Attractions in Sarasota Florida

A full range of attractions await the visitor to Sarasota. From first-rate museums, performing arts center galleries to wildlife rescue opertions and beautiful botanical gardens, Sarasota has much to offer.

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Attractions in Sarasota Florida

Attractions in Sarasota Florida

January 24, 2012

If you're spending a few days in Sarasota, make sure you don't miss out on some of Florida's most interesting attractions.

Certainly, the beaches and bay are a big draw - all 40 miles worth! And the world-class arts venue that's supported by the local community is noteworthy all by itself.

You're in for a blend of a fabuous collection of marine life, tropical gardens, historical sites and more. You can even see a full sized skeleton of a Wooley Mammoth (10,000 years old).

Featured Attractions

De Soto National Memorial De Soto National Memorial - Operated by the National Park Service, this site marks the base camp and starting point of the historic De Soto expedition of 1539. A favorite anchoring point for sailors and boaters. Hiking trails, re-enactments and more. - [more]

Sarasota Florida Beaches - Lido Longboat, Siesta Keys, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach Guide to the Sarasota Beaches - Guide to the Sarasota Beaches from Venice and Englewood to Anna Maria Island: Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island and others. - [more]

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - This 15 acre tropical paradise is just steps from downtown Sarasota and features a spectacular collection of rare tropical plants - over 20,000. Indoor rainforest exhibit well suited for children. - [more]

Mote Aquarium Mote Aquarium - At the Mote Aquarium, you’ll run into a 135,000 gallon habitat for sharks, jellyfish, turtles, two unique manatees, two touch pools, along with a mollusk exhibit that includes a 25 foot giant squid (preserved) – truly a beautiful aquarium. - [more]

Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary - Florida's largest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center is located on Sarasota's City Island - between Longboat Key and Lido Key. Established in 1980 and treating thousands of sick and injured birds each year, the Sanctuary is open to visitors all year. - [more]

Sarasota Jungle Gardens Sarasota Jungle Gardens - Zoological gardens near downtown Sarasota in operation for over 60 years. This 10 acre park features wildlife shows and exhibits. See Flamingos, Alligators, Monkeys, birds and reptiles and more. - [more]