Island Style Watersports offers an impressive stock of water gear, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and wind surfing equipment. At Island Style you can learn to kiteboard, windsurf and stand up paddle. You can also go out with your family on a relaxing kayak eco-tour through the Exotic Mangrove Tunnels of South Lido. Owners and staff are comprised of local and world traveled professionals who take your experience -- and your fun -- seriously. This shop is locally owned and has been operated since 1993. Staff have been teaching windsurfing professionally since 1987, and kiteboarding and kiteboard coaching since 1999. Sales and rentals of watersports equipment are available.
CB's Saltwater Outfitters is a store and marina offering boat rentals, fishing charters, tackle and live and frozen bait. It also carries a wide selection of sportswear, and is an Orvis Endorsed Outfitter.
The more secluded beach on Siesta Key, Turtle Beach, can be a great escape from the crowds of Siesta Beach. It is located south of Siesta Beach past Stickney Point Road.
LeBarge Tropical Cruises is a cruise company offering sunset cruises, dolphin watches, sightseeing, special events and chartered trips. LeBarge also provides a light food menu. Call the number provided to speak with a representative.
I Kayak offers a variety of services so individuals can enjoy the waters of Sarasota Bay. This includes kayak rental, instruction and guided tours featuring dolphins, sunsets or bird watching in the serene Sarasota mangrove tunnels. The CPR and first aid certified instructors also provide paddle boarding lessons.
If you are looking for fun in Sarasota, Siesta Sports Rentals has it all. It offers bicycles, scooters and even beach accessible wheel chairs. Siesta Sports Rentals has the price and equipment to make a visit to beautiful Sarasota a memorable experience.
Siesta Key Bike & Kayak is a bicycle, kayak and scooter rental store on Siesta Key. It also offers eco-tours while kayaking through the mangrove tunnels throughout the local Keys and has beach and baby rentals available.
Sarasota Boat Rental's name says it all. If you're looking to take some friends or family out on the water, look no further than Sarasota Boat Rental. Located on Marina Plaza, just before the Ringling bridge, Sarasota Boat rental has five different boats from which to choose, ranging from 17-22 feet in length and accommodation for 4-10 people depending on the boat. Visit its Web site for pictures of each vessel and a helpful FAQ section.
Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club enjoy the the facility's upscale dining room, boat docks, tennis court, fitness center and ballroom, as well as social events, such as parties and bridge games which organized by the club. There is a 60-day trial period for persons interested in joining, but membership to this exclusive club must be approved by a board.