Myakka River State Park 13207 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241, 941-361-6511, One of the largest and most diverse nature areas in Florida, this State park offers sightseeing tours by boat and tram and visitors can learn about the ecology of the area and the interesting features of its many inhabitants including alligators, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, ibis, egrets, deer, wild turkey, bobcats, and many other animals and birds. more... 

Ed Smith Stadium 2700 Twelfth Street, Sarasota, FL 34237, 941-954-4101, The spring training home of the Cincinnati Reds and the Florida State League season, this 7,500 seat stadium also features special events throughout the year. 

J.P. Igloo Ice and Incline Sports Complex 5309 Twenty-Ninth Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, 941-723-3663, This complex features 115,000 square feet of family fun and entertainment and includes an ice skating rink and numerous recreational activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Forest Lakes Golf Club 2401 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232, 941-922-1312, Situated conveniently to downtown Sarasota, this semiprivate 18 hole golf course was designed by Roy Albert Anderson and is known as the "in town Golf Club." The course features Bermuda grass and an award-winning restaurant is on site. 

Captain Ron's Ocean Explorer 2714 Datura Street, Sarasota, FL 34239, 941-376-2714, Specializing in custom offshore fishing charters, this full service guide service also offers other exciting aquatic adventures such as snorkeling, and sightseeing trips. 

CB's Saltwater Outfitters 1249 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL 34242, Located at Stickney Point Bridge, 941-349-4400, A complete tackle shop and Orvis endorsed outfitter that has been serving the Sarasota area since 1959. Items for sale include casual outdoor clothing, snorkeling equipment, beach supplies, and bicycle rentals and boat rentals. Guide service for fishing for snook, redfish, speckled trout, cobia, kingfish, Spanish mackerel, jack crevale, and giant tarpon in the bay, backcountry, and inshore Gulf is also available, as well as parasailing and sightseeing tours. Aquarius Parasail operates from this location.