Make It An Active Summer In Sarasota: 11 Ways To Get Moving

SARASOTA, FL — Summer is a great time to stay active in Sarasota with a range of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.

City and county recreation departments offer varied programming. At the same time, other organizations also offer residents and visitors plenty to do — from joining roller derby to an adult running club to a Hero Play Day.

Patch has compiled 11 activities to check out in the Sarasota area.

Be sure to check each website for current schedules, registration details, fees and availability before making plans.

Here are some upcoming summer activities:

• EcoWalk: Meditation in the Parks, July 16, 9 a.m., Urfer Family Park, Sarasota
• Backyard Games Event, July 16, noon to 2 p.m., Payne Park, Sarasota
• Explore: Nature at Night, July 24, 8:15 to 10:15 p.m., Curry Creek Preserve, Venice
• Hero Play Day, July 25, 10 a.m., Kiddie Academy of Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch
• Pilates, July 26, 7 p.m., Bayfront Park, Sarasota
• Ninja 5K, 10K and 13.1-mile race, Aug. 1, 8 a.m., Shamrock Park, Venice
• Bradentucky Bombers Roller Derby Recruitment, Aug. 20, 7 to 9 p.m., Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex
• Group Fun Run, Thursdays, 6 p.m., Fleet Feet store, Sarasota
• Yoga Fitness Class, Saturdays, 8 to 9 a.m., Downtown Wellen Great Lawn, Venice
• Youth & Adult Rowing Classes, various days and times, group and private, varied locations
• The Y: Primetime+, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 a.m., Sarasota Garden Club