Welcome aboard the 4 Aces. Our yacht will greet you with an inviting salon with comfortable seating and an area to lounge with friends or host a special events, the 4 Aces has everything you need to entertain in style. On the flybridge, an outdoor area with comfortable seating and wonderful views of the water. Overall, 4 Aces is the perfect combination of luxury and adventure, making it the ideal choice for any special occasion or unforgettable getaway. www.4AcesYachtCharaters.com

Experience this 30-foot, two-story floating paradise with a water slide and Bluetooth sound system. Perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, or leisurely days. Explore stunning vistas, spotting dolphins and exotic birds. With extended tour times and vibrant Captains, prepare for endless laughter and unforgettable memories. Join us for the ultimate party boat adventure! AMIDolphinTours.com

Join us for Comedy Cruise or a Live Music Cruise aboard the Anna Maria Princess, the only paddle wheel boat sailing the waters of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key! This 100-foot beauty features two decks for sightseeing and nature viewing. We have a light menu aboard and a full bar, so you will be comfortable aboard the charming Anna Maria Princess as she takes you on an unforgettable voyage! We also do private cruises for any special occasion! www.AnnaMariaPrincess.com

Discover the allure of the Gulf Coast at the Bradenton Beach Marina, your gateway to unforgettable aquatic adventures. Located just off the Intracoastal Waterway on beautiful Anna Maria Island, our full-service resort marina is your ultimate destination for boating, jet skiing, dolphin watching, snorkeling, shelling, and cruising.

Experience riding & swimming on horseback with a Gypsy Vanner horse. Ride out into the bay, bask in the beauty of the sea life, and end your ride with an invigorating swim on horseback. Maybe the dolphins will join in.

An Orvis Endorsed Outfitter & Fly Shop, located on beautiful Siesta Key Florida is the largest on-the-water Bait & Tackle Shop that offers Siesta Key Boat Rentals, Fishing Charters, Fishing Tackle, Jet Ski Rentals, clothing & sandals for everyone. CB’s Outfitter shop & “Beach Boutique” on Siesta Key carries the leading name brands in outdoor sportswear & sandals for men and women, plus T-shirts for the whole family. So bring the family and stop by to see why CB’s on Siesta Key has become one of Sarasota’s must see landmarks since 1959, a leader in the sport fishing community. Open daily 7am – 6pm.

Concierge AMI provides concierge services on Anna Maria Island to assist you in planning the ultimate vacation on AMI. We aim to provide you with only the best experiences while you vacation on our favorite barrier island. We have relationships with many local Anna Maria Island companies. Allow us to help you plan your vacation so you can sit back and relax when you arrive on our beautiful island. We are experts in all things concierge services with connections for everything from street legal golf cart rentals, boat rentals, fishing charters, baby gear rentals, private chefs, grocery delivery and so much more. We know Anna Maria Island from tip to tip our goal is to help you pick all the best experiences for your vacation. www.ConciergeAMI.com

Sarasota’s premier high-end electric bike tour and rental company with a top-notch staff prepared to deliver experiences that are purely enjoyable and hassle free! We offer hourly and daily E-bike rentals as well as several expertly curated local tours. Experience world renown Siesta Key on our popular sunset tour. For serene Old Florida beauty and wildlife join us for a Myakka State Park tour where you are guaranteed to see numerous deer, alligators, birds and so much more. If you want to see Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Myakka State Park or The Legacy Trail with the ease of an expertly maintained E-bike, please visit our website or call for details. www.EndlessSummerSRQ.com

Sarasota's #1 public golf facility! With a 60-station Driving Range, a chipping green, a putting green and an 18-hole Waterfall Adventure Mini-Golf Course, Evie's has something for everyone. On a rainy day, check out the Arcade with 15 games and two pool tables. Hungry? Evie's Pizzeria and Ice Cream Parlor are here too. You can even have your car washed at Evie's Car Wash while you play!

A unique beach shop located on beautiful Siesta Key, Florida. A one stop shop for the entire family offering fashionable swim wear and casual clothing featuring popular brands like Roxy, Quiksilver, Vissla, Reef, Salt Life, OluKai and Rainbow Sandals to name a few. Find all your beach vacation needs here including caps, t-shirts, sunglasses, sandals, shoes and fun stuff for the beach. We’ve got the kids covered with beachwear, sandals and t-shirts. Book your jet ski or parasail ride while visiting our store. FIN Island Company wants to help equip you for a super Siesta Key vacation! Open daily 9am to 8pm. www.CBsOutfitters.com

Florida Fishing Fleet offers the best gulf coast fishing charters to be found in Cortez, Florida. Located in the heart of the Cortez Fishing Village, Florida Fishing Fleet is just minutes from Anna Maria Island.

Services include head boat / party boat split deep sea fishing trips, private deep sea fishing trips, nearshore fishing trips, and inshore/backwater fishing trips.

Enjoy a day on the water with our personable, experienced, and charismatic crew. The fishing vessel Savage Lady can comfortably accommodate groups up to 17 people and our nearshore & inshore trips can accommodate up to 6 passengers. We offer fishing charters for all experience levels along with the best customer service.

All trips include a fishing license, rods, bait, tackle, ice, fish cleaned and a great time!

Fun Boat Tours offers daily sunset tours, dolphin tours, adventure and private tours departing from Safe Harbor Marina on beautiful Siesta Key. We also offer fishing, diving and custom charters. Whether you’re looking for the majesty and peace of an evening sunset, the frolicking playfulness of a family of dolphins or the anticipation of that first tug on your fishing line, Fun Boat Tours can offer you and your family a vacation you will never forget. www.FunBoatTours.com

Ditch the car and cruise beautiful Siesta Key in style with Golf Carts Siesta Key, the ultimate in island travel! Enjoy the scenery and Siesta Key vibe from one of our new 6 passenger gas powered golf carts. Always breezy, never stuffy! Enjoy the salt air, the sights and sounds that speak Vacation! Your Siesta Key experience starts here! All carts are licensed and insured and equipped with the latest in safety features including seat belts, horns and turn signals making them completely street legal. Your only job… relax and enjoy! www.ParasailSiesta.com

Come aboard our 30ft open air Pontoon Tiki Boat equipped for up to 19 passengers, a USCG Master Licensed Captain, and stellar Crew! Get ready for 360 degrees of breath-taking views and enjoy the ocean breeze as we cruise around the beautiful Island of Siesta Key. Take it all in and let the stress melt away, our sunset cruises and daytime tours are just what the doctor ordered. Public and Private Tours are available daily, with Alcohol available for purchase and a RESTROOM ON BOARD! Private Tours are customizable, Sandbar Parties, relaxing cruises, or lunch out on the water are all options when booking with us! Pricing varies based on group size and charter length, please call for a price quote. Sunset Point is in Sarasota's Big Pass right at the mouth of the gulf, you can expect to see fantastic sunsets, Dolphins, and luxury real estate along the way. Experience Siesta Key's World-Famous Sunsets or daytime activities with great music, friends, and family!

Enjoy a narrated dolphin watch cruise and observe dolphins in their natural habitat. A narrated sightseeing cruise combining Sarasota's abundant wildlife, history and spectacular shoreline homes, or a sunset cruise featuring live entertainment, dancing and a fabulous sunset.

Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus is an oasis of tranquility, offering a respite from the commotion of urban life. It is the perfect place to escape from the everyday and experience the beauty of nature. This campus features a variety of gardens and habitats, displaying tropical and subtropical plants from around the world.

The Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is a unique Art Museum dedicated to the creative human spirit and raising the importance of Whimsical Art. Come and experience the unusual collection of light-hearted paintings, sculptures and stained glass. The Lee Family Gardens are nestled within a canopy of majestic old oak trees and feature many large sculptures, including; several grand pink flamingos, two bronze rabbits, a ballerina, a mom unicorn with babies, a stainless steel rocket ship and a bathosphere prototype. Plant lovers will enjoy a variety of orchids and indigenous tropical plants. Being here will inspire your creativity, lift your spirits and touch your heart!!! Open November 25, 2023 - May 25, 2024. WhimsyMuseum.org

Escape aboard the Marina Jack II! Join us for a relaxing sightseeing lunch or sunset dinner cruise through the inter-coastal waters and the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy delicious dining, outstanding views. Docked behind the Marina Jack restaurant, located on the Downtown Sarasota Bay front, our air conditioned salons and open air outside deck will provide you with best way to enjoy the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Please call or visit website for reservations or information. MarinaJacks.com

Take a walk-through military history, by way of unique galleries, from the Revolutionary War through modern conflicts. Visit the Hall of Hero’s and its special Medal of Honor exhibit. Experience one of four flight simulators or try a virtual reality parachute jump or drive a tank. The museum is an immersive interactive experience that the whole family will enjoy. The Gulf Theater, a 247-seat theater in the museum offers high-quality performances throughout the year for a great evening out.

Deep Sea Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Fish Guaranteed onboard our 18 passenger US Coast Guard inspected and approved 40' custom built boat. Pay by the person. The Miss Venice is a fast, stable, comfortable vessel complete with air conditioned cabin and full size restroom. Located in Venice Florida, the Shark Tooth Capital of the world, we also offer a shark tooth discovery and sea life encounter cruise. This cruise includes shark tooth discovery where every passenger will receive shark teeth. We will remove fish and crab traps from the beautiful bay waters placing our catch into a touch tank for viewing, touching and of course lots of pictures and videos. This 2 hour cruise takes you in and around the intercoastal waterway including the famous Venice Jetties. While on this cruise we routinely see bottlenose dolphins, pelicans and many of the numerous seabirds that make our area home. We also offer a family fun bay fishing trip for folks that want to go fishing but not venture out into the offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Please call us at 941-809-5393.

Immerse yourself in the marine world at Mote Aquarium. Otters, sharks, manatees, sea turtles, touch pools and special exhibits showcase Florida's fascinating marine life and the world-renowned research conducted by scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory. www.Mote.org

As you enjoy Southwest Florida’s beaches and coastal waters, please be vigilant for marine animals while boating and follow best practices at the beach to avoid harming sea turtles during nesting season. Visit mote.org/wildlifetips to learn more.

Explore the distinctively diverse landscape and encounter the prairies, hammocks, pinelands, and wetlands that lead the Florida Wildlife Service to consider this one of the best state parks in Florida for wildlife observation. Experience the natural beauty of Myakka River State Park today. www.MyakkaOutdoors.com

Come fly with Parasail Siesta! As one of Siesta Key's most popular attractions, parasailing is safe and fun for all ages. Enjoy views of Siesta Key's beautiful beaches as you gently glide above Florida's scenic coastline. As you parasail, you may even spot dolphins and manatees playing in the surf or pelicans flying past you to say hello. Your parasail flight can be tailored to your liking. You can stay completely dry or opt for a gentle dip in the water. It’s your choice, high and dry or wet and wild. So, come join Parasail Siesta for a parasailing experience you'll never forget! www.ParasailSiesta.com

Experience the thrill of an airboat ride on the scenic Peace River in Florida's heartland. Captians are Coast Guard approved and knowledgeable guides. Or take a swamp buggy tour or do both! While wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, this is an area that offers an abundance mammals, birds and gators. You can even hold a baby gator if you dare! Open daily, call for reservations or book online at PeaceRiverCharters.com

Set Sail on PRIVA-SEA, a 29-foot SeaRay vessel, boasting a yacht-rated status and two powerful 250hp engines. Every Priva-Sea voyage is tailor-made to your desires, offering a range of activities, from snorkeling in hidden lagoons to sunbathing on the deck’s plush loungers. Immerse yourself in the lap of luxury as you unwind. Experience the epitome of nautical elegance and embark on a voyage of a lifetime!

Shop our epic flea market plaza in air-conditioned comfort all year long. The entire market is open year-round Fri, Sat, Sun 9am-4pm (Open Wednesdays Nov-April). The plaza/front row is open year-round (call office for hours). We are closed on Mondays. The Red Barn has something for everyone in the family: Farm fresh produce, lots of great food, seasonal entertainment, gift shops, leather shop, shell shop, shoes, sports memorabilia, T-shirts, western wear, clothes for all ages, souvenirs, jewelry, custom tumblers, candy, garden art, perfumes, cosmetics, estheticians and hair braiding, handbags, luggage, shell shop, cell phone repair and accessories, epoxy classes, airbrush artist, embroidery art, collectibles, pet supplies, pet veterinarian and so much more. Like us on Facebook and Instagram. www.RedBarnFleaMarket.com.
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We sail by reservation 4-5 times per day weather permitting. Sails are for two hours. See our website for frequently asked questions. Call for pricing and availability and to reserve your sail. www.SailVenice.com

The Sea Life Encounters is narrated by an on-board Marine Biologist. Cruise around Sarasota Bay and observe some of our local dolphins, manatees (seasonal), and sea birds in their natural habitat. See what lives under the water such as sea horses, crabs and a variety of fish during our hands-on presentation. Sunset Cruises (seasonal), and Private Charters aboard the Miss Explorer also available.

Hold a parrot, touch an alligator, feed free-roaming flamingos and explore acres of jungle paradise! www.SarasotaJungleGardens.com

Explore the intra coastal waters of Sarasota and the gulf on your own or with one of our tour guides. Rental options from 1-4 hours. Tour options of 2-3 hour. Located in the Fin Island Co. store directly below the 2 story Daiquiri Deck. www.SiestaKeyJetSki.com

Golf with Gators! Feed live alligators while golfing 18 holes of the best mini golf around set in a Swashbuckling-style atmosphere. Ships, lagoons, and pirate adventure theme. Open seven days a week, 9am-11pm. www.SmugglersGolf.com

Treat yourself. Rent on a higher level. Experience our top of the line golf carts and other lithium powered electric vehicles. There’s a kind of luxury that doesn’t need to boast. One that’s as much about service as it is style. Luxury that doesn’t just mean high end golf carts for any occasion, but giving you the personalized, top of the line service to meet your vacation needs. Experience the ultimate electric vehicle rental from a brand known for award-winning customer service.

Our trail rides are a great experience for any level of experience rider. You will embark on a wilderness trail along side the river and back in the Florida cypress hammocks. You will be accompanied by a highly experienced guide and Florida native who will provide you and your group with a personalized one on one experience. Book On Line. www.UpRiverAdventures.com

You Only Live Once! YOLO Adventures has something for everyone that will add a special memory to your vacation. Imagine soaring above Anna Maria Island on a smiley face parasail, enjoying a relaxing boat ride watching dolphins and manatees in their natural environment ending the day with spectacular sunset views. We fly single, double and triples up to 400 feet above the water on our parasail adventures. Our USCG approved 15 passenger sightseeing boat offers several trips throughout the day. They are 2 hours long and includes a stop at a sandbar or beach where you can swim, snorkel or search for that perfect shell. Our Captains & Crew will ensure safety first but also an adventure of a lifetime! ParasailFlorida.com or FloridaFunBoat.com