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Things to Do in Sarasota
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John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 
Administered by Florida State University, the museum encompasses... |
Museums / Galleries, Houses / Mansions, Gardens / Arboretums, Educational Institutions | Sarasota |
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Orchids make up nearly a third of the 20,000 species of flowers... |
Gardens / Arboretums | Sarasota |
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Mote Aquarium
The latest edition to this world-class marine research facility... |
Zoos / Aquariums | Sarasota |
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
One of Old Florida's charming, family-owned and -operated attractions... |
Zoos / Aquariums | Sarasota |
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Siesta Beach
With 40 acres of nature trails, this park is popular; you'll... |
Beaches | Sarasota |
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South Lido Park
At the southern tip of the island, South Lido Park has one of... |
Beaches | Sarasota |
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Turtle Beach
A 14-acre beach-park that's popular with families, Turtle has... |
Beaches | Sarasota |
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