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DESTINATION - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Southwest Florida is truly a cultural destination
and has the most to offer in Family Fun and Educational Activities.
| School Age |
 Key Sailing |
Key Sailing - Sarasota Kids of all ages (accompanied by their parents) can climb aboard a 41 foot sailing vessel to bask in the warmth of the sun. First mate, Jan, is at your side with a cool drink to quench the most tropical of thirsts. Whether you choose to spend quiet moments reading your favorite novel, sailing the boat from the helm, or enjoying the sights of Sarasota from the water, you can be assured your voyage will prove to be memorable. Docked at Marina Jack's Call for details: 941-346-7245 Editor's Review |
 Just Ducky |
Just Ducky Sightseeing Tour - Venice An amphibious vehicle that transports you on land from the corner of Nipino Trai and US 41 for an hour and a half hour tour on the Intracoastal Waterway. From the Train Deot, the rip goes through Nokomis Bay, under Albee Road Bridge, past Snake Island and a far as the southern tip of Casey Key. 1011 Tamiami Trail S., Suite 102 Call for details: 941-485-6366 |
 Babcock Wilderness |
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 |
 Captain Kim’s |
Captain Kim’s Boat Rides and Charters – Bradenton Beach Starfish, sand dollars, sea sponges and even sea slugs are just a few of the choice speciments to be seen aboard Captain Kim's sea adventures. 200 Bridge street, Bradenton Beach Call for details: 941-920-3307 |
 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 |
 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 |
 Selby Gardens |
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - Sarasota A wonderful tropical paradise along Sarasota Bay. 811 S. Palm Ave. 941-366-5731 COMING SOON - The Children's Rainforest - scheduled to begin construction in late 2009. This innovative new garden will take visitors right into the tops of Selby's massive banyan trees. Click HERE for more exciting Rainforest information. Editor’s Review |
 Segway Tours |
Segway Tours - Sarasota Rolling two wheel transporters for guided tours along the bay front, Selby Gardens and art district. 200 S. Washington Blvd. Call for details: 941-363-9556 |
 Stardust Skating |
Stardust Skating Center - Sarasota In-line/roller skating and arcade with Friday “Kids Night Out” from 7:30 – 11 and Saturday skate 11 am -1 pm. 2572 12th Street Call for details: 941-365-6888 |
| More Activities for School Age Children | Day Trips from Southwest Florida |
| 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
| Anna Maria Island | | Bradenton | | Longboat Key | | Sarasota | | Siesta Key | | Venice | | Manasota Key |
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A visit to SW Florida can lead to many return visits & Eventual Relocation |
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