Area Attractions
Local Attractions
The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Explore the private domain of John Ringling, one of the great business tycoons and cultural barons of his day.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Discover Florida's marine life in this world renowned scientific
research center. Fun and educational.
Myakka
River State Park
Go back in time to Florida's unspoiled wilderness. Alligators,
bobcats, bald eagles & other native animals roam this natural
attraction, Florida's largest state park.
Selby
Botanical Gardens
11 bayfront acres with over 20,000 colorful plants. 15 distinct
garden areas, with over 6,000 orchids and the Christy Payne
Mansion.
Sarasota
Jungle Gardens
Sanctuary to 21 exhibits, including black leopards, pink
flamingos, spider monkeys, macaws, gators, snakes and
more. Petting area.
Gamble
Plantation
The oldest building on Florida's west coast and the only Confederate memorial in the state. 2-story
antebellum
mansion built in 1842.
Powel Crosley Museum
Powel Crosley built
the Florida winter home for his wife Gwendolyn in 1929. The two and one-half
story Mediterranean mansion was built in the southwest corner of Bradenton
on a 60 acres parcel of land on Sarasota Bay adjacent to the John Ringling
Estate.
Powel Crosley Theatre
Powel Crosley
Theatre productions are unique presentations of works of some of the
greatest authors in literary history, including Edgar Allan Poe, Charles
Dickens, Shakespeare and now Oscar Wilde. The literary performances present
audiences of all ages with the opportunity to experience the richness of
language, character, comedy and drama created by the most famous and
eloquent writers in the history of the English language.
G.WIZ Museum
G.WIZ strives to make science
relevant, technology understandable and learning an interactive adventure
for people of all ages.
Marina Jack
World Class Marina offering
transient slips for short or extended stays, full service fuel dock, direct
gulf access, deep water harbor with berths to 200', complete amenities,
charter fishing boats, all located steps from downtown & St Armand's Circle.
Sarasota Kennel Club
Greyhound racing, One-eyed Jacks Poker Room - Sarasota Kennel Club has been
open since 1929.
Ed Smith Stadium
Baseball - Cincinnati Reds spring training begins March 1st at Ed Smith
Stadium.
Golf Courses
23 public and semi-private courses in Manatee and Sarasota counties, convenient to Casa del Mar
Attractions Within a 2-Hour Radius
Walt Disney World
MGM Studios
Universal Studios
Sea World
Busch Gardens
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa
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