Local Events
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Stop in the office to pick up a brochure from one of the many local businesses that offer exciting adventures for you and your family. Jamaica Royale rentals offers something to do for everyone during your vacation. With a secluded beach property exclusive to Jamaica Royale guests, you can enjoy your stay in peaceful relaxation. Located on a barrier island off the southwestern coast of Florida, Siesta Key and the nearby area offers visitors a wealth of great activities and attractions. A diverse array of restaurants and shopping can keep guests busy for entire afternoons.
- Tennis & beach volleyball
- Deep sea fishing and boating
- Parasailing
- Jet skiing
- Paddle-boarding
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Boat tours
- Beach volleyball
- Skydiving
- Challenging golf courses
- A wide variety of restaurants
Opportunities to explore nature both on land and in the ocean are available for those interested. Do you enjoy fishing? If so, Siesta Key offers chartered trips, full service bait shops, and boat rentals. In nearby Sarasota, guests can check out the local art scene or catch a show. Here are just some of the adventures Sarasota has to offer:
TripAdvisor listed the following Top 10 things to do (of the 131 listed) in Sarasota:
- The Ringling Museum of Art — 5401 Bay Shore Road
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens — 900 S. Palm Avenue
- Ca d’Zan Mansion — 5401 Bay Shore Road
- Kayaking and canoeing in Sarasota — there are multiple local providers for these adventures
- Sarasota National Cemetery — 9810 State Road 72
- Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium — 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
- Myakka River State Park — 13208 State Road 72
- Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary — 7101 Palmer Road
- Ed Smith Stadium — 2700 12th Street
- Self-Guided tours and rentals — there are multiple local providers for these adventures
Click a link below to see other activities in our community:
- Albritton Farmers Market
800.237.3682 - Art Center of Sarasota
941.365.2032 - Baby Furniture Rentals
A & A Baby Rentals
941.921.7688 - Bike Rentals / Siesta Sports Rentals
941.346.1797 - Bobby Jones Golf Complex
941.955.8097 - CB’s Saltwater Outfitters — Fishing Trips, Full Service Bait Shop, Boat Rentals
941.349.4400 - Crowley Museum Nature Center
941.322.1000 - Evie’s Driving Range & Mini Golf
941.377.2399 - FSU Center for Performing Arts
941.351.8000 - Libraries:
Selby (downtown) – 941.861.1100
Gulf Gate Branch — 941.861.1230 - Myakka River Wildlife Tours
941.365.0100 - Oscar Scherer State Park
941.483.5956
- Parks and Recreation
Sarasota County
941.492.3156 - Pirates Cove
Mini golf & video games
941.755.4608 - The Players of Sarasota
941.365.2494 - Ringling School of Continuing and Professional Education
941.955.8866 - Sailors Circus
941.361.6350 - Sarasota Audubon
941.312.6533 - Sarasota Ballet
941.351.8000 - Sarasota Classic Car Museum
941.355.6228 - Sarasota County Fair Grounds
941.966.6338 - Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc.
941.922.9622 - Sarasota Golden Apple Dinner Theater
941.366.5454 - Sarasota Kennel Club
(Greyhound Racing)
941.355.7744
- Sarasota Opera House
941.953.7030 - Save Our Seabirds
941.388.3010 - Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce
941.349.3800 - Siesta Key Drum Circle
- Siesta Sports Rentals
941.346.1797 - Senior Friendship Centers
941.955.2122 - South Florida Museum
941.746.4131 - Trolley Tours:
- Sarasota Trolley
941.538.1414 - Siesta Trolley
941.915.3232 - Trolley Systems of America
941.346.3115
- Sarasota Trolley
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
941.953.3368 - Warm Mineral Springs
941.426.1692