Big Shooter Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Hi all, Will be vacationing in Sarasota with the wife and 6 year old daughter in a couple weeks. Unfortunately won't be able to do any shooting. (I know, what kind of vacation is that???) Looking for kid-friendly sight seeing, places to eat, places not to go, etc..... Also how's the drive from Orlando? Thanks, Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrd Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 2 hour drive, not bad unless you hit rush hour. Not worth it unless you are flying into MCO or driving up to see the mouse, or go to Sea World. No Harry Potter yet. The beaches near Sarasota are gorgeous, even nicer down by Sanibel/Cabitiva island. Sanibel has the best sand I have ever felt. Golf heaven. Lots of things and touristy things to do for kids. Wear LOTS of suntan lotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 2 hour drive, not bad unless you hit rush hour. Not worth it unless you are flying into MCO or driving up to see the mouse, or go to Sea World. No Harry Potter yet. The beaches near Sarasota are gorgeous, even nicer down by Sanibel/Cabitiva island. Sanibel has the best sand I have ever felt. Golf heaven. Lots of things and touristy things to do for kids. Wear LOTS of suntan lotion. +1,000 on Sanibel and Captiva! Gotta go to those! Sea shell capital of the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Guy Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Just drove back from Anna Maria Island today. Both of my kids (12 and 6) really enjoyed the Motes Aquarium in Sarasota. As part of the aquarium experience we also took the eco cruise portion and saw bunch of dolphins and other sea life. One thing that was kind of cool, was watching the people gather at the beach to see the sunset. Once the sun goes down, the group of people will clap and go on their business. Being born and raised in Puerto Rico, I never knew people could be so passionate about the sunset. I guess it's one of those gringo things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Shooter Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 Thanks for the replies, keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertl35 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I just got back from Sarasota. Go to Harding Circle just before Lido Beach (great beach) in the evening, get dinner (i went to Tommy Bahama ) then walk around the shops and do some window shopping. The family will have a good time there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMV Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Lido is my favorite beach in the area...often less crowded and absolutely gorgeous. St Armond's (sp) circle has lots of places to eat (I like Columbia's). Downtown Sarasota has really picked too up over the last few years, with lots of good places to eat, shop etc. Hope you have a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3quartertime Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Siesta Key is nice. I would take the drive up to the big bridge that goes across Tampa Bay. The 'sunshine skyline' I think it's called. Really impressive view of the area! Just driving up and down 41 or the Tamiami Trail is fun. Some really impressive houses along the coast in that area. Good for taking a slow drive and dreamin!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I love Siesta Key, but hated the public beach area...always was too crowded when I used to go there. We used to stay in one of the resorts on the beach with private beach area so it was nice. I really want to go back there now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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