Entertainment, Festivals
and Nightlife
HARVEY MILK FESTIVAL
harveymilkfestival.org | HMF features a variety of attractions, including
engage a large and diverse audience.
1342 17th St., Sarasota, FL 34234 | 941-228-4872
MCCURDY’S COMEDY THEATRE & HUMOR INSTITUTE
mccurdyscomedy.com | World-class showroom for nationally touring stand-
drinks. The Green Room Bar.
1923 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-925-3869
SARASOTA MEDIEVAL FAIR
sarasotamedievalfair.com | An annual
festival held for three weekends in November
at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. Get Medieval
with shows, feasts and family fun!
3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota 888-303-3247
SUNCOAST BLUES FESTIVAL
suncoastbluesfestival.com | Enjoy a full day of live blues under the Florida
sun with a stellar lineup! Expect the most diverse and talented lineup of blues
artists! Festival February 3, 2018!
3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237 | 941-758-7585
SUNCOAST CHARITIES FOR CHILDREN
suncoastcharitiesforchildren.org | Join us at all of our festivals: Sarasota
Powerboat Grand Prix - Thunder by the Bay - Holiday Boat Parade - New Year’s
7015 Professional Pkwy. E, Sarasota, FL 34240 | 941-706-3795
THROUGH WOMEN’S EYES INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
throughwomenseyes.com | The 19th Through Women’s Eyes Film Festival
women’s issues of empowerment and equality. April 14-15, 2018.
Viewing at Hollywood 20, 1993 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-365-1412
WHISKEY OBSESSION LLC
whiskeyobsessionfestival.com | Whiskey Obsession is the largest world
whiskey festival in the country, with four days of industry and consumer events.
April 11-14, 2018
1034 Virginia Dr., Sarasota, FL 34234 | 941-400-9889
Fishing and Marinas
HART’S LANDING
hartslanding.net
available for Bay and Gulf. Daily 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
920 John Ringling Causeway, Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-955-0011
WOLFMOUTH CHARTERS
wolfmouthcharters.com
families and individuals on the calm and beautiful waters of Sarasota Bay and
Serving all the islands | 941-720-4418
Outdoor
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
orioles.com/sarasota | Sarasota’s hometown team for spring training at Ed
Smith Stadium. Team arrives mid-Feb. Games in March. Call for schedule. Year-
orioles.com.
2700 12th St., Sarasota, FL 34237 | 941-893-6300
BAY AND GULF ADVENTURES
sarasotakayaking.com
years experience. Open daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Serving the Sarasota Area | 941-893-7221
BAYFRONT EXCURSIONS
Bayfrontexcursions.com | Bayfront Excursions offers deck boats, kayaks,
pontoon boats, jet skis and paddleboard rentals on South Siesta Key and in
downtown Sarasota.
8865 Midnight Pass Rd., Sarasota, FL 34242 | 941-349-9449
DOLPHIN PADDLESPORTS
and accessories for sale and rental. Kayak and SUP rentals and lessons. Open
Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
6018 S. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL 34231 | 941-922-9671
MIRACLE SWIMMING FOR ADULTS, INC.
miracleswimming.com | Specialized courses for adults who are afraid in
DVD, podcasts.
582 McIntosh Rd. (south of Fruitville), Sarasota, FL 34232 | 941-921-6420
SANCA AT NATHAN BENDERSON PARK
nathanbendersonpark.org | Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center
Associates Inc. (SANCA) was created to manage Nathan Benderson Park as
hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Park: Apr-Oct 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Nov-Mar 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235 | 941-358-7275
Arts, Culture and Galleries
CLYDE BUTCHER ST. ARMANDS GALLERY
clydebutcher.com | Fine art large format photography. Tues-Thur
11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m.; closed Mon.
55 S. Blvd. of the Presidents, Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-702-8818
Attractions
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM
mote.org | Sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, seahorses, otters, touch
pools and interactive theaters showcasing Mote Marine Laboratory’s renowned
research. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Thanksgiving and Christmas.
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-388-4441
MYAKKA WILDLIFE TOURS
myakkawildlife.com | One-hour narrated airboat tour to see alligators
in the wild. One-hour land tram tour through Myakka State Park. Learn about
13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241 | 941-365-0100
SARASOTA BAY EXPLORERS
sarasotabayexplorers.com | Our Sea Life Encounter Tour is a
wonderful extension to a visit at Mote Aquarium. Hands-on, fun and
informative for all ages. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941-388-4200
SARASOTA BIKE TOURS
sarasotabiketours.com | Bicycling tours around the city, beach and
museums. Add kayaking to your bike tour for an exciting day outdoors. Daily,
dawn to dusk.
Tours at various locations | 941-313-0613
YOU NAME IT TOURS
ynitours.com | You name your travel needs and our expert coordinators
create a tour for you. We specialize in customized tours, itineraries, design and
transportation plans for groups. 7 days a week, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
3956 Town Center Blvd., #371, Orlando, FL 32837 | 888-257-4099
LIDO KEY/ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE
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