So many things, so little time. Sarasota is an incredible city to visit and explore. No matter what your favorite thing to do is in life, Sarasota will have it, match it or tweak your interest into a new area you had not experienced or pursued previously. Listed below are just a few of the "things" you can do in the area. By no means is this list anywhere near complete. In the future I will take each of these items and give you more information in their own little article as you will see below. Maybe a good place for you start is a segway tour of historic and scenic Sarasota or Sarasota Bay front and Lido Key with Ever-Glides Segway tours. Some of the other things to do would be Snorkeling, scuba diving, jet ski, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, kite surfing, canoeing, kayaking, tennis, Polo, riding school, parasailing, boat trips, mini-golf, roller blade/roller skate (circuit), skate board (ramps), go-karting, race track, RC modeling track, RC aeromodelling field, ten-pin bowling, baseball, basketball, volleyball, paintball, fishing, deep-sea fishing, surf fishing, spear fishing, Bar/pub, discotheque, restaurants, karaoke, park and garden, leisure park, zoo/animal park, circus, nature reserve, exhibition center, art gallery, historical site, museum, theater, summer theater, opera house, festivals, antiques & bric-a-brac, local craftstore, cellar and wine tasting, race track, natural spring baths, steam baths, beauticians, fitness center, greyhound racing and more!!
CINEMA
Like other cities Sarasota has many places to go to the movies. In our downtown area on Main Street is a Hollywood 200, but I exagerate and that may be a Hollywood 20. Additionally there are other movie houses scattered near malls and shopping centers where you can see the newest in first run movies.
Burns Court Cinema is not like the rest. Let's start with the fact that it is well hidden in an ally in Downtown Sarasota in the antique district and additionally that you can purchase a glass of wine or beer to enjoy with your movie. Am I getting your attention? This is not your kids movie theater! No siree Bob, this is your movie theater and don't plan on coming here to see Hollywood's newest and greatest as this cinema house specializes in art films, independent, classic and international cinema. This Sarasota cinema theater at Burns Court only comes along once in a blue moon. Don't blow an opportunity to experience a movie at this great Sarasota theater.
Drum Circle
If you are on Siesta key on a late Sunday afternoon/evening you might find the drum circle interesting. A gathering of people with guitars, drums and other musical instruments play and dance to the beat of their music on the beach in front of the Siesta Key Public Beach concession stands. Great people watching.
Fireworks
Every year on the 4th of July Siesta Key is awash in celebration of this great holiday. Boat races are held on the Gulf of Mexico with pit walk through s and nightly parties held along the waterfront in Sarasota, Lido Key and Siesta Key. The night of the 4th of July Siesta Key provides an extravaganza fireworks display on the Siesta Key Public Beach. Many families plan their vacations around this celebration and display. The luxury of watching this display from your open balcony in condo 408 at Sunset Royale makes this a very special experience. The best I can come up with to give you a small understanding is this movie from my Sony Cybershot point and shoot camera of the July 4th , 2008 fireworks on Siesta Key. This condo is reserved way in advance of the 4th of July every year and this link will stay available until the condo is reserved for Saturday July 4th 2009. This will be another very special year. Because the 4th of July in 2009 falls on a Saturday, Friday July 3rd will also be a national holiday from work for most. The Penthouses at Sunset Royale have packaged a 4th of July, 2009 two week retreat from the word for a well deserved restorative fortnight of privcy and seclusion on the most incredible beach in the world.
Sarasota Farmers Market
Saturday mornings on Main Street and Lemon in the heart of downtown Sarasota our long running Farmers Market is waiting for your arrival. Farm fresh produce is displayed and sold from the many vendors who take over Lemon Street from 6:00 AM until Noon. Whether you are looking for greens, vegetables and fruit for your weekly meals, or spices, herbs, fresh flowers or specialty foods to add zest to table and food, this is the happening place to shop and enjoy. The street is for the people every Saturday and right there Mattison's City Grill, Pastry as Art or C'est la Vie are all waiting for you to tire from shopping and strolling and to sit down an enjoy a breakfast, beverage or snacks as you marvel at the ambiance and, of course, the weather. If you could not find what you were looking for, don't dismay. Right at the end of the Farmers Market at Lemon and First Street is our Downtown Sarasota Whole Foods Market which will have whatever you may not have found in the open street market. It really doesn't get better than this.
Dog Racing
The Sarasota area is not a location for those who like to gamble and tempt Lady Luck, except for our local Greyhound dog racing track on Univeristy across from the airport. With racing every night but Sunday and three matinee races each week, you should be able to feed your gambling desires. If this is not enough then visit their state of the art One-Eyed Jack Poker Room with 32 tables, TV monitors throughout, walk-about tellers and table side beverage service. The Sarasota Kennel Club provides menu and buffet dining in their clubhouse. You can also place bets on live simulcast horse racing with pari-mutual wagering in the clubhouse. Call the Sarasota Kennel Club for more information at 941-355-7744.
So many things, so little time. Sarasota is an incredible city to visit and explore. No matter what your favorite thing to do is in life, Sarasota will have it, match it or tweak your interest into a new area you had not experienced or pursued previously. Listed below are just a few of the "things" you can do in the area. By no means is this list anywhere near complete. In the future I will take each of these items and give you more information in their own little article as you will see below. Maybe a good place for you start is a 
Like other cities Sarasota has many places to go to the movies. In our downtown area on Main Street is a Hollywood 200, but I exagerate and that may be a Hollywood 20. Additionally there are other movie houses scattered near malls and shopping centers where you can see the newest in first run movies. 
If you are on Siesta key on a late Sunday afternoon/evening you might find the drum circle interesting. A gathering of people with guitars, drums and other musical instruments play and dance to the beat of their music on the beach in front of the Siesta Key Public Beach concession stands. Great people watching.
Saturday mornings on Main Street and Lemon in the heart of downtown Sarasota our long running Farmers Market is waiting for your arrival. Farm fresh produce is displayed and sold from the many vendors who take over Lemon Street from 6:00 AM until Noon. Whether you are looking for greens, vegetables and fruit for your weekly meals, or spices, herbs, fresh flowers or specialty foods to add zest to table and food, this is the happening place to shop and enjoy. The street is for the people every Saturday and right there Mattison's City Grill, Pastry as Art or C'est la Vie are all waiting for you to tire from shopping and strolling and to sit down an enjoy a breakfast, beverage or snacks as you marvel at the ambiance and, of course, the weather. If you could not find what you were looking for, don't dismay. Right at the end of the Farmers Market at Lemon and First Street is our Downtown Sarasota Whole Foods Market which will have whatever you may not have found in the open street market. It really doesn't get better than this.
The Sarasota area is not a location for those who like to gamble and tempt Lady Luck, except for our local Greyhound dog racing track on Univeristy across from the airport. With racing every night but Sunday and three matinee races each week, you should be able to feed your gambling desires. If this is not enough then visit their state of the art One-Eyed Jack Poker Room with 32 tables, TV monitors throughout, walk-about tellers and table side beverage service. The Sarasota Kennel Club provides menu and buffet dining in their clubhouse. You can also place bets on live simulcast horse racing with pari-mutual wagering in the clubhouse. Call the Sarasota Kennel Club for more information at 941-355-7744.