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SENIORS... 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.
 Mote Aquarium |
Mote Marine Aquarium - Sarasota
Pet horseshoe crabs, sea stars and stingless rays; play video games with dolphins and learn the
secret life of seahorses. Follow the research and study of sea turtles, sharks and more… with docents available
to answer your questions along the way. 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Call for details: 941-388-4441
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 G. Wiz |
G. Wiz - The Science Museum - Sarasota
A hands-on science and learning center, where science becomes relevant, technology understandable,
and learning, an interactive adventure. Come, Get in the "Zone": Explora zone, Tech zone, Wave zone, and
Body zone. 1001 Boulevard of the Arts Call for details: 941-309-4949
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 Pop's Golf |
Pop's Golf & Batting Center - Sarasota
Practice your swing at the lighted driving range or with pitching machines ranging from 40 to 70
miles per hour, you're guaranteed to crack a few long balls whatever your age or skill level.
6800 Fruitville Rd. 941-377-4807
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 Caddy Shanks |
Caddy Shanks - Sarasota
Rent or bring your own clubs to this indoor golf facility offering more than 60 champoinship courses
including St. Andrews, Pebble Beach and Sawgrass. Race exotic cars with a VRX racing simulator, play Nintendo’s Wii
games or take a spin on cycling simulators.
8207 Tourist Center Drive 941-870-4770
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 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
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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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 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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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! |
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A visit to SW Florida can lead to many return
visits & Eventual Relocation |
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