ASOLO THEATRE
Asolo Repertory Theatre offers year round professional theatre. A rich history and long legacy propel the highest quality of professional theater and education. A member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres (LORT) the recent partnership with the FSU School of Theatre to mentor MFA in Acting program has resulted in the acclaimed FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. Performance venues include the Historic Asolo Theatre, Cook Theatre & Mertz Theatre.

MUSEUM OF CARS
Located near The Ringling Museum of Art and the Asolo Theater, the 60,000 square foot museum features a "living” collection of over 100 automobiles.  The Sarasota Classic Car Museum is a non-profit organization passionate about the history and preservation of the cars of the 20^th century. 

THE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART
The Ringling Museum of Art displays European, American, and Asian works of art in its permanent collection galleries.  The collection of Old Master paintings, highlighted by the Baroque period of the 17th century, is among the finest in the country. The Ringling Museum also collects modern and contemporary art, and presents temporary exhibitions from its own collections and traveling collections in the Searing Wing.

Ca d’Zan
Dwight James Baum was commissioned to build the home of John and Mable Ringling in the early 1920's. The Ca d’Zan "House of John" was completed in 1926, and become the epicenter of current cultural life in Sarasota.

RINGLING SCHOOL OF DESIGN
This Sarasota campus is known worldwide for it's advanced creative studies and professional educational values. Offering degrees in 13 art/design related disciplines, there are numerous art galleries on site and are open daily for viewing.

SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS
Conservation, education, research and family entertainment welcome you to this 10-acre lush tropical jungle, featuring trails and entertainment, educational bird and reptile shows, rare, endangered exotic & rescued wildlife. Our native Florida Crocodiles, which are a “species of concern,” are on loan to us from the Saint Augustine Alligator Farm and a local breeder to use for educational and conservation purposes.

VAN WEZEL HALL
From it's beautiful bayfront location, this Sarasota landmark Performance Hall has been entertaining audiences through a variety of theater presentations, comedy, dance and music for over 35 years.  The latest in sound and lighting systems, the Van Wezel's educational outreach programs serve the community from toddlers to senior citizens.

SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE
The Sarasota Opera is an internationally respected producer of the highest quality professional opera. It fosters artistic excellence in the Sarasota area, along with assuring outreach programs provide an opportunity for all segments of the community.  Recently fully restored to its original beauty, the Sarasota Opera House has become the cornerstone of Sarasota's Theater Arts District.

MOTE MARINE AQUARIUM
Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), journey the underwater marine life treasures featuring sharks, sea turtles, manatee, dolphin and more. A working lab, world-renowned research, eco-tours and species conservation efforts are only the beginning of the wonders of Mote Marine.

MARIE SELBY GARDENS
Internationally recognized, this 9.5-acre bayfront property represents research, conservation, education, marvelous bay views and display of some of the most impressive collections in the world. Over 6,000 orchids, more than 20,000 plants, distinct garden areas and the Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Voted “One of America’s Top Ten Botanical Gardens!” Country Living Gardener Magazine

ST ARMANDS CIRCLE
A tropical paradise, St. Armands offers a unique blend of concept, history and beauty in its world-renowned  circle of fine shops and gourmet restaurants. Antique statuary to contemporary design, graceful plants, courtyards and patios offer an international flavor, award-winning cuisine, and the epitome of shopping pleasure.

MARINA JACK
An unparalleled dining experience with panoramic views of the marina, downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.  Serving lunch and dinner, the menus include delightful fresh seafood, along with current favorites. Whether you're in the open air raw bar, the architecturally stunning dining room, or casual dockside, your palette and senses will be delighted by Marina Jack.

MYAKKA STATE PARK
Myakka River State Park is Florida's largest natural park, offering canoeing, fishing, camping, an airboat cruise, a canopy walk and biking among a diversity of bird and wildlife. Safari tram tours of the park’s back country are offered from mid-December through May. The Myakka River flows through 58 square miles of wetlands, prairies and woodlands.

HISTORIC SPANISH POINT
Historic Spanish Point, overlooking Sarasota Bay, provides a window into 5,000 years of human history, with Native American shell middens, preserved pioneer structures, nature trails and formal gardens.