Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) 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…"

"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…"

"A short walk from downtown is the charming Marina and Bayfront Park. Similar to Boston’s Harborwalk, it’s a brilliant spot to stroll and get a feel for the waterfront of Sarasota. On the way to the park, make sure to stop for a insta worthy pick of the 25-foot statue “Unconditional Surrender”."

"Bay Front Park is a park and recreation area that is family-friendly. People love to jog, walk, bike, and picnic on the grass near the playground. There are also two restaurants with bayfront views."

"Venice Ave., Venice, (941) 480-1700, croissantandcovenice.com. On downtown mornings, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a seat at this downtown Venice boulangerie, patisserie and restaurant. Credit the mountain of pastries and sweets behind the counter up front, as well as a menu loaded with quiches, sandwiches and salads."

"This theatre is the main place for performing arts in the city and is also known to be the largest repertory theatre in the whole South Western part of the continent. This theatre not only hosts shows performed by local artists but also invites guest artists from other places. The functioning and maintenance of this theatre is in the hands of the Florida State University and its department of p...Read more"

"One of the most popular things to do in Sarasota with kids is to visit The Children’s Garden. There are fun storybook readings and many other activities like weekly art and gardening classes. A maze, pirate ship, secret garden, tree fort and three little pigs’ house are just some of the attractions."

"Discover a world of wonder during a visit to the Sarasota Children’s Garden. This darling garden has plenty of activities and events planned with kids in mind. From rock hunts to storytimes, there is always something magical happening at the Sarasota Children’s Garden."

"Mable Ringling’s rose garden was completed in 1913 while she and John were living in another house on the property. The rose garden is located near the original Mary Louise and Charles N. Thompson residence within the beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking Sarasota Bay. John and Mable are both buried very near this garden, just to the north, in what is called the Secret Garden."