Sightseeing
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleMote Marine Aquarium
Another one of the most beautiful, secluded beaches with white powdery sand close by.
95 locals recommend
Longboat Key
Another one of the most beautiful, secluded beaches with white powdery sand close by.
Parks & Nature
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Getting Around
SCAT Transit Administration
5303 Pinkney AveBudget Car Rental
7010 S Tamiami TrailHertz Car Rental
5225 S Tamiami TrailDouble AA Car Service
2246 Cork Oak St WThere are many other ways to get around
Shopping
Like the Rodeo Drive of Shops in Sarasota. Charming area with lots of specialty shops, restaurants and nightlife.
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirLike the Rodeo Drive of Shops in Sarasota. Charming area with lots of specialty shops, restaurants and nightlife.
Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdWonderful outdoor outlet mall to get true bargains.
It is one of the good chain supermarkets and right across the street from my home.
68 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Holmes Beach
3900 E Bay DrIt is one of the good chain supermarkets and right across the street from my home.
Drinks & Nightlife
Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
1200 Old Stickney Point RdFun Tiki Bar with karyoke.
Great bar restaurant. 2 locations on Siesta Key and 1 on St. Armand's Circle.
90 locals recommend
Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean BlvdGreat bar restaurant. 2 locations on Siesta Key and 1 on St. Armand's Circle.
Entertainment & Activities
This is one of the best Aquariums in the U.S. There is a petting area for the children. You will see sharks, sea turtles, manatees, and they even have a Sea Horse Lab. This aquarium is known world wide for a program to save the Loggerhead Turtles from extinction.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyThis is one of the best Aquariums in the U.S. There is a petting area for the children. You will see sharks, sea turtles, manatees, and they even have a Sea Horse Lab. This aquarium is known world wide for a program to save the Loggerhead Turtles from extinction.
PARASAIL SIESTA
1250 Stickney Point RdIf you want fun, fun fun
I have rented a boat from here- not that expensive and you can really see the area.
7 locals recommend
Siesta Key Boat Rentals at Turtle Beach Marina
8865 Midnight Pass RdI have rented a boat from here- not that expensive and you can really see the area.
Arts & Culture
Museum that is free to the public on Mondays. This also has the residence of the Ringling family to tour.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdMuseum that is free to the public on Mondays. This also has the residence of the Ringling family to tour.