South Sarasota FL Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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ASiesta Key Public Beach

Siesta Key Public Beach
  • 948 Beach Road
    Sarasota, FL
  • 9413493800
  • Siesta Key beach is a favorite of ours. The soft white sand beach, the public accomodations, the sunsets, and the warm water are simply fantastic. After a day on the links we lounged in the warm water for at least ... more on TripAdvisor
  • We stayed in a condo in the 500 block of Beach Rd. about a 1/4 mile north of the public beach from June 5-10th, 2005. Condos definitely dominate the beachfront here, so they're the way to go instead of the few hotels, most of which seemed to be various distances away from the sand. The only negat... more on TripAdvisor

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Siesta Key Public Beach
948 Beach Road
Sarasota, FL

BMote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

  • 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
    Sarasota, FL 34236-1004
  • +1 941 388 4441
5.0
26+ reviews, 2 sources
  • it was awsome. I loved it i am going to go back agian next year! I would visit this aquarium for anyone age five and over more on Yahoo! Travel
  • it was awsome. I loved it i am going to go back agian next year! I would visit this aquarium for anyone age five and over more on Yahoo! Travel

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236-1004

CSiesta Beach/Palmer Point Beach/Turtle Beach

  • Siesta Key
    Florida, USA
  • Overview Turtle Beach is located on Midnight Pass Road near the south end of Siesta Key. It features a large picnic shelter and is very popular for family outings. In the center of the park is Blind Pass Lagoon which connects to Little Sarasota Bay. Free boat ramps allow easy access to and from the Bay. A... more on GoingToTheBeach.com
  • Overview Palmer Point Beach begins at the southern tip of Siesta Key and continues onto the north end of Casey Key. The northern part of the beach was the former home of Mote Marine Laboratory. Since the closing of Midnight Pass in 1984, the beach allows uninterrupted walking all the way down Casey Key. T... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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DCa dZan Mansion

Ca dZan Mansion
  • 5401 Bay Shore Road
    Sarasota, Florida 34243
  • +1 941 359 5700
  • This wonderful, restored mansion previously owned by John and Mable Ringling (of circus fame) sits on the shores of Sarasota Bay. My family and I have been there at least 10 times in the last 12 years. It was closed for several years due to renovations. It is one of the most beautiful places in t... more on TripAdvisor
  • Overview Ca'd'Zan, "The House of John" Located on the John and Mabel Ringling Estate in Sarasota, Florida Since remodeling was completed last February, 2006, this is an excellent educational and enjoyable place to spend the day in Sarasota close to the bay. Florida teachers and students with picture ID's ... more on TripAdvisor

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Ca dZan Mansion
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, Florida 34243

ECaspersen Beach

Caspersen Beach

  • Sarasota, Florida, United States
  • Highlights: restrooms more
  • Location: Sarasota, Florida (3.7 miles from South Sarasota)
  • Overview Caspersen Beach is located south of the Venice Airport on Harbor Drive. Two thirds of the the beachfront has been left in its natural state, offering a very secluded location. Caspersen is known as a great place for collecting ... more on 4sarasota.com

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Caspersen Beach

Sarasota, Florida, United States

FAbbott Galleries

  • 1907 S Osprey Ave
    Sarasota, FL 34239
  • +1 941 957 1818

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Abbott Galleries
1907 S Osprey Ave
Sarasota, FL 34239

GNokomis Beach

Nokomis Beach
  • Casey Key
    Florida, USA
  • Overview The beach is located on the southern tip of Casey Key. The Jetties make this one of the most exciting surfing beaches on the west coast of Florida. It is a very popular picnic spot for families and large groups, and the fishing is said to be spectacular. - This is also a GOOD SPOT FOR BOAT WATHCI... more on GoingToTheBeach.com
  • Overview This is Sarasota County's oldest public beach. This is a family oriented beach and is also popular for fishing and pinicking. - Ammenities include rest rooms,parking,pavilion,small picnic shelters,boar ramp,boardwalk and deck,and dune walkovers. For your safety,Lifeguards are on duty year around ... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Nokomis Beach
Casey Key
Florida, USA

HWhitney Beach

Whitney Beach
  • Longboat Key
    Florida, USA
  • Overview Glistening white sand, with the Gulf of Mexico as a backdrop, offers a unique beach experience. In fact, the beach runs the entire length of the Key, about 10 miles. - If you are into shelling, low tide is the perfect time to find beautiful additions to your collection, especially in the small po... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Whitney Beach
Longboat Key
Florida, USA

IBeer Can Island

Beer Can Island
  • Longboat Key
    Florida, USA
  • Overview Not really an island(the name comes from local folklore), but it is easier to get there by boat.If you have to walk, take the Whitney Beach access, go due north on the beach til you round the curve at the most northern tip of the island.No facilities, so you'll have to pack in everything you need... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Beer Can Island
Longboat Key
Florida, USA