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AMote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

  • 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
    Sarasota, FL 34236-1004
  • +1 941 388 4441
5.0
26+ reviews, 2 sources
  • We were at the aquarium today and the visit was horrible. The dolphine exhibit was "closed" the manatee tank was so cloudy we could barely see them...and the place basically felt uncared for. I did some quick math and figure that it is about time for some of the hefty entrance fees to be ... more on TripAdvisor
  • The Mote is a small public aquarium but is still a good way to do something different with the kids one afternoon. Besides seeing the fish on display you should take the bay boat tour run by the Mote. It was a realy fun way to spend time on the water and see some of the actual sea life in Sara... more on Yahoo! Travel

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

BCa dZan Mansion

Ca dZan Mansion
  • 5401 Bay Shore Road
    Sarasota, Florida 34243
  • +1 941 359 5700
  • Ca D'Zan was built between 1924 and 1925 for John and Mabel Ringling, and its unique architecture is indicative of a more extravagant time. It is visually stunning and spectacularly set on the Sarasota bayfront. The grounds are large and include Mable's Rose Garden which was completed in 1913 and... more on TripAdvisor
  • 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

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Ca dZan Mansion
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, Florida 34243

CCaspersen Beach

Caspersen Beach

  • Sarasota, Florida, United States
  • Highlights: restrooms more
  • Location: Sarasota, Florida (4.6 miles from University Park)
  • 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

DSiesta Key Public Beach

Siesta Key Public Beach
  • 948 Beach Road
    Sarasota, FL
  • 9413493800
  • My wife, son and I go to Sarasota every year in December or April. We stay at my parents condo on a golf course. The highlight of the trip is always time spent at Siesta Key Beach. Siesta Key is a Barrier Island just off the gulf coast of Florida. Siesta Key is a public beach is several miles lon... 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

ESiesta Beach/Palmer Point Beach/Turtle Beach

  • Siesta Key
    Florida, USA
  • Overview Siesta Beach is located on this stretch of sand which was judged the "world's finest and whitest" in the 1987 World Sand Challange. Facilities include an 800 space parking lot, picnic shelters, rest rooms, concession stands lifeguards, volleyball courts, tennis courts, a softball field, playgroun... more on GoingToTheBeach.com
  • Overview Only 14 acres, Turtle Beach is a beach-park that's popular with families and is more secluded than most gulf beaches. It doesn't have the soft, white sand of Siesta Beach, but it does have boat ramps, a canoe and kayak launch, fishing from both the bay and Gulf, horseshoe ... more on Fodor's

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FWhitney 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

GBeer 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