things to do in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Ride at your own pace, with time to stop on a sandbar

Paddle Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels with a local naturalist guide

Cruise Sarasota’s Gulf waters on a spacious pontoon with flexible 4- or 8-hour options.

Paddle Shell Key Preserve in a 100% Clear Tandem Kayak

Cruise the intracoastal on a 21+ party boat with optional open bar

Kayak Little Sarasota Bay to South Lido’s shaded mangrove tunnels

Paddle Sarasota’s mangrove tunnels on a 2-hour guided kayak tour

Rent a street-legal 6-passenger golf cart and explore Siesta Key

Island-hop, visit sandbars, or fish the flats from a capable center-console boat

Rent a 23-foot pontoon for up to 10 people

Soar over Anna Maria Island with single, tandem, or triple flight options

Fly a private helicopter tour from Sarasota for up to 3 passengers

Paddle a clear kayak through Shell Key Preserve

Paddle a private clear-kayak tour through Robinson Preserve to mangroves and a sandbar

Paddle between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key with a guided wildlife-focused route

Private clear kayak tour with mangrove tunnels, beaches, or birding

Sunset island stop and illuminated Skyway Bridge views

Kayak Sarasota’s mangrove islands with an experienced guide on a 2-hour afternoon tour

An easy paddle outing for families and friends

Explore Gulf islands with time ashore and chances to spot marine life

Parasail with an 800 ft line and 14 minutes of flight time

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

Private coastal cruise with dolphin and wildlife viewing

Test your trivia skills from the skies over Sarasota