What to do in Sarasota and Florida's Gulf Islands

What’s your Sarasota and Florida's Gulf Islands flavor? Shopping, exploring…fishing, perhaps? It’s your getaway so plan it just how you like it. Historic homes and sites await heritage buffs. Museums, festivals and performance halls host artistic and cultural delights for everyone in the family.

what to doKids of all ages love getting up close and personal with sea critters at Mote Aquarium or the flocks of shrimp-pink flamingos and entertaining reptile and bird shows at Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Be "wowed" by the interactive science exhibits at G.WIZ. Relive local history at Historic Spanish Point with its 4,000-year-old ancient Indian settlement. Or lose yourself in the world-class Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a wonderland of tropical plants and over 6,000 Malls and markets will satisfy the most serious shoppers. Outdoors, spend a day browsing breathtaking Gulf Island landscapes on beaches and in parks, or engaging in some of the endless opportunities for recreation in and out of the water. At the end of your perfect day, a relaxing sunset and cool libation await to celebrate your amazing discoveries. Here you’ll find an eclectic assortment of restaurants to answer every whim.

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