- TripBuzz found 128 things to do with kids in or near Sarasota, Florida, including 103 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Venice, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach.
- From Siesta Key Beach to Lido Beach, the Sarasota area offers 90 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Beaches and Kayaking.
- Sarasota, Florida is a world-renowned tourist destination for its beachfront location, modern amenities and its many recreational opportunities. Visitors can relax along one of the areas many beaches or attend a music, arts or fitness festival. Other popular activities include dining, fishing, golf or perusing one of the cities shops or museums.
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Students learn how to sit, kneel, and stand on a board before enjoying one or two hours of self-guided paddling
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Known for its pristine, soft, white sand, Siesta Key Beach is a popular beach located along the gulf coast. Swimming, sunsets, and snorkeling are just a small few of many activities to participate in on this scenic beach.
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Lido Beach is a 3,000 foot white-sand beach with lifeguards on duty year round. The beach is often busy and is suitable for a variety of beach activities such as sun bathing, swimming, and beach walking.
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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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7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
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A safe haven for animals who have been rescued from distress, the Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary allows visitors to see an array of animals in a safe and controlled environment.
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A baseball stadium built in 1989, Ed Smith Stadium is the Spring Training home of the Baltimore Orioles. The stadium offers picnic and party facilities, a lounge, three climate-controlled suites and a cafe with food and drinks.
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Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf is an 18 hole adventure golf (or miniature golf) course with a pirate theme. The golf course is populated with streams, caves, waterfalls, and tropical terrain.
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Turtle Beach provides amenities to enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, beachcombing, snorkeling, volleyball and horseshoes, or visitors can just watch the sea turtles. They also have grills, picnic tables, benches, shower stations and a playground.
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Specializing in deep sea fishing excursions, Flying Fish Fleet Deep Sea Fishing leads visitors to prime fishing spots to catch grouper, barracuda, and more. Each fishing trip can last from 4 to 12 hours depending on the charter.
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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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Visitors can experience more than just rowing at Sea Life Kayak Adventures where everything is about the experience of feeling the water beneath the kayak, spotting wildlife all around, and enjoying the scenic surroundings.