Free & Low Cost Options In Sarasota & Her Islands
By Editorial Staff
With miles of white-sand beaches including Siesta Key beach, and other Public beaches with free parking are free, Sarasota & Her Islands are a welcome getaway. Pack the lotion, bathing suit, along with your friends and family for a day at the beach or enjoy FREE activities and events throughout the area.
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June 24, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Among the attractions offering FREE entrance is the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, an estate befitting the circus king, John Ringling. The Estate offers a Museum of Art, the Càd’Zan Mansion, two Circus Museums, the Historic Asolo Theater and 66 -acres of grounds and gardens on Sarasota Bay.
On Mondays, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m the Museum of Art is free and includes special exhibitions (tickets to all venues just $20 on Mondays, and throughout the week, which include special exhibitions). Stroll the grounds and gardens for free any day, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Visit http://www.ringling.org for more event news.
On July 18th Snooty, the world’s most recognized manatee, turn 61
years old and the South Florida Museum is throwing him a Birthday Bash. Enjoy a day of fun with the family at the Wildlife Awareness Festival that includes cookies, punch, games, crafts and more. The party is a
free event. Visit http://www.southfloridamuseum.org for more details on this event and others.
For a bit to eat and to mingle with local visit Sarasota’s Downtown Farmers’ Market. This free, Saturday morning market is a potpourri of fresh produce, food, flowers and plants, fine artisanship, friends and fun. Visit http://www.downtownsarasotafarmersmarket.com for current news and events!
Join local Festivals throughout the summer in Sarasota County that have no entry fees and include: 8th Annual St. Armands Craft Festival, in Mid June. Visit http://www.starmandscircleassoc.com for details. There’s also the Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival, – http://www.artfestival.com.
The Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Festival at the end of June running through Early July 5. Note: there is a fee for some events. Visit http://www.suncoastoffshore.org for more info.
The Downtown Venice Labor Day Weekend Craft Festival is also a highlight of the year. Go to http://www.artfestival.com for a schedule of events.
Plan Your Trip
These are a sample of exciting attractions and events to enjoy. TO learn more and plan your trip visit http://www.sarasotafl.org.