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Going Out
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Arcade Monsters Lido Beach
14 pinball/arcade machines. $20 admission, all games are on Free Play
Calico Jack's
1 pinball/arcade machine. Dive bar atmospere. Cheap drinks. Open daily 10am-2am.
Food & Drink
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Meadows Farmers Market
Meadows Farmers Market is a farmers market in Sarasota, FL. We have arrow signs that help direct new visitors every step of the way into the Meadows Shopping Village. Indoor market. Accepts: Other food and nutrition assistance programs, supplemental coupons, and vouchers.
Arts & Culture
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Venice Public Library
Venice Public Library is a public branch library in Venice, FL. Open 2,652 hours per year across 51 weeks. The facility is 19,428 square feet.
Osprey Library At Historic Spanish Point
Osprey Library At Historic Spanish Point is a public branch library in Osprey, FL. Open 1,600 hours per year across 50 weeks. The facility is 800 square feet.
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library is a public branch library in Venice, FL. Open 2,548 hours per year across 49 weeks. The facility is 24,583 square feet.
Gulf Gate Library
Gulf Gate Library is a public branch library in Sarasota, FL. Open 2,652 hours per year across 51 weeks. The facility is 25,800 square feet.
Elsie Quirk Library
Elsie Quirk Library is a public branch library in Englewood, FL. Open 2,450 hours per year across 49 weeks. The facility is 17,200 square feet.
The Ringling
Museum complex with art museum, circus museum, historic mansion, and 66-acre gardens
North Port Library
North Port Library is a public branch library in North Port, FL. Open 2,450 hours per year across 49 weeks. The facility is 19,666 square feet.
Fruitville Public Library
Fruitville Public Library is a public branch library in Sarasota, FL. Open 2,652 hours per year across 51 weeks. The facility is 24,800 square feet.
Selby Public Library
Selby Public Library is a public branch library in Sarasota, FL. Open 2,754 hours per year across 51 weeks. The facility is 71,427 square feet.
Grocery & Markets
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Central Sarasota Farmers Market
Central Sarasota Farmers Market is a farmers market in Sarasota, FL.
Sarasota Downtown Farmers' Market
Sarasota Downtown Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Sarasota, FL.
Old Miakka Farmer's Market
Old Miakka Farmer's Market is a farmers market in Sarasota, FL.
Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market
Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Bradenton, FL.
Lakewood Ranch Outdoor Market
Lakewood Ranch Outdoor Market is a farmers market in Lakewood Ranch, FL.
Free Things to Do
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Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library is a public branch library in Sarasota, FL. Open 2,550 hours per year across 51 weeks. The facility is 24,557 square feet.
Englewood Charlotte Public Library
Englewood Charlotte Public Library is a public branch library in Englewood, FL. Open 2,508 hours per year across 50 weeks. The facility is 13,175 square feet.
Shannon Staub Library
Shannon Staub Library is a public branch library in North Port, FL. Open 2,028 hours per year across 39 weeks. The facility is 22,321 square feet.
Outdoors & Nature
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Myakka River State Park
38,000-acre state park with airboat tours, canopy walkway, trails, and camping
Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary
Animal sanctuary with 350+ animals, petting zoo, and daily live presentations
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Waterfront botanical garden with orchid displays, butterfly house, and children's rainforest
Fun with Kids
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Sky Zone Sarasota: GLOW Night
Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.
Sky Zone Sarasota: Little Leapers
Toddler jump time for kids 6 and under. Bounce, climb, and explore in a safe environment with a parent or guardian. Discounted admission with one adult jumping free per paid child. Monday-Friday, open to noon. SkySocks sold separately.
Sky Zone Sarasota: Sky Camp
Multi-day camp program at Sky Zone. Kids enjoy trampolines, dodgeball, foam pits, ninja courses, and more in a supervised, active environment. Perfect for school breaks. Ages and schedule vary by location.
Urban Air Sarasota
Urban Air indoor adventure park with trampolines, climbing walls, ropes courses, battle beams, dodgeball, and birthday party packages.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Marine science aquarium with sharks, manatees, sea turtles, penguins, and STEM labs
Sky Zone Sarasota: Homeschool Jump
Discounted jump sessions for homeschool families. An active way to meet physical education needs with bouncing, climbing, and play. Schedule varies by location. SkySocks sold separately.
Sky Zone Sarasota
Sky Zone indoor trampoline park and adventure zone. Wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball, ninja courses, and birthday parties.
Sky Zone Sarasota: Members Only Night
Exclusive jump sessions for Sky Zone members. Enjoy the park with fellow members in a less crowded environment. Check with your location for schedule and details.
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