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Road trip from Sarasota to Ocala

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ITINERARY

2h 48m147 miles28 stops
1
Pineapple Rocks
1459 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5714
Amazing crystals, fossils, jewelry, dinosaur teeth, shark teeth, rock and roll memorabilia and other cool stuff you've never seen before. We have a great stock of minerals and rocks WHOLESALE TO THE PUBLIC by the flat and by the pound. We make our own wire wrapped jewelry and can turn your treasures into wearable art. You can design and make your own jewelry with a Sterling silver pendant, shark tooth, crystal or ceramic pendant. We have a fantastic collection of Rock and Roll memorabilia and posters from the 1960s and 1970.
2
Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex
2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL 34239-3118
Conveniently located less than two miles from downtown Sarasota, Arlington Park was selected as one of the South Florida locations on the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail. This city park offers residents and visitors a 50-meter lap pool, 25-yard instructional pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, outdoor fitness gym, ½-mile walking trail, and dog park. This park is owned and operated by the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District. Many recreational, as well as aquatic programs, are offered.
3
Village Bikes
3898 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239-6830
4
Bobby Jones Golf Club
1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232-1228
Nature Trails only at this time. 5.23.2020 Bobby Jones Golf Club is the only golf facility located within the city limits of beautiful Sarasota - a golfing mecca nestled on the Gulf of Mexico coast just one hour south of Tampa, Florida. The facility sits on 325 contiguous acres of virgin meadowland adjacent to Fruitville Road (State Road 780), the gateway to downtown Sarasota and its world famous beaches. This historic gem, initially designed by Donald Ross in 1926, has grown to include two 18-hole championship courses and a 9-hole executive course. A particularly unique feature of this complex is the absence of any building development on all but one golf hole.
5
Big Top Brewing Company
975 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
When we started Big Top Brewing Company, there were no craft breweries in the Sarasota area and we set out to fix that. We wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture, the best art and design schools and world renown tourism. The best way we could do that was to craft beer that our home town can be proud of. We plan to continue the tradition of the arts and help Sarasota add beer town to its identity. Come step under our big top and see for yourself. Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by our passion, integrity, and the history of our home town.
6
Gulf Gate Public Library
7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231-8013
7
The Ale and the Witch
111 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3434
8
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3498
From a legendary permanent collection, to compelling traveling exibitions, the MFA is ready to inspire with diverse and ever-changing opportunities to experience art. Discover over 4,500 years of civilization in thousands of objects ranging from antiquity to the present- the only comprehensive art collection of its kind on Florida's west coast.
9
Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2052
10
Bayshore Boulevard
312 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
11
WestShore Plaza
250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609-1918
12
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
13
Al Lopez Park
4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614-6614
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
14
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
15
Sholom Park
7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34481-5449
Sholom Park is a non-profit, privately owned, 44-acre botanical garden in Ocala, Florida. Opened to the public in 2004, the park features more than 2 miles of paved trails and more than 100 species of plants and trees. Sholom Park seeks to become a model of land stewardship and the preservation of open space for education and public enjoyment. Guests are invited to experience a true feeling of serenity, contentment, joy and inner peace.
16
Baseline Golf Course
9000 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480-8246
This is a 19-hole, public golf course.
17
Ocala Drive-In
4850 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34480-9105
18
Bonkerz Comedy Club - Ocala
36 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1112
Bonkerz Comedy Club inside The Lodge brings in the funniest comedians from TV & the movies the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 8pm.
19
Baseline Road Trailhead
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
20
Infinite Ale Works
304 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1158
21
Marion Theatre
50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153
22
The Brick City Center for the Arts
23 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471-1138
Located in historic downtown Ocala, The Brick City Center for the Arts features the art of our area's most talented artist. The exhibits change every month and features a variety of medium including visual, pottery, wood, metal, paper, and more. Artful gifts can be found in The Brick's gift shop. A charming courtyard is adjacent to The Brick and makes a lovely place to sit and enjoy!
23
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
24
Oakbrook Labyrinth
Oakbrook Life Enrichment Center 1009 N.E. 28th Ave., Ocala, FL
25
Trilogy Golf Club at Ocala Preserve
3200 NW 55th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-4823
Conceptualized by celebrated golf course designer Tripp Davis and PGA Tour star Tom Lehman, Trilogy® Golf Club at Ocala Preserve is where golf changes forever. Not only does the course include all the challenges of a traditionally-styled golf course, but its revolutionary routing provides maximum flexibility in terms of playability, challenge and time commitment.
26
Ocala Civic Theatre
4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470-5001
Ocala Civic Theatre has been uplifting, inspiring, and entertaining our community for more than 70 years. Founded in 1950, OCT is one of the largest community theatres in the state and serves 65,000 local residents each season. We are able to present professional-quality live performances thanks to the talents and dedication of our volunteers, staff, and guest designers. In addition, OCT’s Education & Enrichment programs reach more than 1,000 learners of all ages year-round through skill-building and performance classes. Celebrating 70 Years of OCT History! Our story began on March 3, 1950 at the first organizational meeting of The Marion Players, a group of young people who decided Ocala needed a “little theatre.” They had a wide variety of theatrical talents and experience, and they all shared a deep desire to provide the highest quality entertainment for local audiences.
27
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
28
Haile Farmers Market
5213 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7125
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Pineapple Rocks
Sarasota, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
Amazing crystals, fossils, jewelry, dinosaur teeth, shark teeth, rock and roll memorabilia and other cool stuff you've never seen before. We have a great stock of minerals and rocks WHOLESALE TO THE PUBLIC by the flat and by the pound. We make our own wire wrapped jewelry and can turn your treasures into wearable art. You can design and make your own jewelry with a Sterling silver pendant, shark tooth, crystal or ceramic pendant. We have a fantastic collection of Rock and Roll memorabilia and posters from the 1960s and 1970.
1459 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5714
2
Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex
Sarasota, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
Conveniently located less than two miles from downtown Sarasota, Arlington Park was selected as one of the South Florida locations on the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail. This city park offers residents and visitors a 50-meter lap pool, 25-yard instructional pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, outdoor fitness gym, ½-mile walking trail, and dog park. This park is owned and operated by the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District. Many recreational, as well as aquatic programs, are offered.
2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL 34239-3118
3
Village Bikes
Sarasota, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
3898 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239-6830
4
Bobby Jones Golf Club
Sarasota, Florida·
3.0
(97) review
Nature Trails only at this time. 5.23.2020 Bobby Jones Golf Club is the only golf facility located within the city limits of beautiful Sarasota - a golfing mecca nestled on the Gulf of Mexico coast just one hour south of Tampa, Florida. The facility sits on 325 contiguous acres of virgin meadowland adjacent to Fruitville Road (State Road 780), the gateway to downtown Sarasota and its world famous beaches. This historic gem, initially designed by Donald Ross in 1926, has grown to include two 18-hole championship courses and a 9-hole executive course. A particularly unique feature of this complex is the absence of any building development on all but one golf hole.
1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232-1228
5
Big Top Brewing Company
Sarasota, Florida·
4.5
(91) review
When we started Big Top Brewing Company, there were no craft breweries in the Sarasota area and we set out to fix that. We wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture, the best art and design schools and world renown tourism. The best way we could do that was to craft beer that our home town can be proud of. We plan to continue the tradition of the arts and help Sarasota add beer town to its identity. Come step under our big top and see for yourself. Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by our passion, integrity, and the history of our home town.
975 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
6
Gulf Gate Public Library
Sarasota, Florida·
5.0
(92) review
7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231-8013
7
The Ale and the Witch
St. Petersburg, Florida·
4.0
(91) review
111 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3434
8
Museum of Fine Arts
St. Petersburg, Florida·
4.5
(964) review
From a legendary permanent collection, to compelling traveling exibitions, the MFA is ready to inspire with diverse and ever-changing opportunities to experience art. Discover over 4,500 years of civilization in thousands of objects ranging from antiquity to the present- the only comprehensive art collection of its kind on Florida's west coast.
255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3498
9
Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
St. Petersburg, Florida·
4.5
(97) review
901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2052
10
Bayshore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida·
4.5
(972) review
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
312 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
11
WestShore Plaza
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(99) review
250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609-1918
12
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(96) review
1630 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
13
Al Lopez Park
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(97) review
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614-6614
14
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(98) review
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
15
Sholom Park
Ocala, Florida·
5.0
(630) review
Sholom Park is a non-profit, privately owned, 44-acre botanical garden in Ocala, Florida. Opened to the public in 2004, the park features more than 2 miles of paved trails and more than 100 species of plants and trees. Sholom Park seeks to become a model of land stewardship and the preservation of open space for education and public enjoyment. Guests are invited to experience a true feeling of serenity, contentment, joy and inner peace.
7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34481-5449
16
Baseline Golf Course
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(76) review
This is a 19-hole, public golf course.
9000 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480-8246
17
Ocala Drive-In
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(63) review
4850 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34480-9105
18
Bonkerz Comedy Club - Ocala
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(7) review
Bonkerz Comedy Club inside The Lodge brings in the funniest comedians from TV & the movies the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 8pm.
36 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1112
19
Baseline Road Trailhead
Ocala, Florida·
5.0
(8) review
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
20
Infinite Ale Works
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(63) review
304 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1158
21
Marion Theatre
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153
22
The Brick City Center for the Arts
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(7) review
Located in historic downtown Ocala, The Brick City Center for the Arts features the art of our area's most talented artist. The exhibits change every month and features a variety of medium including visual, pottery, wood, metal, paper, and more. Artful gifts can be found in The Brick's gift shop. A charming courtyard is adjacent to The Brick and makes a lovely place to sit and enjoy!
23 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471-1138
23
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
24
Oakbrook Labyrinth
Ocala, Florida·
2.5
(7) review
Oakbrook Life Enrichment Center 1009 N.E. 28th Ave., Ocala, FL
25
Trilogy Golf Club at Ocala Preserve
Ocala, Florida·
4.0
(7) review
Conceptualized by celebrated golf course designer Tripp Davis and PGA Tour star Tom Lehman, Trilogy® Golf Club at Ocala Preserve is where golf changes forever. Not only does the course include all the challenges of a traditionally-styled golf course, but its revolutionary routing provides maximum flexibility in terms of playability, challenge and time commitment.
3200 NW 55th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-4823
26
Ocala Civic Theatre
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(81) review
Ocala Civic Theatre has been uplifting, inspiring, and entertaining our community for more than 70 years. Founded in 1950, OCT is one of the largest community theatres in the state and serves 65,000 local residents each season. We are able to present professional-quality live performances thanks to the talents and dedication of our volunteers, staff, and guest designers. In addition, OCT’s Education & Enrichment programs reach more than 1,000 learners of all ages year-round through skill-building and performance classes. Celebrating 70 Years of OCT History! Our story began on March 3, 1950 at the first organizational meeting of The Marion Players, a group of young people who decided Ocala needed a “little theatre.” They had a wide variety of theatrical talents and experience, and they all shared a deep desire to provide the highest quality entertainment for local audiences.
4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470-5001
27
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
Ocala, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
28
Haile Farmers Market
Gainesville, Florida·
5.0
(7) review
5213 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7125

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What's the driving distance between Sarasota and Ocala?
The distance is 147 miles
What's the travel time between Sarasota and Ocala?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 48m mins in normal traffic
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