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5.0 (2,508 reviews)Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
5.0 (1,243 reviews)Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure
4.9 (1,084 reviews)Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
4.8 (984 reviews)City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota
4.9 (960 reviews)Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
4.7 (478 reviews)Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
4.9 (445 reviews)Myakka State Park E-bike Safari
5.0 (381 reviews)Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island
4.9 (341 reviews)Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure
5.0 (293 reviews)Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sunset Boat Tour
5.0 (281 reviews)HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
4.5 (225 reviews)Anna Maria Island - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
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City GuideSarasota on a Budget: Free and Cheap Things to Do
The best free and budget-friendly activities in Sarasota, FL — from free museums and parks to affordable food and entertainment.
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City GuideSarasota Hidden Gems: Secret Spots the Guidebooks Miss
Discover Sarasota's best-kept secrets — hidden parks, quiet neighborhoods, overlooked museums, and local favorites that most visitors never find.
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City GuideThe Perfect Weekend in Sarasota: A 2-Day Itinerary
A detailed 2-day weekend itinerary for Sarasota, FL — the best restaurants, attractions, neighborhoods, and experiences packed into a perfect 48 hours.
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City GuideWe Asked Sarasota Locals Where They Actually Eat — Here's What They Said
The definitive guide to Sarasota's best restaurants — from iconic institutions to neighborhood gems. Where locals actually eat in Sarasota, FL.
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City GuideFirst Time in Sarasota? Locals Wish You Knew These 12 Things
Planning your first trip to Sarasota? Skip the tourist traps. Here's what locals actually recommend — from the best neighborhoods to hidden gems.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
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The Westin Sarasota
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Aloft Sarasota
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The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Hyatt Place Sarasota Lakewood Ranch
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The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Hotel Indigo Sarasota
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About Sarasota
Sarasota combines stunning Gulf Coast beaches (Siesta Key was named America's #1 beach) with a vibrant arts scene anchored by The Ringling Museum. It's where culture meets coast.
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