As you probably know, Sarasota is the perfect place to relax at its beautiful Beaches, shop till your heart's content at its various malls and dine at its first-rate Restaurants.

But did you know it's also an ideal setting where you can become one with nature, view vast collections of art, dance the night away, catch a live performance and see a sports event? 

There are just so many fun things to see and do in the Sarasota area, you may not know where to start.  To make it a cinch for you to find all sorts of excitement, we've assembled a list detailing the top area attractions where you can go to have a great time.  Activities for Kids, Comedy Clubs, Nightclubs, Outdoor Adventures, Museums, Shopping, Sports Events and More are all right here for you, on our Attractions Pages! 

Want a relaxing day at the beach?  Then visit our Area Beaches Page for locations, directions and information on many of the great coastal areas of Sarasota County.

Feel like being pampered for the day?  Our Spas Page will let you know where to go to get the best spa and wellness treatments around.

The Sarasota Area is also well known for its amazing cultural presence, so be sure to visit our Art Galleries Page, Museums Page and Performing Arts Page.  You won't want to miss out on viewing art at museums such as the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and Selby Gallery, and catching performances by local organizations such as the Sarasota Ballet of Florida, Sarasota Pops Orchestra and Sarasota Opera.

With its centralized location on Florida's west coast, there are many wonderful day trips you can take to reach other appealing Florida destinations.  Nearby and not so far places such as Naples, Orlando, Sanibel Island and Tampa can be found on our Day Trips Page.

Just click on the areas above that interest you to learn more.