Guidebook for Sarasota

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Guidebook for Sarasota

Food Scene

Southern seafood in a kitchy old school Florida atmosphere. On weekends there's a live band and "must-have" grilled oysters in the backyard.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns Ct
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Southern seafood in a kitchy old school Florida atmosphere. On weekends there's a live band and "must-have" grilled oysters in the backyard.
If you're a fried rice fan than you have to try the chicken chaufa. And don't forget to ask for the "green sauce."
El Ceviche
3664 Webber St
If you're a fried rice fan than you have to try the chicken chaufa. And don't forget to ask for the "green sauce."
This is not your average concession stand. Get the lobster roll. I know, sounds scary. Lobster roll at a concession stand?! Just do it. Best in town!
Lido Beach Restaurant
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
This is not your average concession stand. Get the lobster roll. I know, sounds scary. Lobster roll at a concession stand?! Just do it. Best in town!
Close and less crowded farmer's market on Saturday's during season.
Central Sarasota Farmer's Market
4454 S Beneva Rd
Close and less crowded farmer's market on Saturday's during season.
The produce selection can't be beat! Also, check out their seafood for unbeatable prices.
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Detwiler's Farm Market
6000 Palmer Blvd
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The produce selection can't be beat! Also, check out their seafood for unbeatable prices.
One of the two winners in our cubano sandwich off!
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
987 S Packinghouse Rd
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One of the two winners in our cubano sandwich off!
One of the two winners in our cubano sandwich off!
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Mirna's Cuban Cuisine
7980 N Tamiami Trail
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One of the two winners in our cubano sandwich off!
Fantastic Hong Kong style chinese food. They even have dim sum carts on the weekends.
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Yummy House China Bistro Sarasota
1737 S Tamiami Trail
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Fantastic Hong Kong style chinese food. They even have dim sum carts on the weekends.
Yummy Greek food amongst the shops on St. Armands. Cool coastal decor.
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Blu Kouzina
25 N Boulevard of the Presidents
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Yummy Greek food amongst the shops on St. Armands. Cool coastal decor.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great spot to grab drinks with a beautiful bay view. Instantly feels like vacation!
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Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront Dr
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Great spot to grab drinks with a beautiful bay view. Instantly feels like vacation!
Featured on "Man Vs Food" for their outrageous sandwiches and hot wing challenge. They serve food late!
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Munchies 420 Cafe
6639 Superior Ave
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Featured on "Man Vs Food" for their outrageous sandwiches and hot wing challenge. They serve food late!
Happy Hour! Plus, they offer tasty late night nibbles.
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Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main St
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Happy Hour! Plus, they offer tasty late night nibbles.

Arts & Culture

Keep an eye out for their Ringling Underground nights!
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Ringling Museum station
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Keep an eye out for their Ringling Underground nights!
Thriving downtown theatre scene. Lots of shows to check out!
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Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm Ave
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Thriving downtown theatre scene. Lots of shows to check out!

Shopping

Grab a glass of wine or a beer and "sip & shop" for all your organic groceries or bulk items. Oh, and get their $5 chicken rotisserie chickens on Wednesdays!
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Lucky's Market
3501 S Tamiami Trail
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Grab a glass of wine or a beer and "sip & shop" for all your organic groceries or bulk items. Oh, and get their $5 chicken rotisserie chickens on Wednesdays!
Like shopping? It's all here.
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The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center Dr
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Like shopping? It's all here.
We have lots of Trader Joe's favorites. Just ask...
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Trader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami Trail
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We have lots of Trader Joe's favorites. Just ask...

Everything Else

Fun Saturday morning downtown.
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Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon Avenue
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Fun Saturday morning downtown.

Parks & Nature

#1 Beach in the USA! Stunning sunsets and powdered sugar sand!
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Siesta Beach
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#1 Beach in the USA! Stunning sunsets and powdered sugar sand!
Beautiful beach that's less crowded than Siesta. Walking distance to the many restaurants and businesses on St. Armand's circle.
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Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
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Beautiful beach that's less crowded than Siesta. Walking distance to the many restaurants and businesses on St. Armand's circle.
You can almost always find parking at this beach on the south end of Siesta.
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Turtle Beach
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You can almost always find parking at this beach on the south end of Siesta.