Pre & Post Meeting Ideas
Here are some great pre- and post-meeting ideas to share with your attendees
- Stroll along "the Circle" at St. Armands Circle on Lido Key, an upscale shopping and dining area that specializes in resort-wear fashions and fine restaurants.
- Join the beach bum scene on Siesta Key, which boasts a funky, village-style atmosphere and bustling white-sand beach.
- Search for fossilized shark teeth on Caspersen Beach in the quiet town of Venice.
- Take the kids on a tour of area waters with Sarasota Bay Explorers; then check out the cool marine exhibits (including a touch tank) at Mote Aquarium.
- Tropical orchids and other species bloom at the waterfront Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a must-see for any plant enthusiast.
- Play with your kids at G.Wiz, a hands-on science center with more than 85 exhibits to test your knowledge in a fun way.
- See baroque masterpieces at the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the opulent waterfront residence of the Ringlings, Cà d'Zan. Don't miss the clown and big top memorabilia at the adjacent Circus Museum.
- Take a spin on the "world's largest airboat" at 'gator-filled Myakka River State Park or try to spot the rare Florida scrub jay at Oscar Scherer State Park.
- Go downtown after sunset for a bevy of dining experiences as well as excellent venues for opera, ballet, theater, and the symphony.
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