Things To Do

Nearby Beaches

Lido Key Beach

Get here early because this beach is great for shelling! Wiggle your toes in the soft, white sand.

Siesta Key

Voted #1 beach in America, this world class beach boasts powdery white quartz sand.

Coquina Beach

Located next to a small park on Anna Maria Island. Changing rooms, free parking, bathrooms & wash stations available.

Manatee Public Beach

Manatee public beach is great for large groups and families with a volleyball net, restaurant, bar and restrooms. Lots of parking provided or can be accessed by the free island trolley.

Food Scene

Star Fish Company

Perfect for seafood lovers! Super casual, laid-back atmosphere right off the dock. This hole-in-the-wall local favorite serves up quick, fresh, and delicious food! This spot is CASH ONLY, but has an ATM on-site.

S.O.B Burgers

Tucked away in a strip mall in south Bradenton, S.O.B. Burgers is, yes, a hidden gem. The highly recommended Brewmaster takes a mid-sized patty and tops the beef with caramelized onions, smoked bacon and S.O.B.’s own “brewmaster cheese sauce.

The Beach House Restaurant

This restaurant boasts one of the best places to enjoy dinner and sunset on Anna Maria Island with a focus of farm-to-table and ocean-to-table dining. Not just limited to seafood. Beach front tables available.

The Donut Experiment

Donuts are made fresh right in front of the customers and the customers are able to decide what they want in their donuts. They also offer a variety of hot and iced coffee and teas.

Fun Attractions

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Laboratory.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is a 66-acre museum complex in Sarasota, Florida, and preserves the legacy of John and Mable Ringling.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens is home to more than 200 native and exotic animals including birds of prey, many different species of parrots and macaws, primates, small mammals, dozens of snakes, lizards, iguanas, alligators, crocodiles and other reptiles

Paradise Boat Tours

Sarasota’s permier wildlife tour through the pristine intracoastal waterways during a fully narrated 90-minute adventure. Explore the waters and the beautiful dolphins, manatee, rays, and other wildlife that inhabit them

Sightseeing

Manatee Village Historical Park

Take a stroll back in time and learn about the history of Manatee County’s founding period (1840-1918). With free admission and 14 points of interest, this is a great way to learn about what Florida was like long before paved roads and electricity.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

The Gardens feature more than 20,000 living plants including 5,500 orchids, 3,500 bromeliads, and 1,600 other plants.

Bayfront Park

The panoramic views of the bay and the boats in the harbor are definitely worth the visit. This is a great place for a relaxed evening stroll. Make sure to check out the famous “Unconditional Surrender” sculpture. It is a thoughtful reminder our nation’s history.

Myakka River State Park

This is a beautiful place, so peaceful and serene!! You will most definitely see alligators in their natural habitat and have several special bird watching opportunities. There are kayaks and bikes for rent as well as air boat tours.

THINGS TO DO