Susan’s Local Favorites
Food Scene
Delightful backyard atmosphere with yard games, live music, oysters and boiled peanuts roasted over an open fire.
260 locals recommend
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtDelightful backyard atmosphere with yard games, live music, oysters and boiled peanuts roasted over an open fire.
A delightful brunch spot with a lovely outdoor dining space. We recommend the Nutella Waffles.
54 locals recommend
Station 400
400 N Lemon AveA delightful brunch spot with a lovely outdoor dining space. We recommend the Nutella Waffles.
Browse the market for fresh flowers and food. Be sure to stop by the JavaDawg Red Bus and enjoy a latte with a view on their top deck.
136 locals recommend
Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueBrowse the market for fresh flowers and food. Be sure to stop by the JavaDawg Red Bus and enjoy a latte with a view on their top deck.
Wonderful farm-to-table cuisine with a nice selection of wine and cocktails.
37 locals recommend
Baker & Wife
2157 Siesta DrWonderful farm-to-table cuisine with a nice selection of wine and cocktails.
Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links AveAmazing fresh menu with wonderful hook to fork options.
Star Thai & Sushi
230 Avenida MaderaFirst Watch
1395 Main StGreat breakfast spot
The Overton
1420 Boulevard of the ArtsGreat coffee spot with the addition of a delicious food menu.
Der Dutchman Sarasota
3713 Bahia Vista StThis place serves Authentic Amish Cuisine!
This local spot offers authentic Amish cuisine and also the best pie around!
109 locals recommend
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StThis local spot offers authentic Amish cuisine and also the best pie around!
Postal 98 Cafe
1240 Yoder AveTry the honey lavender latte, it’s a favorite!
Evie's Tavern & Grill
1560 Main StreetMar Vista Dockside Restaurant
760 Broadway StC'est La Vie
1553 Main StIf you love a good French espresso and croissant, this is your spot.
Crab & Fin Restaurant
420 St Armands CirThis little “hole in the wall” spot offers a delightful seafood experience. The seafood is the best we have had in the sarasota area!
Juicy Seafood Sarasota
560 North Washington BoulevardThis little “hole in the wall” spot offers a delightful seafood experience. The seafood is the best we have had in the sarasota area!
Lucky Pelican
6239 Lake Osprey DrGreat seafood and local beer!
Brine Seafood and Raw Bar
Amazing Flavors
O & A Coffee and Supply (Waterside Place)
The Toasted Yolk Cafe
A tiki bar restaurant on the water at the Bayfront Park in Marina Jack's
171 locals recommend
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrA tiki bar restaurant on the water at the Bayfront Park in Marina Jack's
Rise Coffee Co. & Nye's Cream Sandwiches
1534 State StColumbia Restaurant
411 St Armands CirThe Parrot Patio Bar & Grill
3602 Webber St99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop
Sightseeing
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StBeautiful outdoor gardens.
A beautiful rainy day event or also sunny day to stroll through the grounds as well as explore the museum.
305 locals recommend
Ringling Museum station
A beautiful rainy day event or also sunny day to stroll through the grounds as well as explore the museum.
Take short hikes through the woodland and spot a gator or two from the bridge.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Take short hikes through the woodland and spot a gator or two from the bridge.
Siesta Beach
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyLido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrCelery Fields
6893 Palmer BlvdHiking and outdoor walking.
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrSarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdA fun spot for the whole family to see some wildlife!
Gulf Coast Kayak Charters
This beautiful state park is about 30 minutes away and includes multiple picnic areas with playgrounds, hiking trails, canoeing and kayaking, and a small lake with a beach.
Oscar Scherer State Park
This beautiful state park is about 30 minutes away and includes multiple picnic areas with playgrounds, hiking trails, canoeing and kayaking, and a small lake with a beach.
Activities
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdLegacy Trail
Central Sarasota ParkwaySmugglers Cove Adventure Golf
3815 N Tamiami TrailThis out of the way beach, is more private and offers some great natural elements.
32 locals recommend
Beer Can Island
North Shore RoadThis out of the way beach, is more private and offers some great natural elements.
Grocery Stores
Local spots to buy your groceries and supplies.
Publix Super Market at Sarasota Crossings
5391 Fruitville RdThis place is locally owned and has great fresh produce as well as fresh meat!
51 locals recommend
Detwiler’S Farm Market
2881 Clark RdThis place is locally owned and has great fresh produce as well as fresh meat!
This is a local fresh market where you can pick up fruits and vegetables as well as cheese, bread and much more!
27 locals recommend
Yoder's Fresh Market
3404 Bahia Vista StThis is a local fresh market where you can pick up fruits and vegetables as well as cheese, bread and much more!
Entertainment
Busch Gardens is an amusement park about an hour away in Tampa. There's lots of rides, food, and shows to watch!
13 locals recommend
Busch Gardens Main Entrance
10165 McKinley DrBusch Gardens is an amusement park about an hour away in Tampa. There's lots of rides, food, and shows to watch!
TreeUmph! Adventure Course
21805 State Road 70 EThe Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrTons of shops and upscale dining
St. Armands Circle has tons of different restaurants and shops for you to indulge in.
St Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
St. Armands Circle has tons of different restaurants and shops for you to indulge in.