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.
Zambelli Fireworks has mastered the art of creating memorable experiences for large events, small gatherings, and everything in between for …
Sarasota Art Museum
The Museum has 15,000 square feet of dedicated exhibition gallery space, Bistro, Shop, auditorium for educational events, performance and film, …
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College is to enrich the lives of mature adults …
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 …
Ringling College Library Association
The Ringling College Library Association produces the highly anticipated and widely respected TOWN HALL Series at the Van Wezel each …
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 …
Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera produces outstanding opera true to the vision of the composer to entertain, enrich, and educate our communities, as …
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 …
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 …
Sarasota Bay Explorers
We offer several types of eco-tours, including our renowned Sea Life Encounter Cruise and private charters aboard the Miss Explorer.