Explore and Adventure Guidebook
Sightseeing
There is the museum of art, the circus museum and the outdoor rose garden. You can also take a tour of the John and Mable Mansion that overlooks Sarasota Bay.
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdThere is the museum of art, the circus museum and the outdoor rose garden. You can also take a tour of the John and Mable Mansion that overlooks Sarasota Bay.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore Rdmarina jacks
2 Marina PlazaRingling Bridge Causeway Park
John Ringling CausewayA Local Favorite Beach! Less crowded with a pavilion that offers, food, drinks and gift shop.
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Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrA Local Favorite Beach! Less crowded with a pavilion that offers, food, drinks and gift shop.
A Tourist Favorite and ranked # 1 in the USA and #11 in the world. A must see beach! The sand is powdered white and water is typically crystal clear. There is a boardwalk with food/drink/gift options.
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Siesta Beach
A Tourist Favorite and ranked # 1 in the USA and #11 in the world. A must see beach! The sand is powdered white and water is typically crystal clear. There is a boardwalk with food/drink/gift options.
The village near the beach has great entertainment, restaurants, bars, clubs and shopping.
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Siesta Key Village
County Road 789 AlternateThe village near the beach has great entertainment, restaurants, bars, clubs and shopping.
From St. Armands Circle head out to Longboat Key for more beaches, Mote Marine Aquarium, Restaurants, fishing/hiking. Keep heading north and you will end up out at Anna Maria Island.
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Longboat Key
From St. Armands Circle head out to Longboat Key for more beaches, Mote Marine Aquarium, Restaurants, fishing/hiking. Keep heading north and you will end up out at Anna Maria Island.
Very quaint and beachy community. Lots to do there including beaches, bars, restaurants, and activities.
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Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrVery quaint and beachy community. Lots to do there including beaches, bars, restaurants, and activities.
A great place to walk, bike, roller blade and participate in their many events. Check out their website for upcoming events and activities: https://nathanbendersonpark.org/
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Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson CirA great place to walk, bike, roller blade and participate in their many events. Check out their website for upcoming events and activities: https://nathanbendersonpark.org/
Coquina Beach station
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State ParkBig Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdVenice dog beach
1600 Harbor Dr STake your dog to the Venice Doggie Beach!
Shopping
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrSt. Armands Circle has high-end shops, restaurants, clubs and bars. A great way to spend an afternoon or after the day at the beach.
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St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirSt. Armands Circle has high-end shops, restaurants, clubs and bars. A great way to spend an afternoon or after the day at the beach.
Check out the Farmer's Market Saturday mornings in Downtown Sarasota!
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Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueCheck out the Farmer's Market Saturday mornings in Downtown Sarasota!
Check out the Phillippi Creek Farmer's Market at Phillippi Estates on Wednesdays from 9am-2pm - Oct.-Apr.
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Phillipi Farmhouse Market
5500 S Tamiami TrailCheck out the Phillippi Creek Farmer's Market at Phillippi Estates on Wednesdays from 9am-2pm - Oct.-Apr.
Make a day trip north and have access to so many shops at once!
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Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdMake a day trip north and have access to so many shops at once!
Food scene
This hotel has a great roof-top restaurant/bar.
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Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
1255 N Palm AveThis hotel has a great roof-top restaurant/bar.
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrDowntown Sarasota
1383 Main StAnother great roof-top restaurant/bar with spectacular views of the bay. I recommend going there around sunset; you won't be disappointed.
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The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View DrAnother great roof-top restaurant/bar with spectacular views of the bay. I recommend going there around sunset; you won't be disappointed.
A local favorite, backyard experience, with great food and great live bands.
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Cortez Kitchen
4528 119th St WA local favorite, backyard experience, with great food and great live bands.
One of my favorite restaurants in downtown Sarasota, off Main Street.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtOne of my favorite restaurants in downtown Sarasota, off Main Street.
For a Tea party in the Garden, this hidden gem is a must visit spot.
The Garden Room Cafe' at Shoogie Boogies
1919 Morrill StFor a Tea party in the Garden, this hidden gem is a must visit spot.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
3130 Fruitville Commons BoulevardJDub's Brewing Company
1215 Mango AveMotorworks Brewing
1014 9th St WGreat Atmosphere!
Big Top Brewing Company
975 Cattlemen Rd3 Keys Brewing and Eatery
2505 Manatee Ave EWalt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailOpus Restaurant & Lounge SRQ
6644 Gateway AvenueHyde Park Prime Steakhouse
35 S Lemon AveState Street Eating House + Cocktails
1533 State StTommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
300 John Ringling BlvdCafe L'Europe
431 St Armands CirColumbia Restaurant
411 St Armands CirSiesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdThe Cottage
153 Avenida MessinaCity/town information
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Tours
LeBarge Tropical Cruises
2 Marina PlazaNeighborhoods
Gulf Gate is a hidden jewel in south Sarasota with a unique collection of restaurants and shops that celebrate global traditions. In one day, visitors can travel from Mexico to Sweden, Poland to England, Korea to Hungary, and many places in between. Teeming with small businesses, Gulf Gate is an amazing way to travel the world without leaving Sarasota County.
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Gulf Gate Drive
Gulf Gate DriveGulf Gate is a hidden jewel in south Sarasota with a unique collection of restaurants and shops that celebrate global traditions. In one day, visitors can travel from Mexico to Sweden, Poland to England, Korea to Hungary, and many places in between. Teeming with small businesses, Gulf Gate is an amazing way to travel the world without leaving Sarasota County.
Arlington Park Sarasota
2650 Waldemere StSouthside Village
Village of the Arts
1227 12th St WLaurel Park
1725 Laurel St