Family-Friendly Adventures to Complete Your 2019 Vacation Checklist: Part 2By Hannah M. Have you been searching for the perfect family adventure that everyone can enjoy? Southwest Florida has boundless fun that will thrill the whole family! 10 Ways to Have Fun with The Whole Family This Year:1. Historic Spanish Point This charming waterfront oasis is rich in heritage and charisma - the perfect enchanting exploit to add to your vacation itinerary! Historic Spanish Point is also home to one of the largest gardens in Florida, The Butterfly Garden. With Spanish Point being an important environmental area due to its location on Little Sarasota Bay, there’s no shortage of enticing floral to be found here!2. Kayak Adventure Time One of the best ways to explore Florida is on the water! Sarasota has endless water activities, but the one of most exhilarating and breathtaking adventure to be had is on Phillippi Creek, cruising through the scenery by kayak. Take a well-earned break midway through...
Family-Friendly Adventures to Complete Your 2019 Vacation Checklist: Part 1By Hannah M. Are you looking for an adventure to intrigue the entire family on vacation this year? Southwest Florida has endless fun in store for all! 10 Ways to Have Fun with The Whole Family This Year:Explore Beyond Florida One of the most refreshing and fun ways to spend your summer this year is exploring one of the many novel parks in Southwest Florida. From rainforests, circus events, and train rides, there’s endless fun to be had! Smuggler’s CoveGet ready for the perfect putt putt adventure! Smuggler’s Cove Adventure Golf courses offer plenty of exciting ventures for the family. Lay the course through caves, pirate ships, and waterfalls. End the day in a unique way and feed the live alligators at Smuggler’s Cove Alligator exhibit. Ellenton Ice and Sports ComplexLooking for a break from fun in the sun? Southwest Florida has an array of adventures beyond the beautiful beaches. Ellenton...
Family-Friendly Winter Festivals in Central FloridaDon't miss all of the wonderful family-friendly winter festivals right here in Central Florida! See a circus performance, embrace Italian culture and food, and join thousands at our local fishing village for their annual extravaganza!Circus Sarasota Winter PerformanceWhen: Through Sunday, March 5Weeknights: 7 p.m.Wednesdays & Saturdays: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.Sundays: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.Where: The Ulla Searing Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park, SarasotaWhat: Join Circus Sarasota as they commemorate 20 years with their winter performance! This special show will feature circus legend Nik Wallenda as well as other international circus stars performing amazing acts that will surely dazzle you and the whole family! Make sure to purchase tickets ahead of time as they are known to sell out! More info here.Admission: $15–$55The 35th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing FestivalWhen: Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18–1910 a.m.–6 p.m. daily.Where: Cortez Fishing VillageParking: G. T. Bray Park, BradentonWhat: Don’t miss the 35th Annual Cortez Commericial Fishing Festival honoring this...