Guidebook for Siesta Key

Need ideas where to eat, shop and fun activities? Here are just some of the things you can do on Siesta Key & surrounding area: Siesta Key village (restaurants, gift shops, ice cream and more) Siesta Beach is across the street free parking Our favorite ice cream place is The Orange Octopus (on the southside of Siesta key), there is also several other ice cream parlors on the north side of Siesta Key. kayak through the mangrove tunnels on Lido key Marie Selby Gardens (botanical gardens), The marina jack II lunch or dinner cruise (you need to call ahead and make a reservation, very reasonable price don’t miss this cruise it will be fun and memorable experience you’ll never forget, make sure you book the boat that looks like a luxurious yacht). Sarasota Jungle Gardens (this is a zoo and botanical gardens -great place), The Ringling Brothers Museum The Mote marine aquarium Ca’dZan mansion Sarasota has several different theatrical play locations Main Street in Sarasota more restaurants and shopping, and galleries (you have to pay for parking). Saint Armand Circle (don’t miss this, plan to spend the day, galleries, restaurants, nightlife, shops, and more, plan on paying for parking there is parking kiosks throughout Saint Armand Circle very easy to operate). Don’t miss this one. Siesta Key drum roll - on Siesta beach across the street from the condo on Sunday nights at: 6 PM (Live music and plenty of dancing of all sorts. Hundreds of people gather on the beach for this event every Sunday evening). Free Of charge. Big cat habitat Marietta museum of Art (call ahead and see if they are open, they are open seasonally, I believe it’s free of charge and they enjoy your donations). Also, google search the Sarasota calendar of events to see what might be happening in the area during your stay. Baby gear rental right on siesta key they deliver and pick up (cribs, high chairs car seats and more). Go fishing or boating ( there are several boat rentals on siesta key).