WEST
Sarasota
Another trip heading more directly west might land you a little south of Tampa is Sarasota. Imagine sitting in a restaurant hideaway listening to the smooth sounds of jazz as the sun sets of the glistening Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy Sarasota's laid back coastal environment with art museums, theaters, and premier shopping. With soft white sand and water as clear as glass, Sarasota is a great place to rejuvenate.
| Attractions | 1. | Sarasota Jungle Gardens (www.sarasotajunglegardens.com) |
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| 2. | Sarasota Kennel Club Dog Racing (www.sarasotakennelclub.com) |
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| 3. | Sarasota Classic Car Museum (www.sarasotacarmuseum.org) |
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| 4. | Oktoberfest (www.premiersarasota.com/guide/attractions) |
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| 5. | G. WIZ Hands-on Science Center for Kids (www.gwiz.org) |
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| Entertainment | 1. | Circus Sarasota (www.circussarasota.org) |
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| 2. | Banyan Theater Company (www.banyantheatercompany.com) |
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| 3. | Mattison’s City Grille (live jazz music) (www.mattisons.com) |
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| 4. | Kennel Club (www.floridagreyhoundracing.com) |
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| Culture | 1. | John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art (www.ringling.org) |
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| 2. | Crowley Museum & Nature Center (www.crowleymuseumnaturectr.org) |
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| 3. | Florida Railroad Museum (www.fgcrrm.org) |
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| 4. | The Towles Court Art District (www.towlescourt.com) |
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| Nature | 1. | Myakka River State Park (www.floridastateparks.org/myakkariver) |
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| 2. | Pelican Man’s Bird Sanctuary (www.floridatravelusa.com/articlesnew/pelicanjul05p138.html) |
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| 3. | Historic Spanish Point (www.historicspanishpoint.org) |
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| 4. | Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (www.selby.org) |
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| 5. | Siesta Key (www.simplysiestakey.com) |
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| Shopping | 1. | St. Armand’s Circle (www.starmandscircleassoc.com) |
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| 2. | Siesta Key (www.visitsiestakey.com) |
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| 3. | Westfield Shopping South Gate (www.westfield.com/sarasota) |
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| 4. | Premier Outlets at Ellenton (www.primeoutlets.com) |
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Return from Sarasota Florida to Silver Palms RV Village home