Attractions

5 Cultural Things to Do in Sarasota

Known as Florida’s Cultural Coast, Sarasota County is rich in arts, theater, and cultural, attractions. You’ll find a variety of museums, top art galleries, and performing arts venues in abundance as well as... Read more

5 Tips For Budgeting Travel With a Family

By: Susan Finch If the rising cost of a family vacation feels out of reach, you’re not alone. According to American Express the average cost of a vacation runs $4,580 for a family... Read more

Surprising Facts About Siesta Key Lido Key & Longboat Key Florida.

Surprising Facts About Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key

Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and Lido Key are three neighboring barrier islands that separate Sarasota Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. They are known for their soft white sand beaches and shallow Gulf... Read more

20 Surprising Facts About Venice Florida

Venice is tucked away 23 miles south of Sarasota in Southwest Florida. Voted one of the Top 10 Happiest Seaside Towns 2015 by Coastal Living, it has much to recommend it. See how... Read more

Sarasota is well known as a cultural hub in Southwest Florida with fine beaches, barrier islands and golf. Here are a few more facts you may not know! Photo by Charlie White.

Surprising Facts About Sarasota

Whether you live in Sarasota or are just visiting, we have some fun facts to share about this beautiful city in Southwest Florida. See how many of these surprising facts about Sarasota you... Read more

Sarasota Classic Car Museum is the second oldest continuously operating museum of antique cars in the USA. The museum has an ever-changing selection of exhibits including antique, exotic, American, European, and one-of-a-kind cars you are unlikely to see on the roads today. Photo by Jennifer Brinkman.

Take a Trip Down Memory Lane at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum

There’s something about classic cars that trigger nostalgia in us all, whatever our age or background. The road trips we made as children, the first car we ever owned and the sports car... Read more

MustDo.com | Centennial Park Gazebo downtown Venice, Florida

Things to Do in Venice, Florida

Known as “The Sharks’ Tooth Capital of the World”, Venice lives up to its Italian namesake with Renaissance-style architecture in its historic downtown. Antique shops, boutiques, and restaurants thrive in this vibrant area... Read more

Jet ski rentals and tours, water sport activities on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. Fort Myers Beach, Naples, Sanibel, Sarasota, Siesta Key. Photo by Debi Pittman Wilkey. | Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Things to Do in Southwest Florida

The beautiful region of Southwest Florida runs from the south end of Tampa Bay down the barrier islands and estuaries of Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Naples to the vast uninhabited acres of the Everglades... Read more

Mote Marine Aquarium Sarasota, Florida. Photo credit Nita Ettinger. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Rainy Day Activities in Sarasota

Don’t let rain get you down during your visit to Sarasota, Florida. There’s still plenty to do in and around the city. Just choose any of these destinations for a unique or fun... Read more

Hermanns' Royal Lipizzan Stallions, during the winter months the Lipizzan Stallions stay on the ranch in Myakka near Sarasota, Florida. Training shows are open to the public. Photo by Lauren Ettinger. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

A Regal Treat with Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions

Myakka City is the winter home of the Spanish American Riding School of Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions. This unique and noble breed of horses descended from the Hapsburg Riding School in Vienna, Austria.... Read more