Myakka state park is fun especially if you want to see alligators Archived Message Posted by bjl63 on February 26, 2025, 10:21:30, in reply to "Good recs. Maybe throw Jungle Gardens in there. Small zoo and botanical garden." it's a short drive from Sarasota Message Thread: Recommendations for Sarasota, FL? Mrs. GC decided that’s where we’re going for spring break. - GCIllini99 February 25, 2025, 14:37:29 Busch Gardens isn't that far if you're into roller coasters and stuff - Gene Parmesan February 26, 2025, 12:22:54 Good recs. Maybe throw Jungle Gardens in there. Small zoo and botanical garden. - Tuscy February 26, 2025, 9:41:11 Myakka state park is fun especially if you want to see alligators - bjl63 February 26, 2025, 10:21:30 She’s into myakkas Deano * - digs February 26, 2025, 11:05:55 Via boat rides, also.* - Tuscy February 26, 2025, 10:50:16 Myakka also has a “trail” that goes up into the canopy across bridges which was pretty cool - GhostofPokeyStixPast February 26, 2025, 10:49:16 O’s spring training at Ed Smith Stadium* - Herman Blume February 25, 2025, 22:45:26 It's not too far but you can definitely check out Anna Maria Island for a day - bulldogmba February 25, 2025, 18:02:49 good call. also there's a red barn flea market up there (on 75) that is worth a wander - Nobster February 25, 2025, 18:40:32 Spent a few Saturdays there when I was traveling back and forth from Houston to Bradenton - bulldogmba February 25, 2025, 21:10:27 4900 S Tamiami Trail* - Stu February 25, 2025, 17:56:58 The Ringling Brother house and circus museum was really neat like 40 years ago - DT February 25, 2025, 17:50:08 tuscy is your guy, but I have a few: siesta key(obviously). For pizza: - Nobster February 25, 2025, 17:49:18 I haven't been but am going in May... - SurfTheBoneyard February 25, 2025, 17:47:13 fyi, i like duval more than marina jack...but there's a good park and view there. also, they have - Nobster February 25, 2025, 18:52:09 Nice. We are staying at the Art Ovation near there.* - SurfTheBoneyard February 25, 2025, 18:56:08 ok average deucer. that's a nice place. close to everything downtown and great for a walk on the - Nobster February 25, 2025, 19:08:11 Bonvoy Gold Elite, bitches.* - SurfTheBoneyard February 25, 2025, 19:21:50 van wezel is the performing arts place. broadway touring cast stuff. there’s a Sarasota museum - Nobster February 25, 2025, 18:01:22 Is that house picture current? - timmer February 25, 2025, 16:51:47 Fair question..not beachfront but close by. Lots of reviews from past couple months and all 5 stars* - GCIllini99 February 25, 2025, 18:35:52 my m-i-l lives off tamiami...a mile from the coast maybe. hardly any damage - Nobster February 25, 2025, 18:42:59   Searching