- TripBuzz found 36 things to do indoors in the Sarasota area. From The Ringling to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Sarasota offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 52 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
- There are 42 different types of things to do inside in or near Sarasota, Florida. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Winery/Vineyard and Aquariums.
- There are 14 indoor activities in Sarasota, and 22 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Bradenton, Anna Maria, Venice and Holmes Beach.
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            Learn helicopter flying basics while taking in the sights, including the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art        
    
    
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            Short for the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, The Ringling is an art gallery and live performance venue housed on the Ringling estate. The museum features a variety of collections, both permanent and visiting.        
    
    
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                1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
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            A working aquarium that hosts research scientists as well as the public, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium features a large menagerie of aquatic animals on display. The aquarium also features a number of hands-on educational exhibits.        
    
    
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            Opened in 1988, McCurdy's Comedy Theatre is a comedy club that hosts numerous comedians and events. The theatre includes an on-site restaurant with a full bar, valet parking, and a 4200 square foot comedy showroom.        
    
    
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            A 36-lane bowling center, Sarasota Lanes offer open and league bowling along with birthday party hosting. The center provides a lounge with adult beverages, flat-screen televisions, pool tables, a pro shop and a snack bar.        
    
    
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            Featuring professional actors, Asolo Repertory Theatre puts on performances for musicals, dramas, and plays each season. The interior of the theater is lavishly decorated with columns, archways, and gold moldings.        
    
    
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            The AMC Sarasota 12 is a movie theater multiplex with twelve auditoriums. The theater shows primarily first run Hollywood movies in full digital video and sound, and offers some films in 3D and IMAX formats.        
    
    
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            Guests will find a lineup of indie and foreign films at the Burns Court Cinema, a non-profit independent local movie theater. Concessions include the usual movie fare as well as beer and wine.        
    
    
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            Established in 1947, the Beach Club Siesta Key is a dance club and live music venue that books a wide variety of acts, ranging from local favorites to nationally touring artists.        
    
    
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            A discount movie theater, Parkway 8 Cinema shows first-run films in each of its eight theaters. They run discounts on matinees as well as deals on concession combo packages and other specials.        
    
    
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            At Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, visitors can see nationally recognized musicians, dancers, comedians, Broadway performers, and more. The main auditorium seats 1741 people at capacity and has an orchestra pit.