Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Pho Cali
1578 Main StBest Pho in town - #57 is our favorite!
Lila
1576 Main StHealthy options and lots of good adult beverages.
Try the Kale Cesar Salad! Great variety of tapas style plates to share.
17 residents recomanen
Louies Modern
1289 N Palm AveTry the Kale Cesar Salad! Great variety of tapas style plates to share.
Peanut Butter Jelly Time and Pink Velvet are amazing! These juices and smoothies are like a whole meal.
Crop Juice
1605 Main StPeanut Butter Jelly Time and Pink Velvet are amazing! These juices and smoothies are like a whole meal.
C'est La Vie
1553 Main StApricot croissants are so delicious!
This tasty cheese shop is moving closer to Pinky's! We are excited to have them within walking distance. Artisan Cheese Co. offers classes, tastings and the best cheese!
8 residents recomanen
Artisan Cheese Company
550 Central AveThis tasty cheese shop is moving closer to Pinky's! We are excited to have them within walking distance. Artisan Cheese Co. offers classes, tastings and the best cheese!
Maximillian's Cafe
1695 10th StNeighborhood lunch café - they have so many great sandwich options.
First Watch
1395 Main StBest spot of breakfast in town!
Cafe Amici Downtown
1371 Main StDelicious Italian food and great atmosphere.
CasAntica Ristorante
1213 N Palm AveRooftop dining available - perfect for date night or romantic evening.
Buddy Brew Coffee - Sarasota
1289 N Palm AveTrendy coffee shop with outdoor, covered seating.
Hidden in the Cortez fishing village. This old Florida restaurant serves up the freshest catches - cash only!
102 residents recomanen
Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave WHidden in the Cortez fishing village. This old Florida restaurant serves up the freshest catches - cash only!
Flavors of India Sarasota
7119 S Tamiami TrailBest Indian food in town - great option for takeout.
Elixir Tea House
1926 Hillview StCozy tea house near downtown.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mandeville Beer Garden
428 N Lemon AveFun place to spend time with friends!
The Blue Rooster
1525 4th StAwesome lineup of live music!
Pangea Alchemy Lab
1564 Main StHidden lounge - great late night place to be!
Always an interesting crowd, great for people watching! Live music nightly in historic Sarasota building Downtown.
96 residents recomanen
The Gator Club
1490 Main StAlways an interesting crowd, great for people watching! Live music nightly in historic Sarasota building Downtown.
Arts & Culture
Tour Ringling's private home - the architecture and décor is stunning, as well as the views of Sarasota Bay.
87 residents recomanen
Ca d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdTour Ringling's private home - the architecture and décor is stunning, as well as the views of Sarasota Bay.
Museu del Circ Ringling
5401 Bay Shore RdSee the largest miniature circus model in the world!
Everything Else
Sarasota's botanical garden. The children's rainforest area is great for kids. There is always a new and interesting exhibit.
433 residents recomanen
Jardins Botànics Marie Selby
1534 Mound StSarasota's botanical garden. The children's rainforest area is great for kids. There is always a new and interesting exhibit.
Shopping
A wide array of resort-style clothing stores and restaurants.
358 residents recomanen
Botigues de St Armands Circle
300 St Armands CirA wide array of resort-style clothing stores and restaurants.
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrSightseeing
Perfect place for the kids and within walking distance from our carriage house! Complete with fairy houses and pirate ships.
17 residents recomanen
The Children's Garden
1670 10th WayPerfect place for the kids and within walking distance from our carriage house! Complete with fairy houses and pirate ships.
Parks & Nature
Located on the Sarasota Bayfront - lots of great places to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful views. You can also catch the LaBarge and Marina Jacks II here.
103 residents recomanen
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrLocated on the Sarasota Bayfront - lots of great places to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful views. You can also catch the LaBarge and Marina Jacks II here.
Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson CirWatch the rowing competitions and enjoy the trails.