7 Days
in Paradise
7 Days
in Paradise
DAY 1
YOUR ADVENTURE BEGINS NOW
Siesta Key
DAY 1
YOUR ADVENTURE BEGINS NOW
Siesta Key
Welcome to the country’s #1-ranked beach. Siesta’s 99.9% white quartz sand stays cool to the touch. The calm, lapping waves & zero-depth blue-green Gulf of Mexico is a favorite of parents whose kids LOVE Siesta Beach. The nearby Siesta Village greets you with an unforgettable laid-back beach vibe while dining, shopping, and grabbing one or more fruity tropical drinks.
DAY 2
CLASSY MEETS BEACH CASUAL
Lido Beach
DAY 2
CLASSY MEETS BEACH CASUAL
Lido Beach
The moment you cross the Ringling Causeway, Lido Key exudes an unforgettable European vibe from window shopping and outdoor dining at the iconic St Armand’s Circle to strolling Lido Beach and a tiki bar that’s a must-visit.
DAY 3
ENJOY OLD FLORIDA CHARM
Anna Maria
DAY 3
ENJOY OLD FLORIDA CHARM
Anna Maria
Anna Maria Island comprises three unique beach areas and vibes in one eclectic island. At the southern end of AMI is Bradenton Beach & its beaches Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach. At the southern end is where you’ll step back in time to Historic Bridge Street, an area featuring quaint shops, boutiques, casual dining, iconic clock tower, and special events including “Movie Night,” “Mardi Gras,” art shows, car shows, etc; Holmes Beach appears in the middle with its Manatee Beach; and Anna Maria Beach at the Island’s northern tip, Bean Point with nary a beach and parking.
DAY 4
SEE YA LATER
ALLIGATOR
Myakka
State Park
DAY 4
SEE YA LATER
ALLIGATOR
Myakka
State Park
The moment you enter Myakka State Park, you feel you’ve stepped back in time to a nature lover’s Florida. You’ll need a day to enjoy the majestic oaks dripping in Spanish moss and gigantic alligators freely roaming the park. Are you feeling adventurous? Give the Deep Hole a shot during dry, cooler weather. You won’t believe your eyes!
DAY 5
MORE THAN AN
ART MUSEUM
Ringling
Museum
DAY 5
MORE THAN AN
ART MUSEUM
Ringling
Museum
The Ringling is more than another art museum. You’re about to discover sprawling, beautifully manicured grounds featuring little-known treasure: a courtyard paying homage to famous sculptors, a playground hidden among the trees for the kids, Mable Ringling’s prized Rose Garden, a Circus Museum, a Bayfront mansion, Banyan trees, and a stroll you’ll not forget.
DAY 6
EXPERIENCE THE
ISLAND'S TREASURES
Venice Beach
DAY 6
EXPERIENCE THE
ISLAND'S TREASURES
Venice Beach
Venice Island exudes the small town coastal beach vibe that’s off the beaten path. Window shop along Main Street, grab a bite to eat at an outdoor cafe, stroll the tree-lined sidewalks from lunch to Venice Beach & shark’s tooth hunting. Catch a concert in the park & enjoy a gorgeous sunset at the pier, capped with drinks at Sharky’s. You will create memories out of moments on this special Island.
DAY 7
BOATS, BANYAN TREES
& BAIT
Bayfront
DAY 7
BOATS, BANYAN TREES
& BAIT
Bayfront
Sarasota’s Bayfront offers fun for the entire family, including Grandma & Grandpa. The kids love the fountains & shaded playground. Mom & Dad love the fruity drinks & tropical vibes of O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill. Leave it to Grandma & Grandpa to stroll around the park, enjoying the boats, Banyan trees, and Bayfront breeze.
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BEST OF SARASOTA
7 DAYS TRIP
THINGS TO DO
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CASUAL DINING
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
LIFESTYLE GEAR
TIKI BARS
ROAD TRIPS
FESTIVALS
PLACES TO SEE
14 local beaches you must experience
Sarasota Lifestyle’s Mike Payne shares top picks
Experience the “best of” the Sarasota area
All ages will love this “to-do” list
Sarasota’s best water fun hotspots
Best casual dining around Sarasota
You’ll bookmark this growing events calendar
Secret to good beach vibes in frozen tundra
8 local bucket list tiki “bars”
BEST one-tank Florida road trips
You MUST experience these festivals
Discover Sarasota’s off-the-beaten path
MORE TO EXPLORE
BEACHES
BEST OF SARASOTA
7 DAYS TRIP
THINGS TO DO
WATER FUN
CASUAL DINING
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
LIFESTYLE GEAR
TIKI BARS
ROAD TRIPS
FESTIVALS
PLACES TO SEE
14 local beaches you must experience
Sarasota Lifestyle’s Mike Payne shares
top picks
Experience the “best of” the Sarasota area
All ages will love this “to-do” list
Sarasota’s best water fun hotspots
Best casual dining around Sarasota
You’ll bookmark this growing events
calendar
Secret to good beach vibes in frozen
tundra
8 local bucket list tiki “bars”
BEST one-tank Florida road trips
You MUST experience these festivals
Discover Sarasota’s off-the-beaten path
MORE TO EXPLORE
BEACHES
BEST OF SARASOTA
7 DAYS TRIP
THINGS TO DO
WATER FUN
CASUAL DINING
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
LIFESTYLE GEAR
TIKI BARS
ROAD TRIPS
FESTIVALS
PLACES TO SEE
14 local beaches you must
experience
Sarasota Lifestyle’s Mike Payne
shares top picks
Experience the “best of” the
Sarasota area
All ages will love this “to-do”
list
Sarasota’s best water fun
hotspots
Best casual dining around
Sarasota
You’ll bookmark this growing
events calendar
Secret to good beach vibes in
frozen tundra
8 local bucket list tiki “bars”
BEST one-tank Florida road
trips
You MUST experience these
festivals
Discover Sarasota’s off-the-
beaten path
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