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GROWNUPS... FUN THINGS TO SEE & DO!
DESTINATION - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Southwest Florida is truly a cultural destination and has the most to offer in Family Fun and Educational Activities.
 Sailor Circus |
PAL Sailor Circus - Sarasota
Sailor Circus now in it’s sixth decade of operation has grown from a small high school gymnastics
class in 1949 to the present spectacular 4 ring youth circus production known world wide as the Greatest "Little" Show
on Earth. Students from the 4th through 12th grades in Sarasota and surrounding counties have an opportunity to
experience the performing arts in a circus atmosphere. Annual Holiday Spectacular & Spring Shows.
2075 Bahia Vista Street. Sarasota Call for
details: 941-361-6350
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 Kiteboarding |
Kiss The Sky Kiteboarding – Sarasota
Wanna ride the water, experience the freedom, fly through the air above the water? If you are
interested in learning one of the most exciting water sports on the planet, you've come to the right place! A lesson
from a certified instructor is a must. Yes, it is an extreme sport, but we can show you how to safely learn the
different aspects of understanding the wind and the equipment to learning kite flying and board skills!
To schedule a lesson with a PASA certified instructor, call 941-447-8863
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 Rossi Park |
Rossi Park - Bradenton
Free films are offered at Rossi Park in Downtown Bradenton with a 400-seat amphitheatre and giant
screen located near the Clock Tower. Refreshments are available for purchase. The park is bordered on its entire
north boundary by the scenic Manatee River with a lighted boardwalk at the marina. It has new playground equipment, a
circular grass passive area surrounded by memorial trees, and a granite memorial to policemen, firefighters and EMTs
(a memorial service is held here every year on Sept. 11).
Call the Downtown Development Authority at (941) 932-9440 for scheduled showings.
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 Spanish Point |
Historic Spanish Point - Osprey
"A Window to the Past"; an archaeology exhibition about the gulf coast region’s earliest people.
Be surrounded by a 15 foot high prehistoric shell mound called a midden and view a recreated dwelling from 1,000
years ago. Enjoy the Sunken Garden, Duchene Lawn, & Jungle Walk gardens, plus the classical styled Pergola overlooking
Little Sarasota Bay.
337 N. Tamiami Trail Call for details: (941) 966-5214
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 Water Taxi |
Hersh’s Water Taxi – Grove City
Beautiful sunset tours and nature tours where you may see Dolphins, Manatees, Osprey (fish eagles), and many other exciting surprises.
7092 Placida Road, Englewood Call for details: 941-270-0132
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 TKM Stable |
TKM Stable – North Port
Check their web site for hourly or even day long trail rides in one of two state parks.
5611 Tropicaire Blvd., North Port Call for details: 941-626-6787
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 Bowland |
Bowland – Port Charlotte
Twenty-four lanes of bowling with a lounge and restaurant serving Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
Friday and Saturday nights try “Extreme Glow Bowl” with lasers, music, videos and more.
3192 NE Harbor Blvd. Call for details: 941-625-4794
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 Fish Cove |
Fish Cove Adventure Golf – Charlotte Harbor
Enjoy 36 holes of exciting miniature golf overlooking the beautiful Peace River. Check the web site for coupons
4949 Tamiami Trail Call for details: 941-627-5393
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 Babcock Ranch |
Babcock Wilderness Adventures Ranch – Punta Gorda
Enjoy a taste of real Florida – the excitement of a true wilderness adventure. Travel 90 minutes in a
comfortable swamp buggy with a trained naturalist on a voyage through the beautiful woods and deep, slow-moving waters
of the Telegraph Cypress Swamp. See alligators, panthers, cracker calves, native birds, wild turkeys, snakes and other
animals in their natural setting. Daily tours are by reservation only.
8000 State Route 31 Call for details: 800-500-5583
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 Motorsports Park |
Charlotte Co. Motorsports Park – Punta Gorda
A 3/8-mile asphalt track with figure-eight racing 6:00 p.m. every Saturday Night. Check schedule
for Friday night go-kart racing.
Charlotte County Airport, Punta Gorda. Call for details: 941-575-7223
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Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Englewood,
and their fabulous Islands of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key,
Lido Key, Siesta Key, Venice & Manasota Key are the perfect
home base from which to explore other Florida points of interest! |
Click the Links below for our Recommended Accommodations
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A visit to SW Florida can lead to many return
visits & Eventual Relocation |
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