Things to do in Sarasota

Sarasota Attractions
Posted by Marc Rasmussen on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 7:06 AM By Marc Rasmussen / April 5, 2016 Comment

Sarasota attractionsSarasota County booms with arts and culture and is celebrated as Florida’s “Cultural Coast” and renders endless opportunity to amplify and support community development through the performing arts.  No wonder that Sarasota is ranked No.3 as one of the 100 Best Art Towns in America.  

The dynamic cultural scene distinguishes Sarasota as a refined hub for business and tourism.  It is undisputable that arts, culture and humanities can be inspiring in the development of any successful community.

Below are some of the fun activities you can enjoy in Sarasota, Florida.

Circus Museum

The Circus Museum that was founded in 1948 commemorates the affluent history of the American family circus and its rapport with Sarasota.  Visitors can experience a narrated circus and all its brilliance in sequined costumes, baggage wagons, colossal parades and side show banner lines.  John Ringling as the Circus King is epitomized in relics and memorabilia in the museum that harks back to the greatest circus movie ever, The Greatest Show on Earth that was filmed in Sarasota.

The private rail car of Mable and John Ringling, The Wisconsin that was built in 1905 during the golden age of the rail is on display in the museum.  The Wisconsin gives visitors a matchless insight into the journeys of John and Mable around the country on business and with the circus.   

A major attraction in the museum is the Tibbals Learning Center with a myriad of posters that were used to broadcast that the circus was coming to town.  The key attribute in the museum is The Howard Bros. Circus Model,...

32 Things to do in Sarasota
Posted by Marc Rasmussen on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 4:32 PM By Marc Rasmussen / March 18, 2016 Comment

John Ringling Bridge#1 - Walk, Bike or Run the Ringling Bridge - Take a voyage over to the highest point in Sarasota, Florida - The John Ringling Causeway. Capture spectacular views of the Sarasota bay, downtown skyline, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key and Bird Key. What a great way to get some exercise.

#2 - Charter a Boat - Charter a Boat in Sarasota and explore the bays and islands. The boats are often used for deep sea fishing excursions, snorkeling and scuba diving. Some people charter a boat simply to go sightseeing or sailing. Coastal Sarasota is a beautiful area to explore

#3 - Tour Ca d'Zan - Go see the winter residence of one of Sarasota's most influential residents - John and Mable Ringling. A self-guided tour of the first floor of this Venetian Gothic waterfront palace is included with a general admission ticket to the John and Ringling Museum of Art.

#4 - Shop in a Circle - No trip to Sarasota would be complete without a shopping trip to the world-renown St. Armands Circle. The area was dedicated to John Ringling and is stocked full of sophisticated restaurants, shops and nightclubs. Numerous exclusive boutiques are also in the area.

#5 - Go Back in Time - Take a spin down main street in downtown Sarasota and catch a glimpse of buildings from the 1920's and 30's like the Sarasota Opera House, Frances Carlton Apartments, Sarasota Times Building, Mira Mar building and Orange Blossom Condos.

#6 - DeSoto National Memorial...