941) 359-5745 kgallagh@ringling.org
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Address:5401 Bay Shore Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243-2161 Phone:(941) 351-1660.or
359-5723 941/359-5700 Toll Free (U.S.): 800/660-4278 Fax: 941/359-5745
Website: http://www.ringling.org
E-mail: ringling@concent-ic.net
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily. Admission
to galleries is free on Saturdays.
This museum is the legacy of John Ringling (1866-1936), one of the greatest business tycoons of his day. The museum includes a 22-gallery Art Museum; Museum of the Circus;
Ca'd'Zan, The Ringlings' mansion; courtyard; gardens and grounds.
On displays Renaissance European, modern and Venetian Gothic artworks in
its 22 galleries. Close by is Ca' D'Zan, the 30-room Venetian-Gothic
mansion that Ringling occupied for about 10 years. Expansive gardens and
a circus museum also are part of the complex, which is open year-round.
Admission to the complex is free for children under age 12 (admission to
the art museum is free on Saturdays); For more information, call (941)
359-5723.
What a grand experience awaits you at the John and Mable Ringling Museum
of Art. The art galleries brim with Old Masters, a collection that
includes five world-renowned tapestry cartoons by Peter Paul Rubens.
Marvel at the Late Medieval and Renaissance works by Italian and
northern European Renaissance artists, in addition to French, Dutch,
Flemish and Spanish Baroque paintings. The Ringlings acquired a majority
of the collection. Tour through their winter home,
Ca D'Zan, an opulent mansion that blends everything from
Italian and French Renaissance, Baroque, Venetian Gothic and modern
architecture. The mansion was completed in 1926 and is set to be
repaired and restored to its 1920s appearance. Stroll through the lovely sculpture garden courtyard and the Rose
Garden, perfect spots for snapping photos.
The Circus Galleries offer a collection of circus
memorabilia, a fitting tribute to John Ringling, who collected art work
as the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus became "the Greatest
Show on Earth."
Asolo Theatre Company
5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243-2141
Phone: 941/351-8000 Toll Free (U.S.): 800/361-8388
Fax: 941/351-5796 Website: http://www.asolo.org/
E-mail: asolo@asolo.org
A superb destination theatre. The Asolo celebrates its 41st anniversary this year.
Hours: Call for hours and show schedules.
The new Asolo Center for the Performing Arts,
across the street from the complex at 5401 Bay Shore Road. The original
theater, which lies close to the museum, was shipped in pieces from
Italy by Ringling. It now is used for the art museum's lecture series.
Key Sailing
2 Marina Jack Bayfront Plaza Sarasota, FL 34236-8919
Phone: 941/346-7245 Fax: 941/346-6495
Website: http://www.exploringsarasota.com/5.htm
E-mail: treedsail@aol.com
Half-day and full-day sailing adventures. Dolphin sightings and sunset sails on the beautiful Sarasota Bay and Gulf of Mexico on a 1989 Morgan 41 sailing vessel.
Hours: Open year-round.
Selby Botanical Gardens
811 S Palm Ave Sarasota, FL 34236-7726 Phone: 941/366-5731
(941) 366-5730
Fax: 941/366-9807 Website: http://www.selby.org
E-mail: gadkins@virtu.sar.usf.edu
Nine bay front acres, more than 20,000 tropical plants, including an outstanding collection of orchids and bromeliads; museum; hands-on learning center; greenhouse; and 20 distinct garden areas.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.. every day, closed Christmas.
Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for children older than 5.
This flower-lovers oasis on Sarasota Bay features one of the worlds
largest collections of orchids (more than 5,000) and is the only
botanical garden in the world that specializes in epiphytic plants
(plants that live on moisture in the air). A couple of short walking
trails and 20,000 plants, including bromeliads, bamboo and banyans, are
featured along with the historic Selby mansion (now a gift shop) and a
Museum of Botany and the Arts. Scientists here are responsible for
saving species from extinction. Resident kids and adults should check
out the ongoing horticultural-related classes; don't miss the
once-a-year plant sale.
Mote Marine Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Sarasota, FL 34236-1004 Phone: 941/388-4441
Toll Free (Worldwide): 800/691-MOTE (6683) Phone: (941)
388-1385. or 1-800-691-6683 Fax: 941/388-4242
Website: http://www.mote.org E-mail: info@mote.org
Ten new exhibits, working research labs, touch tank and interactive Sea Cinema. Come face-to-face with a shark or visit with resident manatees and endangered sea turtles. Eco-tours of Sarasota Bay available.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.
This aquarium/museum filled with wonders of the local seas. Its not very
large, and only takes a couple of hours to see, but Mote Marine is
packed full of interesting displays. The main attraction, a shark tank,
features shark species that typically swim around in the same waters you
do
The touch tank is neat; you can handle creatures such as rays and sea
urchins. A variety of small aquariums throughout the building displays
amazing sea life. Its a super educational opportunity for all ages Mote
Marine Aquarium
Mote Aquarium is open 365 days a year from
10:00am to 5:00pm. Come see stingrays, sharks, manatees, sea turtles and
much, much more! View science research at our viewable research labs.
Handicap accessible.
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL34236 Phone: (941) 388-2451
PELICAN MAN BIRD SANCTUARY
Pelican
Man's Bird Sanctuary 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota, Florida 34236-1000 Phone:
(941) 388-4444 Fax: (941) 388-3258 Email:pelican@pelicanman.com Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Cost: Admission is free.
What started as one mans mission to save injured pelicans has developed
into a full-scale sanctuary operation for more than 200 species of
injured birds. Dale Shields, known around here as the "Pelican
Man," welcomes donations but doesn't charge admission. Its a good
chance to get up close to our native birds, providing another important
lesson for the kids . Take your time and look for the unusual like the
crow that talks.
SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS
3701 Bayshore Rd. Sarasota, FL 34234-5211
Phone: 941/355-1112 Toll Free (U.S.): 877/861-6547 Fax: 941/355-1222
(941) 355-5305 Website: http://www.sarasotajunglegardens.com/
E-mail: sarasotajg@aol.com
Acres of beautiful gardens and nature trails for leisurely strolls and picture taking. Jungle animal exhibits, reptile encounters and bird shows, Gardens of Christ, shell museum, kiddie jungle and cafe. Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.
. Cost:$9 for adults, $5 for children. Annual pass for $12.
This peaceful retreat is one of our favorite places to go any time of
year, Cool, shaded trails wander through some of the most well-kept,
lush, tropical vegetation around. Banana trees, hibiscus and rose
gardens, towering palms, ferns and crotons are just some of the flora
encountered on a stroll through the "jungle."
As with most Florida attractions, you'll enjoy some family entertainment
such things as bird shows with 70-year-old Cockatoos that ride bikes on
tight wires or alligator shows featuring 500-pound gators jumping three
feet in the air.
The other native Sarasota critters, such as our friendly snakes are
safely behind glass to keep the fright-effect at a minimum. But the
snakes are fascinating, Bird watchers will be in heaven here. Around
every bend are different feathered friends -- families of ducks waddling
through the palmettos, peacocks and flamingos, (most roam or fly
freely). Photo opportunities are abundant
Jungle Gardens can easily be experienced in 4 hours if you plan your
time around the bird and reptile show schedules given to you with your
ticket. Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM - 7 days a week. Admission: $9.00 for adults,
$5.00 for children ages 3-12, children under 3 free, $7.00 for seniors
62 and over Cool jungle trails winding through lush tropical vegetation,
240 different species of tropical trees, plants and flowers from all
over the world. Bird & reptile shows, Kiddy Jungle, 21 animal
exhibits, tropical birds, picture posing area, free roaming flamingos
that eat from your hand.
3701 Bayshore Road
Sarasota, FL34234 Phone: (941) 355-5305 sarasotajg@aol.com www.sarasotajunglegardens.com
Golden Apple Dinner Theatre
25 N. Pineapple Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236-5786
Phone: 941/366-5454
Toll Free (U.S. & Canada): 800/652-0920
Fax: 941/364-9100
Website: http://www.hellodolly.org
Candlelit prime rib dinner and Broadway musical entertainment with shows such as Ain't
Misbehavin', Guys and Dolls and My Fair Lady. Second location in Venice. Hours: Call for
showtimes.
SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE TOUR
Address: 61 North Pineapple, Sarasota. Phone: (941) 366-8450.Hours: By
appointment. Cost: $2.
Since its by appointment only, not many people know about this
inexpensive tour that takes you behind the scenes of the opera. Your
tour guide will lead you through the wardrobe department, where all of
the wigs and costumes are constructed. An interesting history of the
acoustically perfect Edwards theater, built in 1926, and a chandelier
that graced Twelve Oaks in Gone With the Wind are included in the
highlights.
Sarasota Ballet of Florida 366 -- 6740
cultural attractions
Asolo Center of
Performing Arts 351 -- 8,000
Florida West Coast Symphony 953 -- 4252
Golden Apple Theatre 366 -- 5454
The Jazz Club 366 -- 1552
Van Weasel Performing
Arts Hall 953 -- 3366
MYAKKA CITY ATTRACTIONS
Myakka River State Park
One of Florida's largest and most diverse natural areas: the Florida
wild and scenic Myakka River flows through 45 square miles of wetlands,
prairies, hammocks, pinelands and two shallow lakes. The park features
birding, hiking, canoeing, camping, fishing, cabins and wildlife
viewing. Open daily 8am to sunset. Prices: $4.00 per vehicle for 2-8
persons & $2.00 per vehicle for 1 person
13207 S.R. 72
Sarasota, FL34241 Phone: (941) 361-6511 myakka@netsrq.com
MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK AND WILDLIFE TOURSPark--Welcome Address: S.R. 72 (Clark Rd.) 14 miles east of U.S. Hwy. 41, 9 miles east
of I-75. Phone: (941) 361-6511. Hours: 8 a.m. - sunset.
Cost: $2 per person or $4 for two to six people. Airboat and tram tours
run $6 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6 to 12
If you can only fit in one attraction, this is probably the one to
choose. You have the chance to glimpse local natural wonders in their
most primitive state, such as bald eagles perched high in the
moss-draped oaks or alligators sunning on the shores of the Myakka
River. Land tours aboard a tram run December through May, and drivers
give excellent narration of native plants. Airboat rides run all year
you'll learn all about the water birds and other water critters on these
tours. The tours offer a good break from walking, biking or canoeing.
HERRMANNS LIPIZZAN RANCH
Address: Singletary Rd., Myakka City. Phone: (941) 322-1501.
Hours: Shows are at 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday.
Cost: Free.
From January through April, the Lipizzan stallions come home to
entertain audiences free of charge! Actually, this is their training
home, much like the baseball stars, before they travel the country
performing.
PARISH ATTRACTIONS
FLORIDA GULF COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM
Address: 12355 U.S. 301 North, Parrish. Phone: (941) 722-4272.
Hours: Trains depart at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. on Saturdays, 1
p.m. & 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Experience a blast from the past on this 1950s train excursion featuring
air-conditioned lounge cars and open-window coaches. The round-trip
through rural southern Florida lasts about an hour.
Florida Gulf Coast Railroad
Ride vintage railroad coaches from the 30's, 40's and 50's along
original seaboard airline railroad track thru rustic Manatee County. 12
mile round trip (1 hour/20 minutes). Enjoy scenic views and indigenous
plants and wildlife. January-April 11am and 1pm/May-December 11am, 1pm
and 3pm Saturdays and Sundays 1pm and 3pm. Adults: $10.00 Cab Ride:
$20.00. Children: $6.00 Cab Ride: $16.00
PO Box 355
Parrish, FL34219-0355 Phone: (941) 365-5738 fgcrrm@aol.com
ARCADIA ATTRACTIONS
Canoe Outpost
Peace River
2816 NW County Rd 6611 Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: 941/494-1215
Toll free: 800/268-0083 , Fax: 941/494-4391
Web Site: http://www.canoeoutpost.com
Paddle the beautiful Peace River and enjoy wildlife viewing, fishing,
swimming, hiking, camping, fossil hunting, along with canoeing and
kayaking on Florida’s most popular State Canoe Trail. Half day, full
day, and overnight wilderness trips. See the true Florida with Canoe
Outpost, Florida’s oldest & largest outfitter. Be a Peace Paddler!
OSPERY ATTRACTIONS
HISTORIC SPANISH POINT
Address: 500 N. Tamiami Tr., Osprey.
Phone: (941) 966-5214.Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday;
noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Retreat to the Old Florida the first settlers experienced. Lush,
tropical vegetation surrounds refurbished pioneer dwellings on 30 acres.
Take a 90-minute tour and walk through the lives of John and Eliza Webb,
a New York couple who came here to homestead in 1867, where they became
farmers, entrepreneurs and innkeepers for winter visitors. You'll visit
their citrus packing house and boarding house. Mary's Chapel sits
nearby, constructed by the Webbs in honor of a young music student who
died while staying at the Webbs.
The next generation glimpse features a bay front home with a
turn-of-the-century kitchen; wealthy Chicago business woman Bertha
Palmer bought the property in 1912 and planted magnificent gardens. Her
family donated the property to the Gulf Coast Heritage Association in
1980.
An archaeological exhibit, the only Indian shell midden in the United
States that you can walk into, reveals bones, shells and other refuse
from ancient life on the coastline. A video highlights other
archaeological finds made on the grounds. A tram is available for
physically handicapped.
Ivo's Fine Dining
2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, FL 34228 941/383-8898
ID
Lynches Landing Bar & Grill
4000 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228 941/383-0791
S,AL,DFri.,Sat.
THE
HAYELOFT
5540 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key 941-383-3633
Jazz & Blues Upstairs from Euphemia Haye Restaurant
featuring Top Shelf Spirits & Entertainment Nightly
Voted "Sarasota's Best Desserts"
Mar Vista Pub, Inc.
760 Broadway Street,
Longboat Key, FL 34228 941/383-2391
YesA,SL,DYes
Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant
MOORE'S
STONE CRAB 800 Broadway Street
Longboat Key, FL 34228 941/383-2391 941-383-1748
Family owned & operated since 1967 Specializing in Fresh Seafood & Stone Crabs
By Land or Sea • Great Children's Menu
YesA,SL,D $$$ L,D Casual Seafood
Review
Michael's Seafood Grille
Michael's Seafood Grille 214 Sarasota Quay Sarasota
(941) 951-2467 Proprietors Michael Klauber and Philip Mancini
have created something special. Rated as one of Florida's top 20
restaurants by Florida Trend Magazine
LONGBOAT KEY ADULT EDUCATION CENTER
6830Longboat Dr. S.
Longboat Key, FL
383-8811
LONGBOAT
KEY ARTS CENTER 6860 Longboat Dr. S.
Longboat Key, FL
924-5770
Established in 1952, The Longboat Key
Center for the Arts provides instructional classes and workshops in the visual
arts, regularly changing art exhibitions in three separate galleries, and
special events focused on the performing arts, i.e. a variety of musical
programs, to the greater Longboat Key-Sarasota-Manatee counties area of
Southwest Florida.
MANATEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTH CAMPUS
8000 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL
493-3504 x2643
RINGLING SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN
2700 N. Tamiami Trail
351-5100
SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Adult and Community Education
1970 Landings Blvd. Suite 101
361-6590
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA AT SARASOTA/NEW COLLEGE 5700 N. Tamiami Trail
359-4200
VENICE ART CENTER
390 S. Nokomis Ave.
Venice, FL
485-7136
SARASOTA
ENTERTAINMENT
CIRCUS
SARASOTA Continues the legacy started by legendary circus magnate John
Ringling through performances, education, and integrated arts programs.
924-7054
LEBARGE TROPICAL CRUISES
U.S. 41 at Marina Jack's
366-6116
SARASOTA KENNEL CLUB
Greyhound Racing Jan. 3 - April 19
5400 Old Bradenton Rd.
355-7744
SARASOTA POLO CLUB
Games 1PM Every Sunday December - March
8201 Polo Club Lane
359-0000
SARASOTA
RED SOX
Home Games 7PM Mon. - Sat. | 5PM Sunday
Ed Smith Stadium
Cor. 12th St. & Tuttle Ave
365-4460
Sarasota
Ski-A-Rees
The Ski-A-Rees is a non-profit water ski club. They have won numerous awards and
contests and annually entertain thousands of Sarasota residents and visitors
with their shows at Ken Thompson Park.
GAMBLE
PLANTATION STATE HISTORIC SITE
Once the site of a sugar plantation of 3,500 acres owned by Maj. Robert Gamble,
who built an antebellum manor house in the 1840's. Today, the restored and
refurbished Gamble Mansion is the only surviving plantation house in South
Florida and the oldest home in Manatee County. West of I-75 Exit 43 near U.S.
301 East
Ellenton, FL
723-4536
Tours 8 A.M. - sunset Thur. - Mon.
MADIRA BICKEL MOUND
Three periods of Florida Indian culture dating back two-thousand years at this
archaeological site which covers 10 aacres on Terra Ceia Island in Manatee
County.
U.S. 19 north from Bradenton, following the signs to the Sunshine Skyway. Exit
at Terra Ceia Island. The mound site is on the island's west shore, facing the
bay.
722-1017
Open daily from 8 AM to sunset.
MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK
6th Avenue East and 15th Street East
Bradenton, FL
749-7165
9 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Mon. - Sat. | 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. Sun.
Cafe
on the Bay (941)
383-0440 -- set within the luxurious Longboat Key Moorings marina, this
spot offers the best nautical view on the island.
Euphemia
Haye (941)
383-3633 -- The ultimate dining event. This gourmet restaraunt is the
recipient of Florida Trend's Golden Spoon Award. Save room for dessert.
The "Haye Loft" upstairs offers decadent desserts.
Harry's
Continental Kitchen (941) 383-0777 -- Offering early dining, take out
dinners and catering. . I'd give this one four stars!
Mar Vista
(941) 383-2391 -- A casual restaurant and pub with a great water view.
Guest docks are available if arriving by boat.
Moore's
Stone Crab (941)
383-1748 -- The area's most popular destination for the unusual dining
event…bib's required!
Columbia
Restaurant - Authentic Spanish food on St. Armand's Circle. Sidewalk
seating puts you right in the center of the action
Hemmingway's
- Celebrating the life of Ernest Hemmingway, this is a personal favorite.
Great decor and food make this an excellent choice for a dinner for two.
Tommy Bahama
Tropical Cafe -- island atmosphere and great second story view of
St. Armand's Circle
Sarasota
Michaels
on East - For six
consecutive years, one of Florida's top 20 restaurants.
Summerhouse
-- Sarasota's most romantic restaurant
Bijou Cafe -
World class cuisine in downtown Sarasota
Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Tourism, visitor and hotel information for Sarasota County including
Longboat Key, Lido, St. Armands, Siesta Key, Venice, Casey Key, Englewood
and North Port. http://www.sarasotafl.org/ - (English) - [Save
Page] - [What's
Related]
Sarasota Downtown Association
- A thriving centerpiece where 40,000 people a day come to work, shop, visit
county offices or simply stroll along the sidewalks, window shopping,
greeting fri... http://www.downtownsarasota.com/ - (English) - [Save
Page] - [What's
Related]
Marie's
Italian Kitchen
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