Sightseeing
A great place to see what Floirda used to look like, a great state park and a place to see alligators .
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72A great place to see what Floirda used to look like, a great state park and a place to see alligators .
Great spot to sea kayak through tunnels of mangrove trees, can see Dolphins and manatees. Accross the street from this unit
14 locals recommend
I Kayak Sarasota
190 Taft DrGreat spot to sea kayak through tunnels of mangrove trees, can see Dolphins and manatees. Accross the street from this unit
Nice aquarium to see manatees and other sea life.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyNice aquarium to see manatees and other sea life.
Food Scene
Nancy's Bar-B-Q
14475 State Road 70 EA BBQ joint.
Caragiulo's Italian American
69 S Palm AveGood Italian and pizza place
Two Senoritas Restaurant
1355 Main StNice Mexian food place
Popular lunch spot, been there for years and has lots of pictures of old time circus stars from the Ringling days
12 locals recommend
Main Bar Sandwich Shop
1944 Main StPopular lunch spot, been there for years and has lots of pictures of old time circus stars from the Ringling days
Le Colonne Restaurant
22 S Boulevard of the PresidentsPopular and be there for years.
Malinche Restaurant La
Mexican restaurant
Ben & Jerry’s
372A St Armands CirIce cream
Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdGreat new restaurant and bar
Cafe Epicure
1298 N Palm AveAuthentic Italian food
Louies Modern
1289 N Palm AveNew, Heard some good things about it
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtPopular southern seafood
Crab & Fin Restaurant
420 St Armands CirSeafood on the Circle
Starbucks
1375 S Tamiami TrailIf you need a Starbucks there is one on the Circle
Blue Dolphin Cafe
470 John Ringling BlvdMost popular place for breakfast on the Circle
A upscale restaurant on the circle. If you are lucky might see , basketball announcer and Sarasota resident, Dick Vitale there.
20 locals recommend
Cafe L'Europe
431 St Armands CirA upscale restaurant on the circle. If you are lucky might see , basketball announcer and Sarasota resident, Dick Vitale there.
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaA more upscale place on the water in downtown.
Cha Cha Coconuts
417 St Armands CirA good casual place on the circle. Some nights have live music
Causal outdoor place for drinks and dinner on the water.
80 locals recommend
The Old Salty Dog City island
1601 Ken Thompson PkwyCausal outdoor place for drinks and dinner on the water.
Pho Cali
1578 Main Stvery good
🍕 Il Panificio Pizzeria
1703 Main StreetGreat pizza
Shopping
ScoopDaddy's
19 N Blvd of Presidentsice cream and more
Big Olaf Creamery
5208 Ocean Blvdice cream
Main Street
Main StreetLots of shops restaurants and nightlife
the most popular place in Sarasota for shopping and dining, outdoors
297 locals recommend
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands Circlethe most popular place in Sarasota for shopping and dining, outdoors
Drinks & Nightlife
Lynches Pub & Grub
19 N Boulevard of PresidentsIrish pub and restaurant
The Gator Club
1490 Main StOldest bar in town with live music
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
300 John Ringling BlvdNice place for food and drinks
Casual place for food and drinks, live music, on the water bay front downtown. A place for locals and tourist.
171 locals recommend
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrCasual place for food and drinks, live music, on the water bay front downtown. A place for locals and tourist.
Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle
325 John Ringling BlvdLots of different Daiquiris and good food too.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Shoppes of Bay Isles
525 Bay Isles Pkwygroceries
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StGroceries
Trader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami TrailGroceries