things to do in North Port, FL

Bring your crew together on four jet skis in Sarasota Bay

Take the controls on a high-performance jet ski built for one rider

Paddle Sarasota Bay, then taste your way through downtown

Browse local boutiques, enjoy light bites, and uncover Sarasota stories

Sample local flavors while uncovering Sarasota's art, history and circus lore

Taste Sarasota’s food scene with chef-selected pairings and local stories

Sip, shop, and uncover John Ringling's St. Armands legacy

Customize a 4-hour private cruise with snorkeling, paddleboarding, dolphin watching, and more.

Walk downtown Venice through the stories of its pioneering women

Uncover Venice's sinister history on an after-dark walk with a spirit guide

Taste your way through Venice’s architecture and history on foot

Take the helm of a 200 HP tritoon for inshore cruising and swimming

Take the helm of a 150 HP center-console for an inshore day on your own schedule

Navigate the Peace River independently with maps and insider tips

Chart your ideal day on Venice waterways with a licensed captain

Island lunch cruise with time to explore Cabbage Key or Useppa Island

Set sail for a private evening cruise and dinner at Cabbage Key

Cruise Gasparilla Sound with bring-your-own beer or wine

Take in sunset views from Boca Pass on a private boat charter

A convenient street-legal way to explore Nokomis

Explore Sarasota's historic neighborhoods and cultural landmarks on a 90-minute air-conditioned trolley ride.

See Sarasota’s Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Mid-Century Modern architecture by van

Join an interactive circus-themed whodunnit on a rolling Sarasota trolley

Understand Sarasota’s Amish and Mennonite traditions in Pinecraft