There are countless things to do in the Bradenton-Sarasota area, many of which are for little to no cost. Here are the top 10 free things you can enjoy:
1. Music on Main- Live music the first Friday of every month from 6-9pm at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
2. Venice Fishing Pier- From 6:30am to 9pm daily you can enjoy fishing off the 700-foot long pier.
3. Drum Circle- Around 6pm every Sunday on Siesta Key Beach drum circles form, along with hula hoopers and belly dancers.
4. Paw Park- Spend the day with your pup on the only beach in the county that is canine-friendly.
5. Collect Shark Teeth- Visit Caspersen Beach to unearth prehistoric shark teeth.
6. Ringling Museum of Art- Every Monday the Museum of Art is free to the public.
7. Anna Maria Island Trolly- Take the trolly from Anna Maria City Pier to Coquina Beach with many stops along the key.
8. Robinson Preserve- Climb the tower at the preserve to experience views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and Tampa Bay.
9. Sunset on the Beach- With plenty of beaches to chose from, get there before sunset to enjoy the breath-taking skies.
10. Bradenton Riverwalk- There is plenty to do at the Riverwalk, from the splash park and playground to the skatepark and volleyball.
