Its unique crystal white sand (once voted the whitest sand in the world), clear and calm waters, boardwalks and free parking makes Siesta Key a celebrated public beach for families, tourists and young and old alike.Located at the south end of Beach Road, on Siesta Key. Concessions, lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables and showers,lighted tennis courts are available.
948 Beach Rd
Sarasota, FL 34242

C.B.’s Saltwater Outfitters has been a Sarasota institution and a leader in the sportfishing community since 1959.
Located on beautiful Siesta Key Florida, C.B.’s offers exciting opportunities for fishing anglers of all levels. From Charters fishing to boat rentals for touring our beautiful Sarasota bays and miles of Intercoastal waterways.
C.B.’s features a full line of ORVIS endorsed outfitters clothing, and guide service. A wide variety of fishing equipment, outdoor clothing, tackle, live and frozen bait, boat rentals, Florida fishing licenses, beach gear, soda, beer, snacks, and ice.

.Sarasota is one of America's most desirable places to live, work and raise a family. The clean air, sparkling white sand beaches and sunny climate have made it world famous as a center for the good life. In fact, Forbes has named Sarasota one of the best places for business and careers, and Money magazine recognized it as the nation's best small city, one of the best places to retire, and one of the cities with the best health care systems.

Additionally, Sarasota's vibrant recreational and cultural scene offers activities for every taste and budget. It is a diverse area with big city amenities and small town ease of living. Business owners and employees enjoy not only the good life but a thriving business climate. Our top-rated schools and motivated workforce also contribute to why Sarasota is home to some of the most successful and productive companies in the country.

Culturally elegant and brimming with adventure, yet laid back and tranquil. This is a vacation destination like no other.

Wrapped with 35 miles of silken beachfront, Sarasota is a package of rich cultural history, sun-drenched islands, natural treasures and unlimited discoveries. Come ... get to know Sarasota and Her Islands and see for yourself what makes this area so remarkable.

A warm, tropical welcome from the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce. We're delighted that you are visiting our Website, and we hope that you're planning to visit Siesta Key soon, to enjoy the incredible natural beauty in our little piece of paradise. Located on the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico across the bay from Sarasota, Florida, Siesta Key has a wonderful little village full of shops and restaurants, beaches that offer miles of crystal-white sand for fun, sport or relaxation, and every sort of accommodation - whether you're looking for a fantastic place to buy a home or the perfect spot for a memorable vacation.

Search our site for information that will help you enjoy your time on Siesta Key. See which of our award-winning beaches will work best for your plans. Investigate the rental accommodations available near the beaches, in the Village or on the mainland. Our Visitor Information, Relocation and Community pages are full of interesting and helpful facts about Siesta Key and the surrounding area.

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Explore the secrets of the sea with touch pools, shark, dolphin, manatee and sea turtle exhibits and over 100 other species of marine life. Viewable working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory.

Mote Aquarium is proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). As an institution accredited by AZA, Mote has met rigorous, professional standards for animal management, veterinary care, wildlife conservation and research, education, safety, staffing and more. Click here to learn more about Mote Aquarium, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the care of

Experience Nature Where Fun Is In Full Bloom
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida is a not-for-profit institution fostering understanding and appreciation of tropical plants, especially epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants), through programs of research, conservation, education and display. Selby Gardens is perhaps best known for its living collection of more than 6,000 orchids.

The 9.5-acre bayfront property is an open-air and under-glass museum of more than 20,000 colorful plants, many collected in the wild on over 150 scientific expeditions to tropical rain forests by Selby Gardens research staff. Seven greenhouses are the heart of botanical research and plant identification, for which Selby Gardens is internationally recognized.

Throughout the grounds of the historic Selby estate are many distinct garden areas, including the Tropical Display House with its lush rain forest atmosphere, the towering Bamboo Pavilion, Banyan Grove, Cactus and Succulent Garden and Cycad Collection. Also on the grounds is the former Christy Payne Mansion, a unique example of eclectic Southern Colonial architecture. The Mansion, on the National Register of Historic Places, is the home to ever-changing botanical art and photography exhibits.

Children will delight in our indoor “rainforest,” brilliant dart frog collection, and our gardens abundant with tropical flora and fauna. More than 150 scientific expeditions to rainforests around the world have contributed to our collection of more than 20,000 living plants, truly a wonder to see!

Whether you are a circus, art, or history fan, the Ringling has something for everyone in the family! In 1911, John Ringling and his wife, Mable purchased 20 acres of waterfront property in Sarasota, Florida. Today, that investment welcomes visitors from around the globe with fine art, historic mansion, two circus museums and a jewel-box of a theater. What started as John and Mable Ringling’s dream stands today as a tribute to America’s cultural history.

Let our epicurean delights tantalize your taste buds with award-winning cuisine. Lounge in the atmosphere, savor the delicacies created by master chefs, indulge in the vintage wines and libations. Enjoy casual fare from the many specialty food shops or dine leisurely on superb cuisine from around the world.
Experience the ambiance of exotic lands and far away places. Fulfill your shopping passions with fashion elegance, fine collectables, antiques, crystal, china and precious gems.

Whatever your heart desires. You don't have to travel far to find the world's treasures, they're all here... on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, Florida.

1331 First St.
Sarasota, FL 34236
861-1100
Monday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The Sarasota Opera House plays host to everything from opera, symphony and classical ballet to film festivals, popular music concerts, comedy shows and clowns. In addition to the theater, the Opera Complex includes a Pavilion with a spacious, multi-purpose banquet/performance facility; the Peterson Great Room, which can seat up to 390 people. Private meeting space, as well as private rehearsal rooms are part of the pavilion. The William E. Schmidt Opera Theatre seats 1164.

G.WIZ makes science relevant, technology understandable, and learning an interactive adventure.
In May 1993, recognizing the educational and cultural value the science center added to the community, the Sarasota City Commission voted to provide GCWS with a new permanent home, the former Selby Library building. In December 1997, the city commission reconfirmed its commitment to provide the bay front facility to the science center and a 20-year lease for the building was signed in January 1998. With the lease secured, the board implemented plans for the move to the new facility.

The Board worked with Hands-On, a nationally recognized museum planning company, to create a fresh image for the evolving science center. In May 1998 the Hands-on Science and Technology Center was reborn. With a name change to the Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone, “G.WIZ” moved into the newly renovated site in June of 2000 and proudly opened its doors to the public on August 26th, 2000. The $3.5 million 33,000 sq. ft. facility located downtown on Sarasota’s bay front was the perfect place for GCWS to be transformed into a world-class science and technology center.

Since early 2006 traveling exhibitions such as “Dinosaurs,” “Ice Age Florida,” and “Tutankhamun” have been displayed in our galleries to offer visitors a variety of learning experiences. The ever-popular “Bodies Revealed” exhibit brought in over 41,000 people in just nine weeks. These exhibits have proven successful for G.WIZ. We set new daily and monthly attendance records in 2007 and have reached new heights in family membership. Today, G.WIZ is poised for growth and continued development.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens is one of the oldest continuously operating attractions in the State of Florida. Open to the public in December of 1940, the “Gardens” has retained its old Florida charm and very little has changed over the past sixty-eight years. A visit to the Gardens will bring back the memories of Florida days gone by.

Many of the animals that you will see at Sarasota Jungle Gardens came to us through many sources. Some were rescued from adverse or inhumane conditions and some were donated by pet owners who could no longer care for their charges. Many of the rare and endangered exotic birds were given to us by various rescue organizations nationwide. Our native Florida Crocodiles, which are a “species of concern”, are on loan to us from the Saint Augustine Alligator Farm and a local breeder to use for educational and conservation purposes.

Burns Court is a 1 block area of homes located in a block behind 418 - 446 N. Pineapple on Sarasota's south side, the street is named Burns Ct. Stroll back in time as you walk by these Mediterranean Revival style homes. They are one-story stucco homes with Spanish Revival and Mission Revival motifs and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These homes were built during 1924 - 1925 by the prominent Chicago developer Owen Burns.The properties on Burns Court are now artist's galleries/homes, shops, and restaurants. You can find art and antiques. Burns Court Cinema is the cornerstone of the neighborhood and features the best independent and foreign films. This is the site of the annual Cineworld Film Festival.

Burns Court Cinema
506 Burns Lane, Sarasota, FL 34236
941-955-3456

8201 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34238
1-888-AMC-4FUN

“Nowhere else will you find a culinary experience quite like the flavors, textures and colors found in Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine. Combining the freshest local ingredients with European sauces and bold Asian spices, each creation leaves you with the feeling that you've just found paradise.”

When course designer, Mark Alden, was charged with the Serenoa Golf Club project, he obviously set out to design a course unlike the typical Sarasota, Florida golf courses. His vision, combined with the existing wetlands and natural lay-of-the-land to create a masterpiece that Florida Golf News calls one of the top 100 courses in Florida and one of the top three in Sarasota!

What Alden did was to take the rubberstamp Florida golf course and throw it to the wind. He took the short, 6,270-yard layout and made it play more like 7,200 by bringing water into play on every single hole and creating a true shot-maker`s course! So forget the usual tee-shot between two bunkers to a slightly elevated green guarded by two bunkers of your typical Sarasota course and welcome the variety and stiff challenge of Serenoa Golf Club.

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When course designer, Mark Alden, was charged with the Serenoa Golf Club project, he obviously set out to design a course unlike the typical Sarasota, Florida golf courses. His vision, combined with the existing wetlands and natural lay-of-the-land to create a masterpiece that Florida Golf News calls one of the top 100 courses in Florida and one of the top three in Sarasota!

What Alden did was to take the rubberstamp Florida golf course and throw it to the wind. He took the short, 6,270-yard layout and made it play more like 7,200 by bringing water into play on every single hole and creating a true shot-maker`s course! So forget the usual tee-shot between two bunkers to a slightly elevated green guarded by two bunkers of your typical Sarasota course and welcome the variety and stiff challenge of Serenoa Golf Club.

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“In Sarasota, we greet our visitors by saying ‘Welcome to paradise.’ And at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, you will experience a slice of paradise with a celebration of fine food, wine and hospitality. “

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