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Need an idea for a great family vacation, or just a romantic get away? Sarasota Florida has a lot to offer, no matter what type of vacation you are planning. From sandy beaches to botanical gardens, guided tours, or dinners for two, Sarasota has something for everyone.

Sarasota is on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Located by the water there are many keys, two of the main tourist keys being Siesta Key, and Lido Key. Both keys have a lot to offer. Siesta Key had beautiful white sand beaches. Siesta Public Beach offers a food stand, rest rooms, outdoor shower, and volleyball. Siesta also offers a wonderful strip with shopping, dining, and a great night life. After dark Siesta Village is the place to be. Lido's beach is great for shell searching. On the way to the beach stop on St. Armand's Circle for a little shopping and dining as well.

Sarasota also offers many attractions as well. Mote Marine is a great place to learn about marine life. They even have an 'interactive' pond, where you can pet a stingray! They have some resident manatees on site as well, and do a very informative show with them.

Head over to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for a beautiful day! Selby Gardens is just a gorgeous place to be. They have a huge orchid display which you walk through as you enter the gardens. From the minute you get out of your car, there is beauty surrounding you. All plants displayed throughout the gardens are marked with their scientific name, and some plants even have a little history noted as well. Selby Gardens offers a few small dining spots, a walk through the Selby house, a butterfly garden, and a kids learning center too, (which is where you will find some very exotic poisonous frogs...beautiful!) Selby also has a gift shop, and live plants for sale too. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is located right on the Gulf of Mexico, so the view in some spots is magnificent. Sit on a bench, or walk out on one of the piers, and enjoy the beauty!

Located almost right next to Selby Garden's is Island Park. Island Park has a great walking path, and is surrounded by the bay. The park also features a play area for the kids, and during the hot summer months, they turn on the fountains, where the children can play and cool off! The last two years in a row now, the park has had a wonderful art display up for about six months. The display has changed from year to year, but both years has been consistent in the show being filled with big sculptural art pieces. If you are in Sarasota during

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