Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Publix Super Market at Bay Street
2031 Bay StThey make great sandwiches!
Best pizza in SRQ, and they have garlic knots!
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Solorzano Bros. - Webber St.
3604 Webber StBest pizza in SRQ, and they have garlic knots!
Starbucks
1375 S Tamiami TrailA 5 minute walk.
Pet friendly patio seating. Great breakfast / lunch!
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Fresh Start Cafe
630 S Orange AvePet friendly patio seating. Great breakfast / lunch!
Bring your dog, order a beer, funnel cake fries and play some ping pong.
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Mandeville Beer Garden
428 N Lemon AveBring your dog, order a beer, funnel cake fries and play some ping pong.
Wait for the tables out back, get the Tuna Tiradito, you won't be sorry.
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The Cottage
153 Avenida MessinaWait for the tables out back, get the Tuna Tiradito, you won't be sorry.
Hob Nob Drive In Restaurant
1701 N Washington BlvdGreat burgers.
Munchies 420 Cafe
6639 Superior AveOpen 4:20pm to 4:20am, seriously.
Breakfast/Brunch in Siesta Key, get the Walt's Way Waffle.
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Sun Garden Cafe
210 Avenida MaderaBreakfast/Brunch in Siesta Key, get the Walt's Way Waffle.
Hot dogs and water views. Plenty of parking when St. Armand's Circle is too crowded.
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The Old Salty Dog City island
1601 Ken Thompson PkwyHot dogs and water views. Plenty of parking when St. Armand's Circle is too crowded.
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico DrExcellent food and great views.
Waffle Stop Inc
660 S Washington BlvdElvis ate here.
Taco Bell
855 S Tamiami TrailIt is open until 4am.
McDonald's
787 Washington BlvdAll day breakfast.
Jersey Mike's Subs
2031 Bahia Vista StCheesesteak Philly (American cheese) with hot pepper relish.
Panera Bread
1277 S Tamiami TrailIt is Panera Bread.
P.F. Chang's
766 S Osprey AveIt is P.F. Chang's.
White tablecloth restaurant.
http://bestfood.com/
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Michael's On East
1212 S East AveWhite tablecloth restaurant.
http://bestfood.com/
JDubs Poolside on Tap, excellent seafood, awesome staff.
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Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailJDubs Poolside on Tap, excellent seafood, awesome staff.
Brick's Smoked Meats
1528 State StExcellent BBQ
Tamiami Tap
711 S Osprey AveLarge outside patio. Pet friendly.
Parks & Nature
A botanical garden on the water, what more could you ask for? We are members and Lera is on the Associates Board.
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Iziko lezithole ze-Marie Selby Botanical
1534 Mound StA botanical garden on the water, what more could you ask for? We are members and Lera is on the Associates Board.
Skatepark, outdoor cafe, walking/jogging trails, children's playground, tennis courts.
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Payne Park
2010 Adams LnSkatepark, outdoor cafe, walking/jogging trails, children's playground, tennis courts.
Amazing white sand beach. Get there early before all the parking is gone.
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Siesta Beach
Amazing white sand beach. Get there early before all the parking is gone.
Alligators, bird watching, and hiking. The lookout tower and the tree walk are incredible.
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Alligators, bird watching, and hiking. The lookout tower and the tree walk are incredible.
600-acre community park. Visitors can get on the water in a kayak, rowboat or stand up paddle board. Walk, run or bike. Host of the 2017 World Rowing Championship.
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Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson Cir600-acre community park. Visitors can get on the water in a kayak, rowboat or stand up paddle board. Walk, run or bike. Host of the 2017 World Rowing Championship.
Locals beach. Small beach with limited parking but great views of South Lido Park.
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Shell Beach
Locals beach. Small beach with limited parking but great views of South Lido Park.
Sightseeing
Great walk and wonderful park for exercise, bay views and ogling at beautiful boats. Have a picture in front of the Unconditional Surrender statue.
Bayfront Drive
Bayfront DriveGreat walk and wonderful park for exercise, bay views and ogling at beautiful boats. Have a picture in front of the Unconditional Surrender statue.
Burns Square
Food, movies, shops...stop by Owen's Fish Camp.
Shopping, restaurants, bars, art festivals, car shows.
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Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleShopping, restaurants, bars, art festivals, car shows.
Take a walk over the bridge and take in the views of Sarasota.
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John Ringling Causeway
John Ringling CausewayTake a walk over the bridge and take in the views of Sarasota.
If Siesta Key Public Beach is too crowded you can have better luck parking and going to the beach here.
Turtle Beach
If Siesta Key Public Beach is too crowded you can have better luck parking and going to the beach here.
Ringling Museum station
Drinks & Nightlife
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrBring your dog for a sunset drink.
You can watch a game, grab a drink and eat after 10:00 pm.
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Gecko’s Grill & Pub
1900 Hillview StYou can watch a game, grab a drink and eat after 10:00 pm.
Get the Monkafella's, mussels, crawfish...well pretty much anything. Eat and drink LATE, take an uber.
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Monk's Steamer Bar Inc
6690 Superior AveGet the Monkafella's, mussels, crawfish...well pretty much anything. Eat and drink LATE, take an uber.
Pool tables, an arcade, beer and Go- Karts.
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Livingston's Amusements
5947 Clark Center AvePool tables, an arcade, beer and Go- Karts.
The Shamrock Pub
2257 Ringling BlvdGreat local bar.
Arts & Culture
Sarasota Art Museum
1001 S Tamiami TrailArt museum, circus museum, and Ca' d'Zan, the Ringlings' mansion, which has been restored, along with the historic Asolo Theater.
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Iziko lezobuciko zeJohn neMable Ringling
5401 Bay Shore RdArt museum, circus museum, and Ca' d'Zan, the Ringlings' mansion, which has been restored, along with the historic Asolo Theater.
sarasota opera
61 N Pineapple AveThe Sarasota Opera is in now in its 57th season.
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th StHome of the Baltimore Orioles
Entertainment & Activities
Sarasota Film Festival every April. Movies are $6 all day, everyday.
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Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main StSarasota Film Festival every April. Movies are $6 all day, everyday.
The Circus Arts Conservatory | Sarasota
2075 Bahia Vista StShows and classes
This is a rehab and research facility that is open for the public to enjoy. $20 for the aquarium and exhibits. You can see Manatees, sting rays, sharks and sea turtles. They also have Eco-boat tours.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyThis is a rehab and research facility that is open for the public to enjoy. $20 for the aquarium and exhibits. You can see Manatees, sting rays, sharks and sea turtles. They also have Eco-boat tours.
Everything Else
Bahia Vista Laundromat
2037 Bahia Vista StConvenient location
The easiest airport you will ever fly into / out of. The view of Sarasota from the air is incredible.
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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
6000 Airport CirThe easiest airport you will ever fly into / out of. The view of Sarasota from the air is incredible.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
1700 S Tamiami Trail24 hour Emergency care
United States Postal Service
1661 Ringling BlvdIt's the Post Office
Large poker room, simulcast horse and dog racing. Live dog races October-April. ((2019 will be its final year of dog racing))
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Sarasota Kennel Club
5400 Bradenton RdLarge poker room, simulcast horse and dog racing. Live dog races October-April. ((2019 will be its final year of dog racing))
Best selections of plants, herbs, and planters. Extremely helpful staff. I wouldn't go any where else.
Your Farm & Garden
735 S Beneva RdBest selections of plants, herbs, and planters. Extremely helpful staff. I wouldn't go any where else.
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrGreat beach with a public parking lot.
Comedy Club with your typical two (2) drink/food minimum per person.
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McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdComedy Club with your typical two (2) drink/food minimum per person.
Music, Plays, Improv...a little bit of everything.
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Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm AveMusic, Plays, Improv...a little bit of everything.