Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Siesta Key

"The Ringling is the State Art Museum of Florida and an exceptional cultural and educational centre. This famous American museum is the legacy of John and Mable Ringling and located within the 66 acre grounds of their Winter estate. John Ringling was the founder of the Ringling Bros. circus and later became the co-owner of the Barnum & Bailey Circus."

"Sarasota is known as a circus town after John Ringling built his winter home here. After his passing, the estate was turned into a museum that receives thousands of visitors each year. Ringling has a few different areas."

"Ca' d'Zan, (Venetian for "House of John"), is the waterfront residence built for Mable and John Ringling. The mansion was designed by architect Dwight James Baum with assistance from the Ringlings, built by Owen Burns, and was completed in 1926. It is designed in Venetian Gothic style."

"Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Siesta Beach and Honeymoon Island State Park. Explore Clearwater's surroundings by going to Ellenton Premium Outlets (in Ellenton), St. Petersburg (Craftsman House Gallery, The Dali Museum, & more) and Treasure Island Beach (in Treasure Island). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 23rd (Sat) at Legoland Florida Resort. Spend the 22nd (Fri) on the water with a fishing tour."

"The Siesta Key Beach lives up to the hype of being consistently ranked as the best beach in the United States. It even was ranked as the fifth best beach in the world by TripAdvisor. The fine, white sand and beautiful water are gorgeous."

"John & Rebecca Neal Park features the City's only Community Gardens site. The City's newest waterfront park also has a kayak launch into Wares Creek. Kayaking in Wares Creek is recommended for those without much kayak experience, as the water is shallow."

"Norma Lloyd came to Bradenton from Terre Haute, IN in 1971 and became a local hero for rallying local resources and volunteers to expand Little League and softball offerings in the city and county. After years of fighting for local kids to have a place to play, and of acting as coach, scorekeeper, umpire, administrator and doing any other thing that needed to be done, Norma Lloyd Park was named for her in1995. Amenities at the park include batting cages, picnic tables, a pond, playgrounds, a football field, little league and tee ball fields."

"Spend the afternoon strolling the grounds of Palma Sola Botanical Park, a 10-acre site in northwest Bradenton and home to a collection of rare flowering trees, palms, fruits and subtropical plants. The tranquil gardens are also home to three large lakes where you can relax and enjoy the scenic views. Head here for arts and crafts activities and community events throughout the year."

"Bradenton, Florida has a lot of pleasing areas to visit, such as the Palma Sola Botanical Park. A beautiful botanical park to take a walk in, the Palma Sola Botanical Park is highly rated for its beautiful grounds. They keep everything so well-kept here, from the trash pick up to the dead flowers."

"UPDATE: As of June 2019, the Anna Maria Oyster Bar is no longer serving brunch. However, they open at 11 a.m. every day, so it’s still a great location for lunch and bubbles!"

"In the heart of downtown Sarasota Florida, Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill stands alone for creative sushi, fresh sashimi and a new spin on asian fusion--all at remarkable prices. The Tsunami team focuses on ensuring every meal exceeds your expectations. Hours:12:06 AM - 12:00 PM todaySat: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PMSun: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PMMon: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMTue: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMWed: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMThu: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMFri: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM"

"Ask anyone and you will hear that the best Sarasota restaurant for sushi is Tsunami. This Japanese spot is open daily for lunch and dinner and features dozens of sushi rolls. This includes everything from traditional sashimi to crazy rolls like ones with spicy escolar and pine nuts or the Tiger Roll with four different kinds of fish!"

"Waitress was so nice and I could tell that the whole staff works so hard to make sure everything is perfect...."

"The beef w/broccoli combo platter was very tasty including the egg roll. Ready in 10 minutes - works for me!"

"Annette’s and Ted’s personal philosophy is to be a leader in healthy foods and drinks that are fresh, great tasting and unique. You have lots of choices…something for vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers. Never boring, always changing and always delicious."

"Lila Sarasota brings spontaneity and playfulness to organic, healthy and mostly vegetable food into the heart of Sarasota. They serve small portions of meat so if you bring a friend that eats it, they can still enjoy their meat-filled meal alongside you!. Head Chefs and owners of Lila, Ryan Boeve and Arthur Lopes, wanted to bring locally-sourced food into a casual venue for all of Sarasota to enjoy."

"Located off Main Street, Lila is a vegan friendly, environmentally conscious restaurant that supports local organic farmers. Lila is known for their creative plant based menu. She’s the cool kid of vegan friendly spots in Sarasota."