Best 699 things to do in Cortez, FL

Pedal kayak Sarasota Bay to seagrass beds and mangrove tunnels

Pedal kayak 2 miles through mangrove tunnels at Emerson Point

Pedal through seagrass beds and mangrove tunnels on a 2-mile Neal Preserve tour

Sunset views, live island-style music, and dancing on the Gulf

Take in Sarasota Bay views, local history and waterfront wildlife from the water

Learn about Sarasota Bay's dolphins with a marine biologist

Paddle Shell Key Preserve with owner-guides and time to explore the island

Create a private Shell Key outing with eco, sandbar and beachcombing options

Explore Shell Key’s mangrove preserve by kayak

Choose your own way to get on the water with a clean rental fleet

Savor Sarasota’s flavors and history in one unforgettable afternoon!

Taste your way through Downtown Sarasota with a guided history walk

Eat your way through historic downtown Sarasota with four restaurant stops

Stroll St. Armands Circle and enjoy a guided lunch tasting

Taste your way around St. Armands Circle on a 3-hour afternoon tour

Sip signature cocktails and learn the stories behind Sarasota’s spirits

Trace Anna Maria Island's haunted history along Bridge Street

Trace the women who shaped Anna Maria Island

Taste island food while uncovering Anna Maria Island's history

Taste creative tacos, sip margaritas, and discover Sarasota stories

Explore Sarasota's paranormal tales and historic murders after dark

Paddle Jim Neville Marine Preserve to water-only Midnight Pass Beach

Launch from Turtle Beach and paddle to Midnight Pass

Paddle the mangrove tunnels of Ted Sperling Park with a local guide