Guidebook for Sarasota

Devin & Marian
Devin & Marian
Guidebook for Sarasota

Drinks & Nightlife

Exclusive bar with top shelf service and delectable bar bites. *Within Walking Distance*
45 lokalaca preporučuje
State Street Eating House + Cocktails
1533 State St
45 lokalaca preporučuje
Exclusive bar with top shelf service and delectable bar bites. *Within Walking Distance*
Hit the dance floor with some of the best live music in Sarasota (make sure you bring cash for the door). *Within Walking Distance*
44 lokalaca preporučuje
The Blue Rooster
1525 4th St
44 lokalaca preporučuje
Hit the dance floor with some of the best live music in Sarasota (make sure you bring cash for the door). *Within Walking Distance*
Eatery & lounge in The Ritz Carlton serves seafood & crafted cocktails in a nautical-themed space.
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Jack Dusty
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Eatery & lounge in The Ritz Carlton serves seafood & crafted cocktails in a nautical-themed space.
Creative, locally-sourced Italian meals & craft cocktails are featured in stylish digs with a patio.
27 lokalaca preporučuje
Social Eatery & Bar
1219 1st St
27 lokalaca preporučuje
Creative, locally-sourced Italian meals & craft cocktails are featured in stylish digs with a patio.
Varied New American menu, cocktails & live music presented outside in a tiki-inspired setting. *Within 10min Walking Distance*
72 lokalaca preporučuje
Mattison's City Grille Downtown Sarasota
1 N Lemon Ave
72 lokalaca preporučuje
Varied New American menu, cocktails & live music presented outside in a tiki-inspired setting. *Within 10min Walking Distance*
Chill outpost in a historic building features bands & DJs in a cozy space with a trendy bar scene. *Within Walking Distance*
96 lokalaca preporučuje
The Gator Club
1490 Main St
96 lokalaca preporučuje
Chill outpost in a historic building features bands & DJs in a cozy space with a trendy bar scene. *Within Walking Distance*

Food Scene

Farm to table food with fresh cocktails and themed nights (like Ladies Night on Thursday) *Within Walking Distance*
80 lokalaca preporučuje
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon Ave
80 lokalaca preporučuje
Farm to table food with fresh cocktails and themed nights (like Ladies Night on Thursday) *Within Walking Distance*
Mar Vista Restaurant is a delightful old Florida style waterside place for lunch or dinner on northeast Longboat Key.
88 lokalaca preporučuje
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant
760 Broadway St
88 lokalaca preporučuje
Mar Vista Restaurant is a delightful old Florida style waterside place for lunch or dinner on northeast Longboat Key.
Sarasota's best new restaurant offering fresh, local food with comfortable & fun atmosphere. We serve dinner and brunch in Sarasota with full liquor.
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Baker & Wife
2157 Siesta Dr
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Sarasota's best new restaurant offering fresh, local food with comfortable & fun atmosphere. We serve dinner and brunch in Sarasota with full liquor.
With an outdoor cafe as well as indoor dining, Simons offers really good fresh handmade sandwiches, salads and homemade soups.
52 lokalaca preporučuje
Simon's Coffee House
5900 South Tamiami Trail
52 lokalaca preporučuje
With an outdoor cafe as well as indoor dining, Simons offers really good fresh handmade sandwiches, salads and homemade soups.
With an impressive menu of traditional and creative seafood specialties you’re sure to find it a chore to make just the right selection for your lunch or dinner.
150 lokalaca preporučuje
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami Trail
150 lokalaca preporučuje
With an impressive menu of traditional and creative seafood specialties you’re sure to find it a chore to make just the right selection for your lunch or dinner.
Enjoy fresh and local fare, simply but elegantly prepared at The Lido Key Tiki Bar, located Gulf-front at The Beach Club on Lido Key.
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Lido Key Tiki Bar 🗿
1234 Benjamin Franklin Dr
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Enjoy fresh and local fare, simply but elegantly prepared at The Lido Key Tiki Bar, located Gulf-front at The Beach Club on Lido Key.
Authentic, central Texas style barbecue by veteran Pit Master, Mark Gabrick, that’s cooked “low and slow” in an offset, wood-fired J&R Manufacturing Oyler Smoker – lovingly known as “Big Red” and known as the most sought after smoker available. *Within Walking Distance*
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Brick's Smoked Meats
1528 State St
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Authentic, central Texas style barbecue by veteran Pit Master, Mark Gabrick, that’s cooked “low and slow” in an offset, wood-fired J&R Manufacturing Oyler Smoker – lovingly known as “Big Red” and known as the most sought after smoker available. *Within Walking Distance*
Oceanside diner with modern decor serving unique seafood dishes, burgers & salads plus cocktails.
82 lokalaca preporučuje
Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling Blvd
82 lokalaca preporučuje
Oceanside diner with modern decor serving unique seafood dishes, burgers & salads plus cocktails.
Casually elegant seafood restaurant with views from floor-to-ceiling windows & a bayside patio.
64 lokalaca preporučuje
Ophelia's on the Bay
9105 Midnight Pass Rd
64 lokalaca preporučuje
Casually elegant seafood restaurant with views from floor-to-ceiling windows & a bayside patio.
A historic cottage with global fine dining plus an informal space with live music & a smaller menu.
43 lokalaca preporučuje
Euphemia Haye Restaurant & The Haye Loft
5540 Gulf of Mexico Dr
43 lokalaca preporučuje
A historic cottage with global fine dining plus an informal space with live music & a smaller menu.
Low-key spot featuring clever cafe fare from sandwiches to frittatas, plus imported beer & sangria. *Within Walking Distance*
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Fresh Start Cafe
630 S Orange Ave
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Low-key spot featuring clever cafe fare from sandwiches to frittatas, plus imported beer & sangria. *Within Walking Distance*
Great home made italian dishes with a Mediterranean flair. *Within Walking Distance*
The Bodhi Tree Café
1938 Adams Ln
Great home made italian dishes with a Mediterranean flair. *Within Walking Distance*
Innovative, carefully sourced American cuisine served in a warm, sophisticated restored home. *Within Walking Distance*
80 lokalaca preporučuje
Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links Ave
80 lokalaca preporučuje
Innovative, carefully sourced American cuisine served in a warm, sophisticated restored home. *Within Walking Distance*
Arrestingly Good Donuts. Yeast raised + cakes + croissant + vegan + gluten free. Infused Milks + Cold Brew + Awesome Coffee *Within Walking Distance*
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Five-O Donut Co
2241 Ringling Blvd
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Arrestingly Good Donuts. Yeast raised + cakes + croissant + vegan + gluten free. Infused Milks + Cold Brew + Awesome Coffee *Within Walking Distance*
Fresh-baked breads, meatballs & homemade mozzarella star at this casual, family-run Italian eatery. *Within Walking Distance*
36 lokalaca preporučuje
Caragiulo's Italian American
69 S Palm Ave
36 lokalaca preporučuje
Fresh-baked breads, meatballs & homemade mozzarella star at this casual, family-run Italian eatery. *Within Walking Distance*
Atlantic Beer & Oyster is your neighborhood oyster bar and modern seafood shack. We showcase a rotation of East Coast, West Coast, & Gulf Coast oysters, fresh seafood, and smoked fish dip. Our beer list includes coastal craft brews and your favorite classic domestics. *Within Walking Distance*
ABO Sarasota
1534 State St
Atlantic Beer & Oyster is your neighborhood oyster bar and modern seafood shack. We showcase a rotation of East Coast, West Coast, & Gulf Coast oysters, fresh seafood, and smoked fish dip. Our beer list includes coastal craft brews and your favorite classic domestics. *Within Walking Distance*
Sleek bistro offering American fare such as short ribs & crab cakes plus specialty cocktails. *Within Walking Distance*
17 lokalaca preporučuje
Louies Modern
1289 N Palm Ave
17 lokalaca preporučuje
Sleek bistro offering American fare such as short ribs & crab cakes plus specialty cocktails. *Within Walking Distance*
Japanese restaurant featuring a menu of sushi, hot entrees, sake & cocktails in a stylish space. *Within Walking Distance*
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi
100 Central Ave
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Japanese restaurant featuring a menu of sushi, hot entrees, sake & cocktails in a stylish space. *Within Walking Distance*
We are passionate about great coffee. Our goal is to bring our customers a consistent product that will delight any palate from amateur to connoisseur. *Within Walking Distance*
119 lokalaca preporučuje
Kahwa Coffee
204 2nd Ave S
119 lokalaca preporučuje
We are passionate about great coffee. Our goal is to bring our customers a consistent product that will delight any palate from amateur to connoisseur. *Within Walking Distance*
Seasonal New American cuisine served in a stylish space with a copper bar & outdoor dining.
42 lokalaca preporučuje
Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie
1917 S Osprey Ave
42 lokalaca preporučuje
Seasonal New American cuisine served in a stylish space with a copper bar & outdoor dining.
Casual, contemporary option for Japanese & Thai fusion fare plus creative martinis.
45 lokalaca preporučuje
Pacific Rim
1859 Hillview St
45 lokalaca preporučuje
Casual, contemporary option for Japanese & Thai fusion fare plus creative martinis.

Arts & Culture

Stunning artwork and new traveling exhibits. Free admissions on Mondays to the museum. The grounds are open to the public so skip the art and enjoy a picnic on the water.
540 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј уметности Џона и Мејбл Ринглинг
5401 Bay Shore Rd
540 lokalaca preporučuje
Stunning artwork and new traveling exhibits. Free admissions on Mondays to the museum. The grounds are open to the public so skip the art and enjoy a picnic on the water.
This downtown live comedy venues features national, state and local comedians. *Within Walking Distance*
63 lokalaca preporučuje
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling Blvd
63 lokalaca preporučuje
This downtown live comedy venues features national, state and local comedians. *Within Walking Distance*
It produces contemporary plays, with over 32,000 subscribers a year, more than any theatre its size in the country.
74 lokalaca preporučuje
Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm Ave
74 lokalaca preporučuje
It produces contemporary plays, with over 32,000 subscribers a year, more than any theatre its size in the country.
The Asolo Repertory Theatre or Asolo Rep is a professional theater in Sarasota, Florida. It is the largest Equity theatre in Florida, and the largest Repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States.
62 lokalaca preporučuje
Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami Trail
62 lokalaca preporučuje
The Asolo Repertory Theatre or Asolo Rep is a professional theater in Sarasota, Florida. It is the largest Equity theatre in Florida, and the largest Repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States.
The Sarasota Opera House is an historic theatre, now opera house, features world-renown of the best classic opera. *Within Walking Distance*
92 lokalaca preporučuje
sarasota opera
61 N Pineapple Ave
92 lokalaca preporučuje
The Sarasota Opera House is an historic theatre, now opera house, features world-renown of the best classic opera. *Within Walking Distance*
A landmark Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation performing arts hall located directly on Sarasota Bay which offers a world of great music, dance, theater, comedy and more!
154 lokalaca preporučuje
Ван Везел Перформинг Артс Хол
777 N Tamiami Trail
154 lokalaca preporučuje
A landmark Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation performing arts hall located directly on Sarasota Bay which offers a world of great music, dance, theater, comedy and more!
The Sarasota Orchestra's mission is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Sarasota Orchestra
709 N Tamiami Trail
14 lokalaca preporučuje
The Sarasota Orchestra's mission is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.
Venerable site showing 90+ classic, exotic & muscle cars, plus antique music boxes & phonographs.
60 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј класичних аутомобила у Сарасоти
5500 N Tamiami Trail
60 lokalaca preporučuje
Venerable site showing 90+ classic, exotic & muscle cars, plus antique music boxes & phonographs.

Sightseeing

Offering 360 degree views of the water, this public park is perfect for picnics, pictures, and watching the boats coming in and out of the marina. *Within Walking Distance*
103 lokalaca preporučuje
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront Dr
103 lokalaca preporučuje
Offering 360 degree views of the water, this public park is perfect for picnics, pictures, and watching the boats coming in and out of the marina. *Within Walking Distance*
Burns Court offers a selection of restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, an independent film theatre, and jazz bar. *Within Walking Distance*
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Burns Court
Burns Court
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Burns Court offers a selection of restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, an independent film theatre, and jazz bar. *Within Walking Distance*
Rosemary District has delicious brunch options, top-rated local yoga studio, and local favorite beer garden.
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Rosemary District
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Rosemary District has delicious brunch options, top-rated local yoga studio, and local favorite beer garden.
Unconditional Surrender is a statue by artist Seward Johnson. It is located in Sarasota's Bayfront Park and is a popular destination for photos and many re-enactments of the kiss. The statue is based on the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt's photograph V-J day in Times Square, published in Life magazine in 1945. *Within Walking Distance*
43 lokalaca preporučuje
Безусловна предаја - Сарасота, Флорида
43 lokalaca preporučuje
Unconditional Surrender is a statue by artist Seward Johnson. It is located in Sarasota's Bayfront Park and is a popular destination for photos and many re-enactments of the kiss. The statue is based on the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt's photograph V-J day in Times Square, published in Life magazine in 1945. *Within Walking Distance*
12-acre park & beach adjacent to the Ringling Bridge, with fishing & bay & city views. *Within Walking Distance*
9 lokalaca preporučuje
John Ringling Causeway
John Ringling Causeway
9 lokalaca preporučuje
12-acre park & beach adjacent to the Ringling Bridge, with fishing & bay & city views. *Within Walking Distance*
Enjoy art galleries, dining, antiques, and specialty shops. *Within Walking Distance*
South Palm Avenue
South Palm Avenue
Enjoy art galleries, dining, antiques, and specialty shops. *Within Walking Distance*
The atmosphere at Southside Village has arguably become the most elegant in town, with a luxe beach-chic vibe at intriguing shops and delightful alfresco dining at both Libby’s restaurant and Morton’s Gourmet Market. After a leisurely lunch, explore boutiques on South Osprey Avenue and Hillview. From high-fashion resale to hand-crafted jewelry, there’s enough to keep you going until dinner or an espresso break at the new coffee house, Perq, a sister to the delicious Lollicake Queen next store.
19 lokalaca preporučuje
Southside Village
19 lokalaca preporučuje
The atmosphere at Southside Village has arguably become the most elegant in town, with a luxe beach-chic vibe at intriguing shops and delightful alfresco dining at both Libby’s restaurant and Morton’s Gourmet Market. After a leisurely lunch, explore boutiques on South Osprey Avenue and Hillview. From high-fashion resale to hand-crafted jewelry, there’s enough to keep you going until dinner or an espresso break at the new coffee house, Perq, a sister to the delicious Lollicake Queen next store.

Shopping

Offering exclusive shopping and dining, this beautiful area is just minutes from nationally ranked Lido Beach.
358 lokalaca preporučuje
Продавнице на Свети Армандс Кругу
300 St Armands Cir
358 lokalaca preporučuje
Offering exclusive shopping and dining, this beautiful area is just minutes from nationally ranked Lido Beach.
From bookstores to boutiques with everything in between, walk down Main Street and you will be sure to find something for everyone. *Within Walking Distance*
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Main Street
Main Street
18 lokalaca preporučuje
From bookstores to boutiques with everything in between, walk down Main Street and you will be sure to find something for everyone. *Within Walking Distance*
Enjoy world class fashion and dining in Sarasota at The Mall At UTC.
326 lokalaca preporučuje
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center Dr
326 lokalaca preporučuje
Enjoy world class fashion and dining in Sarasota at The Mall At UTC.
From Super Target to Bed Bath and Beyond, this neighborhood offers plenty of shopping options.
Town Center Parkway
Town Center Parkway
From Super Target to Bed Bath and Beyond, this neighborhood offers plenty of shopping options.
A consignment store like no other, the Woman"s Exchange is a favorite haunt for Sarasota residents and a "must visit" destination site for visitors from around the world. *Within Walking Distance*
15 lokalaca preporučuje
The Exchange
539 S Orange Ave
15 lokalaca preporučuje
A consignment store like no other, the Woman"s Exchange is a favorite haunt for Sarasota residents and a "must visit" destination site for visitors from around the world. *Within Walking Distance*

Parks & Nature

This is the locals beach. Minutes away from iconic St. Armands Circle, this beach offers kayaking tours through the mangroves, sand bars for boaters, and miles of beautiful white sand.
442 lokalaca preporučuje
Lido Key plaža
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
442 lokalaca preporučuje
This is the locals beach. Minutes away from iconic St. Armands Circle, this beach offers kayaking tours through the mangroves, sand bars for boaters, and miles of beautiful white sand.
The #1 Rated Beach in America. Check out Siesta Key Village for shops, restaurants, and a happening nightlife.
400 lokalaca preporučuje
Siesta Key
400 lokalaca preporučuje
The #1 Rated Beach in America. Check out Siesta Key Village for shops, restaurants, and a happening nightlife.
Selby's 11 bay-front acres are an open-air and under-glass museum of more than 20,000 colorful plants, many collected in the wild on nearly 100 scientific expeditions to tropical rainforests by the Selby Gardens' research staff.
433 lokalaca preporučuje
Ботаничка градина Мари Селби
1534 Mound St
433 lokalaca preporučuje
Selby's 11 bay-front acres are an open-air and under-glass museum of more than 20,000 colorful plants, many collected in the wild on nearly 100 scientific expeditions to tropical rainforests by the Selby Gardens' research staff.
One of the oldest and largest state parks, Myakka protects one of the state's most diverse natural areas. The Myakka River, designated as a Florida Wild and Scenic River, flows through 58 square miles of wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands. Visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing from a boardwalk that stretches out over the Upper Myakka Lake, then take to the treetops with a stroll along the canopy walkway.
382 lokalaca preporučuje
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72
382 lokalaca preporučuje
One of the oldest and largest state parks, Myakka protects one of the state's most diverse natural areas. The Myakka River, designated as a Florida Wild and Scenic River, flows through 58 square miles of wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands. Visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing from a boardwalk that stretches out over the Upper Myakka Lake, then take to the treetops with a stroll along the canopy walkway.
72-acre, wooded preserve offering trails, a butterfly garden & a small lake with a fishing dock.
20 lokalaca preporučuje
Red Bug Slough Preserve
5200 S Beneva Rd
20 lokalaca preporučuje
72-acre, wooded preserve offering trails, a butterfly garden & a small lake with a fishing dock.
Dog-friendly park on 60 acres with a historic mansion & trails, plus fishing piers & a kayak launch.
17 lokalaca preporučuje
Phillippi Estate Park
5500 S Tamiami Trail
17 lokalaca preporučuje
Dog-friendly park on 60 acres with a historic mansion & trails, plus fishing piers & a kayak launch.

Entertainment & Activities

Cinebistro is the perfect date night - dinner and movie like you've never experienced before!
94 lokalaca preporučuje
CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami Trail
94 lokalaca preporučuje
Cinebistro is the perfect date night - dinner and movie like you've never experienced before!
This downtown sports bar also offers a VIP bowling lane experience
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Evie's Tavern & Grill
1560 Main Street
12 lokalaca preporučuje
This downtown sports bar also offers a VIP bowling lane experience
The Gardens is operated by a non-profit group and also features educational exhibits such as the "Reptile Encounter" and "Birds of the Rainforest"
296 lokalaca preporučuje
Сарасота Џунгла Гарденс
3701 Bay Shore Rd
296 lokalaca preporučuje
The Gardens is operated by a non-profit group and also features educational exhibits such as the "Reptile Encounter" and "Birds of the Rainforest"
Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.
532 lokalaca preporučuje
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
532 lokalaca preporučuje
Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.
Animal sanctuary home to big cats & other wild species offering animal encounters & seasonal hours.
158 lokalaca preporučuje
Животињски хабитат великих мачака и светилиште обале залива
7101 Palmer Blvd
158 lokalaca preporučuje
Animal sanctuary home to big cats & other wild species offering animal encounters & seasonal hours.
Our hometown brewery offers tasting room tours and other events
30 lokalaca preporučuje
Big Top Brewing Company
975 Cattlemen Rd
30 lokalaca preporučuje
Our hometown brewery offers tasting room tours and other events
Every Saturday, Main Street is transformed into one of the most successful Farmers Markets in the south! Pick up some fresh produce, baked goods, or breakfast as you stroll down several blocks of Main & Lemon Ave. *Within Walking Distance*
136 lokalaca preporučuje
Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon Avenue
136 lokalaca preporučuje
Every Saturday, Main Street is transformed into one of the most successful Farmers Markets in the south! Pick up some fresh produce, baked goods, or breakfast as you stroll down several blocks of Main & Lemon Ave. *Within Walking Distance*
In the eight years since the Orioles moved Major League Spring Training to Sarasota, more than 885,000 fans have enjoyed Orioles games at Ed Smith Stadium.
54 lokalaca preporučuje
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th St
54 lokalaca preporučuje
In the eight years since the Orioles moved Major League Spring Training to Sarasota, more than 885,000 fans have enjoyed Orioles games at Ed Smith Stadium.
Elevated outdoor adventure park with climbing, suspension bridges & zip line courses for all levels.
76 lokalaca preporučuje
TreeUmph! Avanturistički kurs
21805 State Road 70 E
76 lokalaca preporučuje
Elevated outdoor adventure park with climbing, suspension bridges & zip line courses for all levels.
600-acre park on a lake with rowing facilities including a boathouse & regatta center. Features a playground, walking path, and cycling path.
82 lokalaca preporučuje
Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson Cir
82 lokalaca preporučuje
600-acre park on a lake with rowing facilities including a boathouse & regatta center. Features a playground, walking path, and cycling path.
Wetlands site on the Great Florida Birding Trail, with an observation mound, trails & ponds.
60 lokalaca preporučuje
Celery Fields
6893 Palmer Blvd
60 lokalaca preporučuje
Wetlands site on the Great Florida Birding Trail, with an observation mound, trails & ponds.
A 50,000-sq.-ft. amusement center with go-karts, billiards & more plus a full bar with pub grub.
31 lokalaca preporučuje
Livingston's Amusements
5947 Clark Center Ave
31 lokalaca preporučuje
A 50,000-sq.-ft. amusement center with go-karts, billiards & more plus a full bar with pub grub.
The park spreads out over 29 acres with lots of greenbelt to enjoy along with tree-lined paved walking, jogging and biking pathways along with picnic tables and playground. *Within Walking Distance*
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Payne Park
2010 Adams Ln
37 lokalaca preporučuje
The park spreads out over 29 acres with lots of greenbelt to enjoy along with tree-lined paved walking, jogging and biking pathways along with picnic tables and playground. *Within Walking Distance*