Boating

One of the more popular activities for the Sarasota-Bradenton area just below going to the beach is boating.  There are, of course, the yachts but not everyone has the where-with-all or the interest in the large vessels.  Having quick and easy access to the Gulf of Mexico is definitely an advantage and many homes in the area provide dock space behind the home to do just that.  Other watercraft can be sport fishing boats, pleasure boats, Zodiacs,  cabin cruisers, sailboats, pontoon boats.  Kayaks and canoes are very popular in the area because there are so many different types of waterways to explore.  One of the places you will see many of the different types of boats is around the John Ringling bridge located in downtown Sarasota connecting the mainland with Lido Key and Longboat Key. It is a picturesque sight and a central identifying location for residents and visitors.