Andy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Among other things a great history of the circus.
540 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art John and Mable Ringling
5401 Bay Shore RdAmong other things a great history of the circus.
Jardins Botànics Marie Selby
1534 Mound StTypically beautiful exhibits e.g orchids
Great for all ages - A gigantic fish tank with tarpon, and wonderful exhibit on sea turtles.
532 residents recomanen
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyGreat for all ages - A gigantic fish tank with tarpon, and wonderful exhibit on sea turtles.
Consistently ranked as the number one beach in the country, great for a long beach walk - during the evening can often see dolphins and witness spectacular sunsets.
798 residents recomanen
Siesta Beach
Consistently ranked as the number one beach in the country, great for a long beach walk - during the evening can often see dolphins and witness spectacular sunsets.
Fun to bring down the sun on Sundays and listen to locals play drums.
62 residents recomanen
Cercle de tambors de Siesta Key
948 Beach RdFun to bring down the sun on Sundays and listen to locals play drums.
You will likely see alligators here - Lots of walking trails as well.
382 residents recomanen
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72You will likely see alligators here - Lots of walking trails as well.
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State ParkBeautiful, and shaded walking paths, old Florida.
Food scene
Botigues de St Armands Circle
300 St Armands CirLots of nice restaurants and shopping.
A beautiful restaurant right on the way with nice views, and great food.
64 residents recomanen
Ophelia's on the Bay
9105 Midnight Pass RdA beautiful restaurant right on the way with nice views, and great food.
Open relatively late, and lots of good italian food that can be shared family style e.g meatballs, arancini, pizza...
68 residents recomanen
Clasico Cafe Bar
1341 Main StOpen relatively late, and lots of good italian food that can be shared family style e.g meatballs, arancini, pizza...
Outdoor seating is good, but the upstairs has a terrific view of Sarasota Bay, and its turquoise water.
74 residents recomanen
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico DrOutdoor seating is good, but the upstairs has a terrific view of Sarasota Bay, and its turquoise water.
A great place just up the road to pick up fresh fish to grill at home - it's also a restaurant, but can be a scene, hard to get seating.
150 residents recomanen
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailA great place just up the road to pick up fresh fish to grill at home - it's also a restaurant, but can be a scene, hard to get seating.
Fine dining - Excellent food, service, and usually a wonderful piano player.
31 residents recomanen
Michael's On East
1212 S East AveFine dining - Excellent food, service, and usually a wonderful piano player.
Sardinia Restaurant
5770 S Tamiami TrailVery good, and authentic Italian food, not far from the Haven.
Classic boat bar water with great views - Nothing fancy, bar food, but it's the view you're going for...
80 residents recomanen
The Old Salty Dog City island
1601 Ken Thompson PkwyClassic boat bar water with great views - Nothing fancy, bar food, but it's the view you're going for...
A beautiful place that's a bit of a drive from the Have, but you did your feet in the water while having a drink and sitting a chair - Great food with beautiful shaded area...
88 residents recomanen
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant
760 Broadway StA beautiful place that's a bit of a drive from the Have, but you did your feet in the water while having a drink and sitting a chair - Great food with beautiful shaded area...
Imagine having a nice Italian dinner in an art studio. Artist paint while you dine, and you can buy any of the artwork that catches your eye.
8 residents recomanen
Cafe Barbosso
5501 Palmer Crossing CirImagine having a nice Italian dinner in an art studio. Artist paint while you dine, and you can buy any of the artwork that catches your eye.
Baker & Wife
2157 Siesta DrVeronicas Fish and Oyster bar
1830 S Osprey AveLocal shop
Cool board shop with rare nike's from the SB collection and also a fly shop - fishing charters available from here.
Compound Boardshop
3604 S Osprey AveCool board shop with rare nike's from the SB collection and also a fly shop - fishing charters available from here.
Best pizza IMHO
Malmosto
The Fountain Kitchen & Wine Bar
543 S Pineapple Ave