Activities on the island include fishing, deep sea charter fishing, parasailing, jet skiing, sail boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, golfing, biking, scooter rentals, air boat tours, wind surfing, hunting for sharks teeth on the beach, fish off the world famous Rod And Reel Pier, 45 golf courses within minutes, mini-putt with live alligators. 15 minutes from the David Leadbetter Golf Academy and the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training facility, alligator tours, tennis (Bolletteri Tennis Center), greyhound races, and observing the near extinct Manatees, the only place in the world to do so. Watch spectacular sunsets and take midnight strolls. With 2 golf courses located on the island and 45 courses within minutes it's the perfect location for a golf and beach vacation. Relax by the heated pool or on the beach after a round of golf. The golf courses range from executive courses to PGA style courses to British Lynx courses. Enjoy playing courses designed by world famous archetects like Robert Trent Jones, Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Choose from a variety of golf schools, academies, learning centers, discount golf shops and pro shops. Enjoy playing golf while obsserving Florida's considerable wildlife including thousand of alligator's in the many ponds, lakes and rivers. Seasonal rates starting as low as $19.00 to $125.00 including carts. ATTRACTIONS include the RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART, BISHOP PLANETARIUM, ST. ARMAND CICLE'S WORLD FAMOUS SHOPPING DISTRICT, MYAKKA STATE PARK ALLIGATOR TOURS, MOTE MARINE, SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS, SARASOTA BOTANICAL GARDENS, MUSEUMS AND STATE PARKS. 90 MINUTES FROM ALL THEME PARKS.