Local Resources

Family Fun

Siesta Sports Rentals
Siesta Sports Rentals, located on beautiful Siesta Key Island provides you with hours of fun, whether vacationing or living in Florida, we offer you the opportunity to see Sarasota and Siesta Key, Florida the way it was meant to be seen. We rent bikes, kayaks, scootercars, motor scooters, boogie boards, snorkels & masks and so much more.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Featuring 10 acres of lush tropical vegetation, winding jungle trails and entertaining, educational bird and reptile shows throughout the day. The “Kiddie Jungle” features a brand new playground. The Flamingo Café serves delicious sandwiches, ice cream and snacks and is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Our Café has a wide variety of choices.

Big Cat Habitat
A a non-profit safe haven for big cats, bears, and other animals in need. The Big Cat Habitat was founded by Kay Rosaire who has more than 30 years of experience working with and caring for exotic animals. Our goal is to educate the public by fostering appreciation for animals and stressing the importance of habitat preservation.

Mote Marine
At Mote, you can explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, dolphins, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.

Coconuts of Sarasota
We offer a variety of games in the arcade, a fabulous Jungle Gym, a prize center, and fun food for the whole family. Our Bright and colorful indoor, air-conditioned facility is a great venue for a family night out. We are always open to the public.
Arcade - Jungle Gym - Great Food - Fun Safe Family Environment

Healthy Kids

I Train Your Kids
Heather Hackett is the Chief Fitness Officer of I Train Your Kids, a company focused on improving the health of children and their families through proper nutritionand exercise. Individualized fitness training and group classes are offered at the I Train Your Kids Gym, located inside the Bath & Racquet Fitness Club in Sarasota. Heather also offers online training and nutrition counseling which allows her to train any child or family, anywhere.

Books to Grow By
Books provide entertainment for your children as well as great learning skills. This site has over 500 books which are broken out by age groups. ENJOY!

Baby and Toddler Rentals

A&A Baby and Toddler Rentals
Whether it’s a crib and stroller for your baby, toys for your children, an extra bed for a family member or guest, or beach equipment for the whole family – we have all you need! Our customers can count on our reliable service, cleanliness and quality products.

Child Entertainment

Childlike Productions
Childlike Productions specializes in face-painting, clowns and characters for children's parties, special events and corporate functions! Our family-friendly parties include balloon twisting, fabulous face-painting, magic, music and games! Pick one of our wonderfully themed and very affordable party packages or let us help you with a party idea!

Children’s Crafts

Kinder Art.com
KinderArt.com is an award-winning art education website for parents, teachers and children of all ages.

Family Fun
Crafts are a fun way for kids to get creative. Find easy art and craft ideas for kids of all ages. Check out the music crafts, paper crafts, and fun seasonal holiday crafts too.

Travel

Vacation Rentals

Floridarent.com
Whether you love the quiet peacefulness of Longboat Key, the absolutely gorgeous white-sand Crescent Beach on Siesta Key or the Atlantic Ocean at St Augustine and Palm Beach, we have what you want. Siesta Key rentals, Longboat Key rentals, Palm Beach rentals and St Augustine rentals... call us.

Siesta 4 Rent
Siesta 4 Rent, Inc. specializes in vacation rentals on beautiful Siesta Key Florida.

Tropical Paradise Vacation Rentals
Reserve today a luxury property of your dreams for a memorable vacation with friends and family.

Jennette Properties
The premier site to discover the most desirable, luxury seasonal vacation properties, along with luxury long-term rentals, in the surrounding Gulf Coast area.

Beachside Resorts
Beachside Resorts offers a fine selection of Siesta Key vacation rentals, beach homes and condo rentals to suit all tastes and budgets.