Sarasota Bay Area Travel & Tourism

Welcome to Sarasota Bay Area, Florida

Many travelers to the Sarasota Bay Area are captured by the beautiful scenery of the Gulf of Mexico. Nature provided this area with plenty of reefs, estuaries, bays and inlets, making it rich with fishing spots that feature fish like cobia, redfish, kingfish and tarpon. Parks such as Cayo Costa State Park and Don Pedro Island State Park provide visitors with a secluded environment to enjoy various outdoor activities. Of course, the white sand beaches of the area should not be missed. Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Siesta Key offer perfect locations to sunbathe and view the sunset. Various museums in the Sarasota Bay Area provide a detailed look back into the history of South Florida,while aquariums, such as the Parker Manatee Aquarium, allow visitors to have some interaction with marine animals. The Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary in Sarasota provides an opportunity to see local birds, with over 55 different species represented.

Upcoming Events in Sarasota Bay Area

Looking for something to do in Sarasota Bay Area, Florida? Check out these featured events. If you know of an event that is not listed in our Sarasota Bay Area event guide, please feel free to add an event listing [it's FREE].

• Caladium Festival
  Aug 28 to Aug 30  »  Arcadia, FL, Florida
• Sarasota Medieval Fair
  TBA  »  Sarasota, Florida