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Sarasota Things To Do, Events & Showtimes

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Things To Do in Sarasota Today

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Sarasota This Weekend

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Family Things To Do in Sarasota

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Movie Showtimes Near Sarasota

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Venues & Cinemas Nearby

Burns Court Cinema Cinema

Burns Court Cinema

Sarasota, FL 506 Burns Lane
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CMX CineBistro Siesta Key 7 Cinema

CMX CineBistro Siesta Key 7

Sarasota, FL 3501 S. Tamiami Trail Ste 1100
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AMC Sundial 12 Cinema

AMC Sundial 12

St. Petersburg, FL 151 2nd Avenue North
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Green Light Cinema Cinema

Green Light Cinema

St. Petersburg, FL 221 2nd Ave North
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CMX Cinemas Tyrone Luxury 10 Cinema

CMX Cinemas Tyrone Luxury 10

St. Petersburg, FL 2998 Tyrone Blvd N
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Regal Hollywood - Sarasota Cinema

Regal Hollywood - Sarasota

Sarasota, FL 1993 Main Street
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Regal Hollywood - Sarasota Cinema

Regal Hollywood - Sarasota

Sarasota, FL 1993 Main Street
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Regal Hollywood 20 Cinema

Regal Hollywood 20

Sarasota, FL 113 Washington Boulevard
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Best Restaurants in Sarasota

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Lila in Sarasota, FL restaurant photo Closed now
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Lila

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Restaurant spot in Sarasota, Florida

4.3 rating · 181 reviews · Tripadvisor Sarasota, FL
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Top Attractions in Sarasota

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, FL attraction photo Mixed
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota is known for bayfront garden settings, orchids, epiphytes, seasonal exhibitions and plant science collections.

4.7 rating · 6,431 reviews Sarasota, FL
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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, FL attraction photo Mixed
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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota combines public aquarium exhibits, marine science education and conservation-focused visitor experiences.

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Sarasota Jungle Gardens in Sarasota, FL attraction photo Outdoor
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens

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Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a family wildlife and garden attraction with tropical landscaping, animal encounters and walkable old-Florida charm.

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Sarasota Classic Car Museum in Sarasota, FL attraction photo Indoor
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Sarasota Classic Car Museum

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Sarasota Classic Car Museum displays vintage automobiles, automotive memorabilia, rotating exhibits and collector-car history near The Ringling area.

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Parks & Outdoor Stops in Sarasota

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Sarasota Garden Club

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Sarasota Garden Club is a garden in Sarasota for gardens and walking.

4.6 rating · 125 reviews Sarasota, FL
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Beaches Nearby in Sarasota

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Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, FL beach photo Gulf
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Siesta Key Beach

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Island beach near Sarasota with beach access and local planning details.

4.8 rating · 2,886 reviews Sarasota, FL
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Indian Beach in Siesta Key, FL beach photo Gulf
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Indian Beach

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Island beach near Siesta Key with beach access and local planning details.

3.6 rating · 48 reviews Siesta Key, FL
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Siesta Key Beach in Siesta Key, FL beach photo Family
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Siesta Key Beach

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A Gulf beach known for very pale, powdery sand and a relaxed Sarasota-area vacation feel.

4.7 rating · 104 reviews Siesta Key, FL
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Crescent Beach in Siesta Key, FL beach photo Gulf
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Crescent Beach

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Island beach near Siesta Key with beach access and local planning details.

4.5 rating · 172 reviews Siesta Key, FL
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