SIESTA KEY
Fishing/Marinas
CB’S SALTWATER OUTFITTERS
Open daily 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
1249 Stickney Point Rd., Sarasota, FL 34242 | 941-349-4400
Outdoor
SIESTA KEY WATERSPORTS
siestakeywatersports.com | Parasailing, jet ski rentals, and now custom
in business and spotless safety record. Open 9 a.m.-sunset.
1536 Stickney Point Rd., Sarasota, FL 34231 | 941-921-3030
OSPREY
Attractions
HISTORIC SPANISH POINT
historicspanishpoint.org | Sarasota’s premier archaeological site and
history museum featuring prehistoric mounds, pioneer homestead, nature trails,
boat tours and Bertha Palmer’s gardens. Call for hours.
337 N. Tamiami Trl., Osprey, FL 34229 | 941-966-5214
Outdoor
CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE GULF COAST
conservationfoundation.com | Located at beautiful Bay Preserve on
the shores of Little Sarasota Bay, this intimate park is the perfect spot for
weddings, corporate events, picnicking and kayaking. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
400 Palmetto Ave., Osprey, FL 34229 | 941-918-2100
NOKOMIS
Outdoor
SARASOTA TRAP, SKEET & CLAYS
sarasotagunclub.com | Two sporting clay courses with a total of
3 courses with 40 stations. Five stands with 10 traps, one wobble trap.
Wed 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
3445 Rustic Rd., Nokomis, FL 34275 | 941-488-3223
VENICE
Arts, Culture and Galleries
CLYDE BUTCHER GALLERY AND STUDIO
clydebutcher.com | Fine art black and white photography. Tues-Fri
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Sat, Sun and Mon. Also visit Big Cypress Gallery
at 52388 Tamiami Trl., Ochopee, FL 34141.
THE VENICE SYMPHONY
thevenicesymphony.org | Enjoy pops and classical concerts Nov-May with
big culture. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
230 S. Tamiami Trl. #3A, Venice, FL 34285 | 941-207-8822
VENICE THEATRE
venicestage.com | Nationally acclaimed community theater year-round.
Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (in season) and one hour before performance.
140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285 | 941-488-1115
Attractions
FOX LEA FARM
foxleafarm.com | Fox Lea Farm is a family-owned, top-quality equestrian
facility, located in the beautiful area of Venice. Check website for hours.
800 N. Auburn Rd., Venice, FL 34292 | 941-809-6361
Entertainment, Festivals
and Nightlife
SUNCOAST FOUNDATION FOR HANDICAPPED
CHILDREN, INC.
suncoastbbqbash.com | Two great Southern traditions, the taste of
perfectly smoked barbecue and the sound of mountain music, have found a
home in Venice. April 20 & 21, 2018; Fri 5-9 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
610 Airport Ave. E., Venice, FL 34285 | 941-809-5232
SURROUNDING AREAS
Attractions
DAKIN DAIRY FARMS
DakinDairyFarms.com | Producing and bottling milk right on the farm.
this sustainable farm for a memorable day. See website for visitor hours.
30771 Betts Rd., Myakka City, FL 34251 | 941-322-2802
IMG ACADEMY
imgacademy.com | With its renowned private school, youth sports camps
and adult athletic programs, IMG Academy in Bradenton is recognized across
the world for its teaching methodologies.
5650 Bollettieri Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34210 | 941-757-8258, 800-300-4538
ITREKKERS
itrekkers.com
platform. Daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
500 E. Kennedy Blvd., #304, Tampa, FL 33602 | 844-468-8735
MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK
manateeclerk.com/historical/manateevillage.aspx | Walk back in
time. Landmarks dated 1860-1913 include: courthouse, church, store, school,
cracker house, steam engine and more. Mon-Fri, and the second and fourth Sat
of the month, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
1404 Manatee Ave. East, Bradenton, FL 34208 | 941-741-4076
MIXON FRUIT FARMS
mixon.com | Tram tours of the grove and wildlife education center, fresh fruit
and juice, gift shop, deli, ice cream and fudge. And a wedding venue!
Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct-May; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jun-Sept; closed Sunday.
2525 27th St. E., Bradenton, FL 34208 | 941-748-5829, 800-608-2525
SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM/BISHOP PLANETARIUM
SouthFloridaMuseum.org | Explore Florida’s story from the prehistoric
to the present day, journey through the universe in the Bishop Planetarium, and
visit our manatee rehabilitation aquarium. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-
5 p.m.; closed Mondays.
201 10th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 | 941-746-4131
Cruises and Tours
PEACE RIVER CHARTERS, LLC
peacerivercharters.com | Peace River Charters offers airboat tours and
private charters to the public. Take a breathtaking thrilling ride, stepping back in
time down one of Florida’s most scenic rivers. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
4192 SW Adventure Way, Arcadia, FL 34266 | 863-444-0693
SARASOTA SKI-A-REES WATER SKI SHOW TEAM
skiarees.com | For almost 60 years, the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees has brought
excitement and fun to Sarasota Bay. We have free shows scheduled throughout
the year. Check our event calendar for details.
1602 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-388-1666
SAVE OUR SEABIRDS
saveourseabirds.org | Save Our Seabirds rescues, rehabilitates and
releases injured birds. See and learn about over 60 avian species in our
beautiful three-acre Wild Bird Learning Center.
1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-388-3010
92 The Official Destination Guide of Sarasota County
/siestakeywatersports.com
/historicspanishpoint.org
/conservationfoundation.com
/sarasotagunclub.com
/clydebutcher.com
/thevenicesymphony.org
/venicestage.com
/foxleafarm.com
/suncoastbbqbash.com
/DakinDairyFarms.com
/imgacademy.com
/itrekkers.com
/manateevillage.aspx
/mixon.com
/SouthFloridaMuseum.org
/peacerivercharters.com
/skiarees.com
/saveourseabirds.org