Friendly, relaxed environment. Coffee truck in the morning and local craft brews with sandwich…read moretruck later on.

Nice little bar in Venice. The service was really good and the bartender suggested a local beer,…read morewhich was great. Really liked the friendly local feel.

Love this park even more. Decided to come here at night, and it was a good choice. There are lights…read moreat night so you can walk which was perfect so we can walk our pup. We also went by the lounge chairs closer to the bay. It was so comfy at night to sit here. We fell asleep since it was so relaxing. The park is so cute with whimsical birds as part of the playground. A huge grassy area for walking was nice and comfy too. We brought a snack to eat at the tables and our pup had his dinner too. This was def a great choice! Parking was street parking and it was free.

This is still a developing park set on 53 acres along Sarasota's beautiful waterfront. There is a…read morepromenade, Ibis playground, mango bayou, sunset deck & cultural venues scheduled. Free kayak tours & outdoor movies under the stars are presented here. There are: Bicycle Trails, Canoe Launch, Equipment/Facility Rental, Hiking Trails, Picnic Facilities, a restaurant In the park, clean stocked restrooms and wildlife / bird watching. The conservatory is free, pet & family, friendly and accessible for the handicapped.

Went to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch and it is such a cute spot to walk around. There is a…read moregreat mix of shopping and restaurants, and everything is right on the water, which makes it even better. It is a very cool place to hang out and just take your time. We went over Christmas and it was decorated so cute, which made it even more special. The water views are beautiful, the area is very clean, and the overall vibe is just really nice. I cannot wait to go back and check out more of the businesses there. Such a cool spot.

It's so dreamy every time I visit Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch…read more I visited today most recently for their Sunday farmers market which goes from 9-2pm. Lots of vendors, families, and very dog friendly. Waterside Place has something for everyone. Here's a list of some types of their businesses off the top of my head: Forked: Breakfast Brunch Quincy's Lobster Roll - coming soon Osteria 500 - Italian Duck donuts Brewery Coffee shop Seafood restaurant Kore - Korean steakhouse Boutiques Kilwin's ice cream IV Spa Barber shop Hair salon Italian market coming soon This is just some of what I remember In addition, there is a spot for entertainment, lots of cushy areas to sit down, playground area, walking path, and very dog friendly Around it are apartments and villas in the area and it's in the middle of the Lakeshore Ranch home developments It's a great area to visit with lots of areas to park and a great place to hang out for friends and family. Will definitely keep on coming back to see all they have to offer!

This is my first time and I was attending a Women in Philanthropy Event. From the courteous ballet…read moreat the entrance, the lovely facilities, lined staff and tasty food, the entire experience was first rate. We dined on a grilled chicken salad with a chocolate torte for dessert. Everything was delicious. I would definitely return and recommend to others.

Great views and ambience form skyline parking lil hard to find. Great bar engagement. The brussels…read moreand the tomatoe ginger bisque had great flavor. The bayshore blue side salad was delicious. However the Sweet potatoe ravioli in basil puree sauce although decent version rendition, only came with 4 ravioli for $30+. The vegan short rib was different and enticing so over southern grits and roasted carrots purple orange, parsnip. I would have paired with a poblano chessy grit or horseradish mashed potatoe. The vegan short rib was smoky, had depth, had delicious flavor. The club ia beautiful and well appointed.

So impressive from the moment you called to make a reservation, clear instructions on where to…read moremeet. The captain of the Airboat showed up on time very pleasant great since of humor and filled with knowledge. I have for years been going all the way to the Everglades and only to see maybe one alligator if you're lucky however, on this one there were plentiful we saw at least five. Plus learned so much about the ecosystem and the lifestyles of the alligators. Absolutely amazing company and and highly recommend.

We paid for an hour long air boat tour, and our captain dropped us off 38 minutes later. We didn't…read morestart early, we started on time. So we should have just paid for a 30 minutes boat tour. ‍

Dan with Adventure Kayak Outfitters was super cool. Showed up without a reservation and he was very…read moreaccommodating. We chose to just rent a kayak versus do the tour and he spotted us from the distance to waive us over to see manatees with his group later on. Kayak was in great condition. Mangrove tunnels were so much fun as well. Although the manatees were really cute and fun to watch up close, the cormorants that enthusiastically followed us and ate plenty fish were the best part. 100% would recommend this kayak rental company and location to kayak!

We booked a tour with AKO during our Christmas visit to Sarasota and Lido Key. It was a highlight…read moreof our trip. We paddled with dolphin and provided cover for the cormorants fishing in the bay. Our guide , Dan was excellent and kept us laughing along the way while providing lots of info on the wildlife and the history of the ecosystem. He made everyone from beginner to advanced feel right at home on the water. AKO boats were good quality and well cared for which makes a big difference. If you are in Sarasota, don't miss an opportunity to explore by water and you will see a side of the area you don't want to miss.

I brought my wife kayaking for the first time and was worried I was overhyping the experience. In…read morethe mangrove tunnels, we got to pretend we were exploring the swamps of Degobah and, when we came out, we were greeted by a mommy dolphin and her baby who surfaced a few feet from our kayaks. I've been doing this once a year for over a decade and I've never seen them this close! We we were sure to leave them alone and keep our distance to let them do their thing but they are curious creatures. A storm moved in so we had a bit of fun power-rowing back to the launch point. They were even kind enough to offer credit since the storm prevented us from using the entire 3 hrs. We had to go home the next day but it didn't matter; the experience was so perfect, we got everything we paid for. My wife said I definitely didn't overhype it!

Orlando was awesome!!! The tour was great we went through the mangroves and then onto a small…read moresandbar where he showed us some local wildlife.

Excellent sailing center in Sarasota. Great location with numerous places to launch boats of all…read morekinds. Wonderful sailing programs at a beautiful location. Plenty of parking which is free. Awesome place.

The Worlds Best Sailing Club! You will undoubtedly find new…read morefriends, new adventures, community and amazing sailors at this local hidden gem, a staple in Sarasota's history! Get your whole family out sailing in Sarasota Bay. www.sailingsquadron.com ...and check out Sarasota Youth Sailing, the youth program at SSS, a 501c3 nonprofit organization serving youth ages 5-18 for over 45 years! www.sarasotayouthsailing.org