5 Things To Do For Mother’s Day In Sarasota

By Laurén Ettinger

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to enjoy the beautiful spring weather with the mothers and grandmothers in your life. Sarasota is filled with great spots to enjoy the natural beauty of southwest Florida and indulge in a bit of pampering for Mother’s Day. Check out this list of five things to do on Mother’s Day in Sarasota, Florida.

Explore Waterfront Gardens

Take a stroll at the downtown Sarasota bayfront Marie Selby Botanical Gardens or Selby Gardens Historic Spanish Point. The downtown campus features more than 20,000 plants including a to-die-for orchid and other epiphyte collection (more than 6,000­–the largest scientific collection of its kind in the USA!) Enjoy the outdoor gardens including a Bonsai Garden, Koi Pond with bamboo and tree ferns, Rainforest Children’s Garden with a 12-foot waterfall, Butterfly Garden, a Hibiscus Grove, and more. 

The Selby Botanical Gardens Historic Spanish Point campus is the perfect place to enjoy Florida’s history and natural beauty on 30-acres of waterfront property. Take a leisurely walk on shaded nature trails and learn about the wide variety of people that once called this area home from prehistoric residents to pioneer homesteaders.

Let Mom feel the Wind in Her Hair on a Sailing Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing sail this Mother’s Day with a sunset, sightseeing, or private sailing cruise. Explore offerings from Key Sailing or Sail Venice, where mom might enjoy an evening sunset sail, snack on cheese and crackers while taking in the sites, or a private charter where you could even take the helm for a bit! Whichever experience you choose, she’ll be sure to have an unforgettable time.

Siesta Key Sunset Cruise

The best way to spend any evening on the beautiful Gulf coast of Florida is by enjoying a sunset. Treat mom to a sunset cruise with Siesta Key Watersports. Tours are informative and relaxing plus they include complimentary water, wine, and beer! If you’re lucky you may even get to watch dolphins play in the wake created by the boat.

Show Mom How Much You Appreciate Her with a Special Gift

Support a local business and buy mom a little something! If you know exactly what she wants, pick up a gift from one of the many fabulous local area businesses including Molly’s!, Created Gems, or Island Trader Boutique. Not sure what she might enjoy? Purchase a gift certificate so she can bring home a treasure from her vacation or pick out something special for herself. 

Grab Gourmet Goodies for a Picnic or at Home Meal

Pick up food for brunch, lunch, or dinner from Morton’s Gourmet Market or Morton’s Siesta Market so mom doesn’t have to cook. These full-service groceries have a wide selection of delectable deli items and prepared foods, prime meats, fresh seafood, and a large selection of beer and wine. Convenient online ordering and call ahead ordering is available. You’ll easily find everything you need to plan the perfect Mother’s Day picnic or at home meal.

For more ideas on how to celebrate the mothers and grandmothers in your life, check out our article on awesome ways to celebrate Mother’s Day at home. 

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