Cynthia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Plan to spend 3 hours or more learning about our sea life companions and how we are mutually saving each other.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyPlan to spend 3 hours or more learning about our sea life companions and how we are mutually saving each other.
They have special yoga classes with the tigers!!!! A fabulous sanctuary with love for their rescues and conservation at heart.
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Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdThey have special yoga classes with the tigers!!!! A fabulous sanctuary with love for their rescues and conservation at heart.
Known world wide for a fun family evening with anyone welcome to bring their own percussion and spirit to the circle.
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Siesta Key Drum Circle
948 Beach RdKnown world wide for a fun family evening with anyone welcome to bring their own percussion and spirit to the circle.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Amazing gardens, expert guides, plant sales and gifts, views in every direction and a Christmas light tour you don’t want to miss.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus
1534 Mound StreetMarie Selby Botanical Gardens. Amazing gardens, expert guides, plant sales and gifts, views in every direction and a Christmas light tour you don’t want to miss.
This is on my bucket list, having heard great things and the reviews are stellar. If you beat me to it let us know what you thought!
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The Real BeachHorses
8400 Manatee Ave WThis is on my bucket list, having heard great things and the reviews are stellar. If you beat me to it let us know what you thought!
Fabulous art collection from John and Mabel Ringling of Circus fame. Also don’t miss the Ca d’Zan Mansion and Bayfront Gardens. Folks come from all over the world for these art collections.
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdFabulous art collection from John and Mabel Ringling of Circus fame. Also don’t miss the Ca d’Zan Mansion and Bayfront Gardens. Folks come from all over the world for these art collections.
Our favorite and closest beach, during season it’s not as crowded and the natural feature at the south end of rock outcroppings always bring views of wildlife for snorkelers and birders alike.
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Crescent Beach Grocery
1211 Old Stickney Point RdOur favorite and closest beach, during season it’s not as crowded and the natural feature at the south end of rock outcroppings always bring views of wildlife for snorkelers and birders alike.
Myakka River State Park.
Experience the natural beauty of Florida thru hiking trails, birding views and a unique guided boat tour of our Myakka Lakes. You’re sure to see alligators in their natural habitat. Beautiful sunsets too!
Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park.
Experience the natural beauty of Florida thru hiking trails, birding views and a unique guided boat tour of our Myakka Lakes. You’re sure to see alligators in their natural habitat. Beautiful sunsets too!
Moderate length, sightseeing cruises with love music, libations and fantastic sunsets and views! Don’t miss this one. You can buy tickets online ahead of time before you arrive in Sarasota
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LeBarge Tropical Cruises
2 Marina PlazaModerate length, sightseeing cruises with love music, libations and fantastic sunsets and views! Don’t miss this one. You can buy tickets online ahead of time before you arrive in Sarasota
The Rye Road Giraffes
211 Rye Rd NEThis is on our bucket list, sharing with you all!
As a little girl, I loved horses. Well I still do :-). These are the world famous Royal Stallions that spend their winters here. Sharing this experience with you in case your have a horse or history heart. A nice long drive with a view of much old Florida landscape- not a beach in sight but many of the native plants that support our wildlife!
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Herrmanns' Royal Lipizzan Stallions
32755 Singletary RdAs a little girl, I loved horses. Well I still do :-). These are the world famous Royal Stallions that spend their winters here. Sharing this experience with you in case your have a horse or history heart. A nice long drive with a view of much old Florida landscape- not a beach in sight but many of the native plants that support our wildlife!
Beautiful walking trails thru native habitats, historic early Indian mounds, to founding settlers way of life. Enjoy the wildlife and imagine the possibilites. They have recently added an fantastic Butterfly house and garden. Did you know Florida supports the largest populations of butterflies in the US?
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Historic Spanish Point
401 N Tamiami TrailBeautiful walking trails thru native habitats, historic early Indian mounds, to founding settlers way of life. Enjoy the wildlife and imagine the possibilites. They have recently added an fantastic Butterfly house and garden. Did you know Florida supports the largest populations of butterflies in the US?
Fabulous couple dedicated to your best experience! 5 Stars with 82 reviews❤️
Key Sailing - Sarasota's #1 Sailing Charter
2 Marina PlazaFabulous couple dedicated to your best experience! 5 Stars with 82 reviews❤️
Food scene
Best BBQ and atmosphere ever. And for our veg loving friends, the smoked portabello can be substituted in any meal. Our personal don’t miss this favorite is the Sunday Brunch. Happy hours is affordable and offers filling tapas. Can you tell we enjoy this place?
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Brick's Smoked Meats
1528 State StBest BBQ and atmosphere ever. And for our veg loving friends, the smoked portabello can be substituted in any meal. Our personal don’t miss this favorite is the Sunday Brunch. Happy hours is affordable and offers filling tapas. Can you tell we enjoy this place?
Fresh local seafood specialties, live music on weekends, outdoor and indoor seating, reasonable prices and tiki hut and outdoor fire pit. Don’t tell anyone about this place it’s just too good!
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SPEARFISH GRILLE
1265 Old Stickney Point RdFresh local seafood specialties, live music on weekends, outdoor and indoor seating, reasonable prices and tiki hut and outdoor fire pit. Don’t tell anyone about this place it’s just too good!
Looking for a great local breakfast or lunch spot on Siesta Key? Look no further. This has been a local favorite for many years
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Another Broken Egg Cafe
140 Avenida MessinaLooking for a great local breakfast or lunch spot on Siesta Key? Look no further. This has been a local favorite for many years
Great sushi and Teppan tables. 17 years voted by locals the best of the best. Close by and great for special events or a fun casual dinner in the piano bar lounge.
Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge Landings
4910 S Tamiami TrailGreat sushi and Teppan tables. 17 years voted by locals the best of the best. Close by and great for special events or a fun casual dinner in the piano bar lounge.
Sushi to Go!! Our favourite Sushi creator and friend, Larry!
This spot is tiny and specialises in to go orders. There are two tables and lunch specials if your nearby. Order some and enjoy fantastic sushi on your own back porch at your Siesta Casita. I know when I travel I love sushi and want to know the place everyone trusts- it's gotta be fresh!
Blue Koi Sushi
3801 McIntosh RoadSushi to Go!! Our favourite Sushi creator and friend, Larry!
This spot is tiny and specialises in to go orders. There are two tables and lunch specials if your nearby. Order some and enjoy fantastic sushi on your own back porch at your Siesta Casita. I know when I travel I love sushi and want to know the place everyone trusts- it's gotta be fresh!
Our guest love this place, casual dress, outdoor and indoor options, in the middle of all the happenings in Siesta Village and amazing dishes.
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The Cottage
153 Avenida MessinaOur guest love this place, casual dress, outdoor and indoor options, in the middle of all the happenings in Siesta Village and amazing dishes.
Our guests kept telling us this was a delightful little coffee and dessert joint- not to be missed!
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Meaney's Mini Donuts & Coffee House
205 Canal RdOur guests kept telling us this was a delightful little coffee and dessert joint- not to be missed!
This is our favorite dining experience to celebrate special occasions. While dress is causal the service, experience and food is anything but casual.
Best to make reservations ahead of time and let them know if it’s a birthday or honeymoon!
Our ceiling in the Casita is modeled after theirs❤️
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Summer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaThis is our favorite dining experience to celebrate special occasions. While dress is causal the service, experience and food is anything but casual.
Best to make reservations ahead of time and let them know if it’s a birthday or honeymoon!
Our ceiling in the Casita is modeled after theirs❤️
This view of the water combined with excellent food and service make it our top recommendation if you don’t mind a 45 minute drive along Long Boat Key with views of water, swanky golf courses and mansions?
Make reservations to be sure you are able to get in!
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Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway StThis view of the water combined with excellent food and service make it our top recommendation if you don’t mind a 45 minute drive along Long Boat Key with views of water, swanky golf courses and mansions?
Make reservations to be sure you are able to get in!
Wedding Officiant
Looking for a wedding pastor in the Sarasota area? Our friend Pastor Eric will work directly with you to help your wedding ceremony or renewal of vows go perfectly. With over 20 years of wedding officiant experience, he will partner with you to help create a ceremony that goes exactly as you hope for.
Let us know and we can connect you to Eric and get started planning this amazing celebration!
Sarasota Wedding Pastor
Looking for a wedding pastor in the Sarasota area? Our friend Pastor Eric will work directly with you to help your wedding ceremony or renewal of vows go perfectly. With over 20 years of wedding officiant experience, he will partner with you to help create a ceremony that goes exactly as you hope for.
Let us know and we can connect you to Eric and get started planning this amazing celebration!
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Great sites for SUP
https://www.visitsarasota.com/article/whats-sup-paddleboarding-sarasota
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Visit and Bath Elephants in Myakka
An opportunity of a lifetime exists here. One hour drive to visit Myakka Elephant Ranch. Here's the link, buy the full experience and you'll thank me later-
https://www.myakkaelephantranch.org
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Article with listing of Free Ride Services
https://www.visitsarasota.com/article/siesta-key-small-island-big-possibilities