Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2001 Siesta DrBest steak house around.
The Nachos are my favorite for sharing. Great prices and good food.
13 residents recomanen
Miller's Ale House - Sarasota
3800 Kenny DrThe Nachos are my favorite for sharing. Great prices and good food.
Best fried shrimp. Best water views. Sunset gets crowded so plan early.
252 residents recomanen
Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SBest fried shrimp. Best water views. Sunset gets crowded so plan early.
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaGreat sea food with a view.
Great Mexican food and vibe.
13 residents recomanen
Mi Pueblo El Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina - University
8405 Tuttle AveGreat Mexican food and vibe.
Amazing buffet style american food. Very delicious pies too.
57 residents recomanen
Der Dutchman Sarasota
3713 Bahia Vista StAmazing buffet style american food. Very delicious pies too.
Pop's Sunset Grill
112 Circuit RdGreat little restaurant on the intercostal.
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami TrailGreat seafood with a unique water view.
Fins At Sharky's
1600 Harbor Dr STurtle Beach Grill Restaurant
8865 Midnight Pass RdSiesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdThe Old Salty Dog Siesta Key
5023 Ocean BlvdCaptain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
1200 Old Stickney Point RdDaiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean BlvdMVP- My Village Pub
5200 Ocean BlvdWicked Cantina Sarasota
1603 N Tamiami TrailCafé Evergreen Restaurant
801 S Tamiami TrailVegan and organic.
Seed to Table Vegan Eatery
2357 S Tamiami TrailVegan option
Nutritious You - Plant-Based Café
6583 Midnight Pass RdVegan option.
Essentials
Great employee owned company that provides quality service and has quality products. The Deli chicken meals to go are great for last minute dinners.
40 residents recomanen
Publix Super Market at Broadway Promenade
1044 N Tamiami TrailGreat employee owned company that provides quality service and has quality products. The Deli chicken meals to go are great for last minute dinners.
This market is right around the corner for convenience.
15 residents recomanen
Walmart Neighborhood Market
3500 N Tamiami TrailThis market is right around the corner for convenience.
Great Amish grocery that has amazing fresh produce, meats, and cheeses.
69 residents recomanen
Detwiler's Farm Market
6000 Palmer BlvdGreat Amish grocery that has amazing fresh produce, meats, and cheeses.
Lucky's Market
3501 S Tamiami TrailGrocery store
Arts & Culture
One of the best Art museums in the country. Also a great place for kids with a playground and circus museum with hands on activities. Go on Mondays for best savings.
305 residents recomanen
Ringling Museum station
One of the best Art museums in the country. Also a great place for kids with a playground and circus museum with hands on activities. Go on Mondays for best savings.
Jardins de la Jungla de Sarasota
3701 Bay Shore RdGreat relaxing activity.
Beautiful gardens and water views. One of my favorite spots for a Romantic stroll.
433 residents recomanen
Jardins Botànics Marie Selby
1534 Mound StBeautiful gardens and water views. One of my favorite spots for a Romantic stroll.
Amazing sculpture garden.
41 residents recomanen
Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy Closed from May 25, 2019 to Novermber 29,2019
2121 N Tamiami TrailAmazing sculpture garden.
Beautiful theater. Sarasota ballet is here also.
62 residents recomanen
Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami TrailBeautiful theater. Sarasota ballet is here also.
For the car enthusiast this is a nice way to spend an hour.
60 residents recomanen
Museu de Cotxes Clàssics de Sarasota
5500 N Tamiami TrailFor the car enthusiast this is a nice way to spend an hour.
Pretty cool little adventure walk with plenty of Native history.
73 residents recomanen
Historic Spanish Point
401 N Tamiami TrailPretty cool little adventure walk with plenty of Native history.
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th StWatch the Oriels spring training games.
New place that has cool history. Only ate there once. The food is basic but the experience is unique. The train has history with the circus.
13 residents recomanen
Bob's Train
2211 Fruitville RdNew place that has cool history. Only ate there once. The food is basic but the experience is unique. The train has history with the circus.
Entertainment & Activities
Great Aquarium for families. If you love zoos and Aquariums be sure to check out the Mote Annual Pass for savings all over the country through their reciprocal program. Also check out the water views and playgrounds further down the street from the Aquarium.
532 residents recomanen
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyGreat Aquarium for families. If you love zoos and Aquariums be sure to check out the Mote Annual Pass for savings all over the country through their reciprocal program. Also check out the water views and playgrounds further down the street from the Aquarium.
Jardins de la Jungla de Sarasota
3701 Bay Shore RdTake the kids here for a fun time that they will remember. This is a great place for if it’s rainy out.
12 residents recomanen
Parc de trampolins Sky Zone
6180 Edgelake DrTake the kids here for a fun time that they will remember. This is a great place for if it’s rainy out.
The best movie seats and screens in town. If you feel like going out to a movie this is the place. Park in the free parking garage connected to it. After the movie walk around the shopping and restaurants of main st.
66 residents recomanen
Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main StThe best movie seats and screens in town. If you feel like going out to a movie this is the place. Park in the free parking garage connected to it. After the movie walk around the shopping and restaurants of main st.
The kids will love feeding the baby alligators after a game of putt putt. Only a few blocks from the property.
35 residents recomanen
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
3815 N Tamiami TrailThe kids will love feeding the baby alligators after a game of putt putt. Only a few blocks from the property.
Dancing Manes Trail Rides - A Branch of CPonies
7001 Forbes TrailI haven’t tried this yet but it’s on my list to do.
Getting Around
SCAT Transit Administration
5303 Pinkney AveCheck out SCAT transit for stops and schedules.
This airport is less than a mile from the property.
74 residents recomanen
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
6000 Airport CirThis airport is less than a mile from the property.
Shopping
Shopping Mecca of Sarasota. Not to mention dining and holiday special events. Check out the Tesla store and test drive the car of the future. Also drive South on Cattleman rd to view the amazing lake and walking trails.
326 residents recomanen
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrShopping Mecca of Sarasota. Not to mention dining and holiday special events. Check out the Tesla store and test drive the car of the future. Also drive South on Cattleman rd to view the amazing lake and walking trails.
Parking can be tricky during lunch and dinner hours. Plan accordingly. Great area to walk the shops. Best to fit this in if your going to Mote Aquarium.
358 residents recomanen
Botigues de St Armands Circle
300 St Armands CirParking can be tricky during lunch and dinner hours. Plan accordingly. Great area to walk the shops. Best to fit this in if your going to Mote Aquarium.
I have to include my home town Main Street. It’s about 45 mins south of the property but is well worth the trip. Beaches aren’t packed, shops are charming, and food is good. Favorite spots are Caspersen Beach, the Pier, the Jetty and walking around historic downtown.
71 residents recomanen
Centre històric de Venice, FL
101 W Venice AveI have to include my home town Main Street. It’s about 45 mins south of the property but is well worth the trip. Beaches aren’t packed, shops are charming, and food is good. Favorite spots are Caspersen Beach, the Pier, the Jetty and walking around historic downtown.
Great mall for some high end shopping. Check out the CineDine for dinner and a movie.
54 residents recomanen
Westfield Siesta Key
3501 S Tamiami TrailGreat mall for some high end shopping. Check out the CineDine for dinner and a movie.
Shoppes at University Center
8473 Cooper Creek BlvdThis outlet center has it all.
Great place to shop and dine. They also have a movie theater and mini golf.
15 residents recomanen
Main Street At Lakewood Ranch
8100 Lakewood Ranch BlvdGreat place to shop and dine. They also have a movie theater and mini golf.
Sightseeing
Number one beach in USA several years running. The sand is amazing. Bring sunglasses and sun screen.
798 residents recomanen
Siesta Beach
Number one beach in USA several years running. The sand is amazing. Bring sunglasses and sun screen.
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrAnother great beach to check out.
My home town beach. This beach is 40 mins from the property but is world famous for its sharks teeth fossils. Also check out dinner at Sharky’s and stroll the huge pier for the best sunsets.
232 residents recomanen
Platja de Venice
101 The Esplanade SMy home town beach. This beach is 40 mins from the property but is world famous for its sharks teeth fossils. Also check out dinner at Sharky’s and stroll the huge pier for the best sunsets.
Platja South Jetty
2000 Tarpon Center DriveBest spot to see Manatee, dolphins, birds, and the sunset.
Great park and walking area. There is a playground for the little ones and plenty of water views. Great for watching boats and walking along the sculptures.
103 residents recomanen
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrGreat park and walking area. There is a playground for the little ones and plenty of water views. Great for watching boats and walking along the sculptures.
Another great spot to catch some waves, see wildlife and watch the sunset.
6 residents recomanen
North Jetty Park
1000 S Casey Key RdAnother great spot to catch some waves, see wildlife and watch the sunset.
This park is directly across the street. Go for a morning walk or play some freesbee golf.
North Water Tower Park
4700 Rilma AveThis park is directly across the street. Go for a morning walk or play some freesbee golf.
Just a short 30 min drive to this wonderful island paradise.
374 residents recomanen
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrJust a short 30 min drive to this wonderful island paradise.
Bradenton Beach
Another one of our many great beaches.
I selected this place because my kids love the playground right next to it. Plus the bridge is beautiful at night.
7 residents recomanen
Hart's Landing
920 John Ringling CausewayI selected this place because my kids love the playground right next to it. Plus the bridge is beautiful at night.
Centre d'observació de manatís
6990 Dickman Rd