Food Scene
Harry's Continental Kitchens
525 St Judes DrGreat food, Deli, Corner Convenience Store, Catering
Euphemia Haye Restaurant & The Haye Loft
5540 Gulf of Mexico DrGourmet Dining.
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant
760 Broadway StThree Blocks Away. Bay Front Dinning, Bar
A Short Walk From The Cottage. Breakfast and Lunch, Dine Outside on The Water.
16 locals recommend
Longbeach Cafe
6836 Gulf of Mexico DrA Short Walk From The Cottage. Breakfast and Lunch, Dine Outside on The Water.
Great seafood straight from one of the Cortez fishing fleet.
98 locals recommend
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd WGreat seafood straight from one of the Cortez fishing fleet.
Parks & Nature
A nice bike ride away. Beautiful natural area, mangrove tunnel walks, picnic, playground, docks on Sarasota Bay. Walk, jog, bike.
16 locals recommend
Joan M. Durante Community Park
5550 Gulf of Mexico DrA nice bike ride away. Beautiful natural area, mangrove tunnel walks, picnic, playground, docks on Sarasota Bay. Walk, jog, bike.
Leffis Key Preserve
Gulf Drive SouthRestored wetlands, uplands, great views from a high mound.
Archaeological Site, nature preserve, trails, Bayfront, observation tower.
Neal Preserve Observation Tower
12301 Manatee Avenue WestArchaeological Site, nature preserve, trails, Bayfront, observation tower.
New, but a beautiful park on Perico Bayou, great place for birders. Photography blinds, fresh water ponds.
13 locals recommend
Perico Preserve
11700 Manatee Ave WNew, but a beautiful park on Perico Bayou, great place for birders. Photography blinds, fresh water ponds.
One of the areas premier preserves. Almost 500 acres of trails, kayaking, observation tower and much more. A gem!
193 locals recommend
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWOne of the areas premier preserves. Almost 500 acres of trails, kayaking, observation tower and much more. A gem!
Florida's oldest and largest State Parks. If you love nature don't miss this park. Check conditions with Park if we have had heavy rains.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Florida's oldest and largest State Parks. If you love nature don't miss this park. Check conditions with Park if we have had heavy rains.
Whitney Beach
8240 FL-789One of Florida's most beautiful beaches, great bird watching.
Arts & Culture
Amazing botanical displays, 200 year old banyon trees. On Sarasota Bay. Orchids, bonsai and much more. Great for the whole family.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StAmazing botanical displays, 200 year old banyon trees. On Sarasota Bay. Orchids, bonsai and much more. Great for the whole family.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdIf you think you know the works of Dali you'll be amazed!
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdIf you think you know the works of Dali you'll be amazed!
Shopping
Pine Avenue
Pine AvenueLots of restaurants, first class Fly Shop, clothing, wine and cheese.
One of the best Fly Shops anywhere. Outdoor clothing, kayaks, paddle boards and lots more. Don't forget to check out the craft beer bar.
AMI Outfitters Coastal Gear & Men's Apparel
401 Pine AveOne of the best Fly Shops anywhere. Outdoor clothing, kayaks, paddle boards and lots more. Don't forget to check out the craft beer bar.
A world class shopping district with fine dinning and street-side cafes.
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirA world class shopping district with fine dinning and street-side cafes.
Entertainment & Activities
A world renouned marine laboratory with an aquarium, touch tank and up close and personal viewing of sea turtles and manatees.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyA world renouned marine laboratory with an aquarium, touch tank and up close and personal viewing of sea turtles and manatees.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Shoppes of Bay Isles
525 Bay Isles PkwyWhole Foods Market
1451 1st StFull service grocery as well as fresh and prepared foods.
Incredible fruits and vegetables. A ways to go but the fresh organic food is worth it. Open Friday-Sunday.
7 locals recommend
Jessica's Organic Farmstand
4180 47th StIncredible fruits and vegetables. A ways to go but the fresh organic food is worth it. Open Friday-Sunday.
Sightseeing
Cortez
An original Florida fishing village.