Guidebook for Sarasota

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Guidebook for Sarasota

Sightseeing

just a bike ride away or a 3 minute drive. Beautiful holiday night events along with many other events. Beautiful spot for weddings. Great gift shop. Enjoy the nice breeze as this location is directly on the Bay.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound St
433 locals recommend
just a bike ride away or a 3 minute drive. Beautiful holiday night events along with many other events. Beautiful spot for weddings. Great gift shop. Enjoy the nice breeze as this location is directly on the Bay.
A must see. Also has a nature boat experience that will make a lasting impression ! See manatees at the aquarium and all kids of marine life species including the famous "touch tank".
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
532 locals recommend
A must see. Also has a nature boat experience that will make a lasting impression ! See manatees at the aquarium and all kids of marine life species including the famous "touch tank".
257 locals recommend
marina jacks
2 Marina Plaza
257 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Rd
540 locals recommend
USF Sarasota-Manatee
8350 N Tamiami Trail
23 locals recommend
Arlington Park Sarasota
2650 Waldemere St
23 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

It's the number 1 beach in the country. Come see why..... Beautiful white sand that never sticks to your skin or gets hot on your feet. No need to pay for parking.
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
798 locals recommend
It's the number 1 beach in the country. Come see why..... Beautiful white sand that never sticks to your skin or gets hot on your feet. No need to pay for parking.
442 locals recommend
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
442 locals recommend
95 locals recommend
Longboat Key
95 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
PARASAIL SIESTA
1250 Stickney Point Rd
24 locals recommend
CB's Boat Rentals
5901 Marina Road
60 locals recommend
Celery Fields
6893 Palmer Blvd
60 locals recommend
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72
382 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

The grounds are amazing and includes a circus tent and tour of John and Mable's personal home. Enjoy a delicious meal on the property and enjoy the breeze as this facility is also on the bay.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Rd
540 locals recommend
The grounds are amazing and includes a circus tent and tour of John and Mable's personal home. Enjoy a delicious meal on the property and enjoy the breeze as this facility is also on the bay.
154 locals recommend
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami Trail
154 locals recommend

Food Scene

Has a wonderful bakery, fresh flowers, hot and cold prepared food always available, a wonderful wine selection and unique item you can only find in a local Gourmet Market. Just a 5 minute walk.
63 locals recommend
Morton's Gourmet Market
1924 S Osprey Ave
63 locals recommend
Has a wonderful bakery, fresh flowers, hot and cold prepared food always available, a wonderful wine selection and unique item you can only find in a local Gourmet Market. Just a 5 minute walk.
A local favorite with fresh baked goods! Walking distance.
17 locals recommend
Serving Spoon
1825 S Osprey Ave
17 locals recommend
A local favorite with fresh baked goods! Walking distance.
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista St
109 locals recommend
57 locals recommend
Der Dutchman Sarasota
3713 Bahia Vista St
57 locals recommend
150 locals recommend
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami Trail
150 locals recommend
260 locals recommend
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns Ct
260 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
The Oasis Cafe & Bakery
3542 S Osprey Ave
7 locals recommend
Sarasota Food + Beer
5446 Fruitville Road

Shopping

Because shopping is a pleasure!
40 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Broadway Promenade
1044 N Tamiami Trail
40 locals recommend
Because shopping is a pleasure!
Fruitville Grove
7410 Fruitville Rd
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center Dr
326 locals recommend
69 locals recommend
Detwiler's Farm Market
6000 Palmer Blvd
69 locals recommend

Essentials

Our closest pharmacy and complete store.
36 locals recommend
Walgreens
3601 Bee Ridge Rd
36 locals recommend
Our closest pharmacy and complete store.
21 locals recommend
CVS
3800 S Tamiami Trail
21 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
Target
5350 Fruitville Rd
24 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
8320 Lockwood Ridge Rd
14 locals recommend

Getting Around

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
6000 Airport Cir
74 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
SCAT Transfer Station
150 N Lemon Ave
29 locals recommend
Greyhound Bus Station
Porter Way
Jonny's Original Free Ride
6600 S Tamiami Trail
25 locals recommend
Siesta Key Bike & Kayak LLC
1224 Old Stickney Point Rd
25 locals recommend