Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Sarasota

"Recognized as the State Art Museum of Florida, the John and Mable Ringling Museum focuses on preserving and enhancing the legacy of John and Mable Ringling. The 66-acre museum complex includes the Museum of Art, the Venetian-Gothic Cà d’Zan Mansion, the eighteenth-century historic Asolo Theater, as well as the Circus Museum. In this museum, you can learn the remarkable story behind entrepreneur and art collector John Ringling."

"Administered by Florida State University, the museum encompasses the entire Ringling estate, far more than just the art museum; there's…"

"The Ca’ d’Zan was the former home of John Ringling, world-famous circus owner and art collector, and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Ringling are both founders of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art."

"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."

"With 40 acres of nature trails, this park is popular; you'll find tons of amenities. This beach has fine, powdery quartz sand that squeaks…"

"Sarasota Jungle Gardens has been delighting visitors since 1939. Walk among or hand-feed our flock of free roaming flamingos, Florida's unofficial state bird...."

"The Sarasota Jungle Gardens, which opened in 1939, is a popular tourist attraction that features a gorgeous botanical garden and animal shows."

"4045 Clark Rd., Sarasota, (941) 921-9600; 8203 Cooper Creek Blvd, Bradenton, (941) 359-6400; valentinopizzeria.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. A casual, family-friendly and energetic restaurant that serves what it calls “Grandma’s Italian food.” The team passionately makes sauces, stocks, soups and pizza dough daily from scratch. Both locations are open for dine-in, curbside pick-up, take-out and delivery."

"Coco Joe’s Italian Ice has been a favorite in Bradenton since 1995. This family-owned-and-operated shop carries a variety of Italian Ice flavors like mango, tangerine, chocolate, blue raspberry, watermelon, and more!. That’s not all, though."

"We love CoCo Joe's, mom and I just tried the Galiti with their Root Beer and Chocolate Italian Ice!. DELICIOUS... We have been going here for years, ..."

"With four galleries, Art Center Sarasota provides creative opportunities to the whole community. They run youth educational programs including Creative Kids Saturday Classes and the Creative Kids Summer Art Camp. The exhibitions focus on local and regional art, showcasing many emerging and established talents."

"This community-oriented nonprofit gallery has four exhibition spaces that mix local and out-of-town artists. Hosts frequent events, including a lecture series featuring local artists talking about what informs..."

"This unique art gallery is a must-see for its unconventional collection. It’s the only gallery in America that displays Italian artist and pianist Massimo Meda’s 3D-fluorescent paintings, concrete Medablocks and stainless-steel furniture. It has its own in-residence Italian artist, Fabio Dal Boni, who paints award-winning fine art photography on aluminium and canvas."