Kim's guidebook Siesta Key
Food Scene
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdVery rustic decor, great dinners and chill ambience
Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
1200 Old Stickney Point RdGreat for the kids, meals served in a frisbee
Best frozen drinks and happy hour. This is the newest location on the key. Food is good and reasonably priced. Close to our community without the hubbub of the village.
49 residents recomanen
Daiquiri Deck South Siesta
1250 Stickney Point RdBest frozen drinks and happy hour. This is the newest location on the key. Food is good and reasonably priced. Close to our community without the hubbub of the village.
Sun Garden Cafe
210 Avenida MaderaExcellent breakfast and service
The Donut Experiment Siesta Key
217 Avenida MaderaDelicious donuts in the village. Open only until 1 :30pm
Classic breakfast on the key. Very popular, usually a wait. However tables turn over quickly.
59 residents recomanen
Another Broken Egg Cafe
140 Avenida MessinaClassic breakfast on the key. Very popular, usually a wait. However tables turn over quickly.
The Cottage
153 Avenida MessinaGreat for "foodies" . Atmosphere is great. Staff is very attentive
St Armand's is a lovely area to stroll, shop, see art and have dinner. Venezia is a great restaurant owned by a local family. It is worth the wait. Pasta and pizza are great
28 residents recomanen
Venezia Italian Restaurant
373 St Armands CirSt Armand's is a lovely area to stroll, shop, see art and have dinner. Venezia is a great restaurant owned by a local family. It is worth the wait. Pasta and pizza are great
Cafe Gabbiano
5104 Ocean BlvdStar Thai & Sushi
230 Avenida MaderaOff the main path in the village
Summer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaMVP- My Village Pub
5200 Ocean BlvdGreat place in the village to watch sports!
Toasted Mango Cafe
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome happy hour and great place to listen to music and catch a game. Very casual
90 residents recomanen
Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean BlvdAwesome happy hour and great place to listen to music and catch a game. Very casual
The Blasé Café & Martini Bar
5263 Ocean BlvdLive music, great Martini's and cool atmosphere!
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful research marina Touch stingrays, see countless marine life exhibits and learn a ton !!! Staff is on hand to educate. Awesome place to spend and afternoon and head over to St Armand's Circle for lunch!!
532 residents recomanen
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyBeautiful research marina Touch stingrays, see countless marine life exhibits and learn a ton !!! Staff is on hand to educate. Awesome place to spend and afternoon and head over to St Armand's Circle for lunch!!
Sarasota Jungle Gardens has been a tourist attraction in Sarasota, Florida in the United States since 1939. It offers ten acres, or four hectares, of botanical plantings along with bird and animal shows. Wikipedia
Great for all ages, the shows are very fun! Definitely worth a visit if you want to head off the key
296 residents recomanen
Jardins de la Jungla de Sarasota
3701 Bay Shore RdSarasota Jungle Gardens has been a tourist attraction in Sarasota, Florida in the United States since 1939. It offers ten acres, or four hectares, of botanical plantings along with bird and animal shows. Wikipedia
Great for all ages, the shows are very fun! Definitely worth a visit if you want to head off the key
They rent it all! bikes, scooter, paddleboards, kayaks and more....Also offer kayak tours off of Turtle beach. I highly recommend a tour and call for reservations
16 residents recomanen
Ride & Paddle by Siesta Sports Rentals: Bikes Kayaks Scooters & More
6551 Midnight Pass RdThey rent it all! bikes, scooter, paddleboards, kayaks and more....Also offer kayak tours off of Turtle beach. I highly recommend a tour and call for reservations
On public beach every sunday at sunset. Eclectic mix of people playing drums, hoola hooping, dancing or just spectators. Spiritual and magical experience as the sun goes down. Feel free to participate!
62 residents recomanen
Cercle de tambors de Siesta Key
948 Beach RdOn public beach every sunday at sunset. Eclectic mix of people playing drums, hoola hooping, dancing or just spectators. Spiritual and magical experience as the sun goes down. Feel free to participate!
Great for a rainy day, or to cool off. Mom and Pop bowling alley with modern flair.
www.sarasotalanes.com
6 residents recomanen
Sarasota Lanes
2250 Fruitville RdGreat for a rainy day, or to cool off. Mom and Pop bowling alley with modern flair.
www.sarasotalanes.com
www.livingstonsamusements.com
lasar tag, video games, pool, food, prizes.....etc
31 residents recomanen
Livingston's Amusements
5947 Clark Center Avewww.livingstonsamusements.com
lasar tag, video games, pool, food, prizes.....etc
great place for charters, fishing gear, advice. One of our favorite places in town to shop. Connect with charters here. Captain Kelly Kurtz comes highly recommended from former guests. But always a good experience from this establishment
28 residents recomanen
CB's Saltwater Outfitters
1249 Stickney Point Rdgreat place for charters, fishing gear, advice. One of our favorite places in town to shop. Connect with charters here. Captain Kelly Kurtz comes highly recommended from former guests. But always a good experience from this establishment
Arts & Culture
Jardins Botànics Marie Selby
1534 Mound StA must see !
http://www.ringling.org/
check out the website, something for everyone!!
540 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art John and Mable Ringling
5401 Bay Shore Rdhttp://www.ringling.org/
check out the website, something for everyone!!
local grocery
7-Eleven
6619 Midnight Pass RdAddress: 6619 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
open 24hr
also has prepared foods and liquor store
Address: 205 Canal Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242 ( In the village)
26 residents recomanen
Morton's Siesta Market
205 Canal Rdalso has prepared foods and liquor store
Address: 205 Canal Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242 ( In the village)
6543 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
Our more local chain that is a great place to find everything you need
74 residents recomanen
Publix Super Market at Sarasota Pavilion
6543 S Tamiami Trail 6543 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
Our more local chain that is a great place to find everything you need
Getting Around
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJkhkQTix2U
Watch this video to learn about the free trolley
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce
5114 Ocean Blvdhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJkhkQTix2U
Watch this video to learn about the free trolley
Everything Else
Siesta Paddle Sports
Rent kayaks, paddle board, take an unforgettable nature tour.