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Sarasota Activities and Attractions

| Published: 06/25/2009

Sarasota is famous for being Florida’s Culture Capital. You wouldn’t be exaggerating to say it has something for everyone. To help you discover all that Sarasota has to offer we’ve put together a best-of-the-best list.

Browse through the links below. If this is your first time learning about Sarasota you might find yourself surprised at all it has to offer. Even if you’re a current resident you can rediscover why you fell in love with Sarasota.

Historic Parks
Sarasota boasts a unique history, from early tribes, to explorers, early pioneers and hardworking fishermen clearly Sarasota has a story to tell. Since it’s very early days Sarasota was a desired region. Learn how your future connects to Sarasota’s past by visiting the educational and state parks.

  • Spanish Point: Amazing 30-acre historical, archaeological and environmental museum. Overlooks the beautiful Little Sarasota Bay in Osprey, Florida.
  • Gamble Plantation State Historic Park: Antebellum (Pre-Civil War) mansion was home to Major Robert Gamble and headquarters of an extensive sugar plantation.
  • Madira Bickel Mound: Archaeological State Park featuring a flat-topped ceremonial mound-composed of sand, shell, and village debris-measuring 100 by 170 feet at the base and is 20 feet in height. Archaeological excavations have disclosed at least three periods of Native American cultures.

Shopping
We have it all: European style shops, coastal outlets, downtown shopping, and traditional malls. For the passionate shopper it’s perfect: hundreds of shops to visit and near-perfect weather year-round.

  • Miramar Outlets: Features outlets from major brands like Perry Ellis, Columbia, Coach, Eddie Bauer, Nine West, Calvin Klien, DKNY and more.
  • Westfield Southgate: Premier shopping at over 40 stores, including: Banana Republic, Dillard’s, Macy’s, Pottery Barn, Saks Fifth Avenue, Talbots, Williams-Sonoma
  • Ellenton Outlets: Luxury brand outlet shopping within a short distance of the Florida Gulf Coast vacation areas like Longboat Key and Siesta Key. Outdoor shopping with a coastal feel. 130 designer and brand-name outlet stores including COACH Factory, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store and Dooney & Bourke
  • Downtown Sarasota: Visit dozens of shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, bars and nightclubs in downtown Sarasota. Stop by the Bayfront Park to enjoy the views after shopping.
  • Westfield Shopping Town: Something for everyone Over 140 stores, including: Dillard’s, Hollister Co., JCPenney, Macy’s, Forever 21, Sears, Victoria’s Secret
  • St. Armands Circle: Coastal shopping and dining at its best. Enjoy a casual stroll in St. Amads Circle of shops and restaurants. Visit the many specialty food shops or leisurely dine on cuisine you can brag about from around the globe.

Arts
When it comes to the arts, we have something for everyone. No wonder we are called the cultural coast!


Educational


Theme Parks


Tennis
Many Sarasota communities have neighborhood tennis courts as well as the clubs listed below:


Golf
Come and experience some of the best golfing in Florida on one of our several Golf Courses.

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