You may never want to leave the sand but if you do, there are many sights to see beyond the beach. A short drive off our island you’ll discover a wealth of history, a thriving art scene and lots of outdoor life to explore. Whether you’re looking for rainy day entertainment or family-friendly activities, big cats or tiny sea creatures, sculptures or performing artists, Siesta Key visitors will find something fun for every age. You may dress up and simply don your comfy tourist fashions and enjoy a day of fun off the Key.
Since 1959, CB’s Saltwater Outfitters is Siesta Key's largest on-the-water bait & tackle shop that offers boat rentals, fishing charters, …
Key Chorale
Key Chorale, the Suncoast’s premier symphonic chorus, led by Maestro Joseph Caulkins, produces one-of-a-kind programming, collaborations that inspire, and artistry …
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned …
Discover Sarasota Tours
Discover Sarasota Tours (DST) offers 18 different award-winning, air-conditioned trolley tours of the most interesting places, stories, neighborhoods and things …
Ringling College of Art and Design
Since 1931, Ringling College of Art and Design has cultivated the creative spirit in students from around the globe. The …
LeBarge Tropical Cruises
Join us for a cruise aboard the LeBarge - a floating island adorned with 4 real palm trees on top …
Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera produces outstanding opera true to the vision of the composer to entertain, enrich, and educate our communities, as …
The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
The story of The Ringling begins nearly a century ago, with the circus impresario and his beloved wife’s shared love …
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College is to enrich the lives of mature adults …
Sun Served Bespoke Picnics & Gifts
Luxury picnics, proposal, micro-wedding, room decor, custom experiences, thoughtful gifts, flowers, breakfast box - designed for presence and connection in …
Tree Fort Productions Projects
We bring enrichment to all through the performing arts with services to the community that encourage participation from youth, teens, …
Ringling College Library Association
The Ringling College Library Association produces the highly anticipated and widely respected TOWN HALL Series at the Van Wezel each …
Sarasota Art Museum
The Museum has 15,000 square feet of dedicated exhibition gallery space, Bistro, Shop, auditorium for educational events, performance and film, …
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
As a living museum located on the shores of Sarasota Bay, Selby Gardens provides 45 acres of bayfront sanctuaries connecting …
Sarasota Bay Explorers
We offer several types of eco-tours, including our renowned Sea Life Encounter Cruise and private charters aboard the Miss Explorer.
Siesta Key Watersports
Siesta Key Watersports is the only full-service watersports company servicing Siesta Key, Sarasota, and Venice. Three great locations! Voted #1 …
Big Cat Habitat Conservation & Education Center
Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary in Sarasota has become the safe, loving and permanent home of over 150 …