You may have noticed that it is getting dark a little sooner each day, that mornings offer a hint of cool, and that the stores are filled with dorm essentials and back to school signs, and just like that, the carefree days of summer are coming to an end. It isn’t too late, however, to get in one last vacation, to plan a getaway to a place where summer springs eternal and comfort is key. If a back-to-school vacation in Sarasota sounds like something that would interest you, choosing RentTheKeys will ensure this vacation will never let you down, offering an adventure filled with fun and memories that you will not be forgotten, and this guide will help you fill all the empty spaces on your itinerary.
The Beaches Await
Going back to school with a golden tan is easy to do after a vacation in Sarasota, especially when you spend much of your time enjoying the white sand beaches we are known for. There are many beaches to explore. Sarasota Beach is popular with families, but if you want to experience the whitest sands in Florida, Siesta Beach on nearby Siesta Key promises to make all your dreams come true, with its sands being created from Appalachian Quartz that has been eroded into a fine powder over thousands of years. Looking for a beachy experience that will excite the imagination of your thrill seeking youngsters? The beaches of Venice, a small town located just a few miles south of Sarasota, is billed as the Shark Tooth Capital of the world and upon occasion has even been known to give up a real treasure, the giant tooth of a Megalodon.
Life Is a Walk in the Park
There is nothing more family friendly than spending some time at the park and even though summer is drawing to a close on the calendar, in Sarasota the summer extends nearly year round, so we suggest a visit to Sarasota Bayfront Park. Located at 5 Bayfront Drive and offering a playground and picnic pavilions, it is the splash pad that will help keep the kiddos cool and the opportunity to go kayaking and canoeing that will ensure the entire family has an adventure they will love.
Family Friendly Restaurants
It can be difficult finding restaurants in which parents feel comfortable taking their children, but in Sarasota most restaurants are child friendly, including the ones we have listed below.
Anita’s Restaurant, 441 S Tamiami Trail
If some of your fondest memories are of breakfasts enjoyed at your grandma’s table, a visit to Anita’s Restaurant will transport you back to those happy times. Offering an eclectic menu filled with classic breakfast dishes with a few elevated options tossed in for good measure, including Black Truffle Steak & Eggs and a Greek Breakfast Wrap. Anita’s offers a laidback vibe and the prices on their menu range between 10 and 20 dollars.
Bob’s Train, 2211 Fruitville Road
We seriously doubt that there is a more family friendly restaurant in the entire state than Bob’s Train, mostly because the restaurant IS a train. Comprised of four railroad cars, the oldest was John and Mabel Ringling’s, built in 1916, the restaurant serves as a restaurant and a museum with its walls covered with pictures of Ringling history. The menu is an all-American one, offering burgers, sandwiches, and salads, and although it is not open for breakfast, they do offer a Sunday brunch, offering a wonderful selection of omelets and other classic breakfast dishes.
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N in Bradenton
Offering a sustainable and locally sourced menu, the food served at the Beach House will delight the palate and the views will delight the soul. The menu is seafood-centric, but it also offers burgers and other land lubbers’ meals, something that every parent will appreciate as children don’t often seem impressed with seafood. Their grouper sandwich, however, is something we can promise nearly everyone will love, sourced from the seas that surround us and tasting sweet, fresh, and delicious.
The Quiet Moments with RentTheKeys
As you explore all that Sarasota has to offer, (we recommend checking out Mote Aquarium as well, even if it didn’t make the list here) in the back of your mind, thoughts of all the fun and comfort you have found at home with RentTheKeys will dance through your mind. Our homes and condos are designed to be an integral part of your vacation experience, offering high-end amenities and rental fees that are surprisingly reasonable for such a popular tourist destination. Providing a soft place to land, exhausted travelers will soon be rested and revived, waking each morning feeling ready to face all the wonders Sarasota has to offer. Contact us and reserve your favorite back to school escape today!