Guidebook for Sarasota
Sightseeing
Orchids and many fascinating local plants. Visit their website for more info.
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StOrchids and many fascinating local plants. Visit their website for more info.
Walk from Selby Gardens along the bay front. Enjoy the sculpture. Explore the park. Have lunch or go downtown for lunch.
Marina Plaza
Marina PlazaWalk from Selby Gardens along the bay front. Enjoy the sculpture. Explore the park. Have lunch or go downtown for lunch.
Upscale shopping bars, restaurants,
South Lido Park is a nice trail walk.
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Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleUpscale shopping bars, restaurants,
South Lido Park is a nice trail walk.
Great aquarium and interesting turtle rehab. Must see the Manatees in the second building.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyGreat aquarium and interesting turtle rehab. Must see the Manatees in the second building.
Nice trail, picnic lunches, good place to put in your kayak.
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South Lido Park
2201 Benjamin Franklin DrNice trail, picnic lunches, good place to put in your kayak.
Siesta Key
Rated one of the top beaches in the country.
Bayfront Drive
Bayfront DriveTake a walk around the scenic park and enjoy a cold one at O'Leary's tiki bar.
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrNice beach
Everything Else
Nice grocery store close to the house.
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Publix Super Market at Shops at Siesta Row
3825 S Osprey AveNice grocery store close to the house.
Great park to visit. Take the tram boat for up close on the gators. For the brave, canoes also available for rent.
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Great park to visit. Take the tram boat for up close on the gators. For the brave, canoes also available for rent.
Cà d'Zan, (Venetian for "House of John"), is the waterfront residence built for Mable and John Ringling. The mansion was designed by architect Dwight James Baum with assistance from the Ringlings, built by Owen Burns, and was completed in 1926
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Ca' d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdCà d'Zan, (Venetian for "House of John"), is the waterfront residence built for Mable and John Ringling. The mansion was designed by architect Dwight James Baum with assistance from the Ringlings, built by Owen Burns, and was completed in 1926
Drinks & Nightlife
North Bridge Tavern
2119 Siesta DrLocal craft beer watering hole.
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrNice spot to chill out with a cold one.
Mattison's City Grille Downtown Sarasota
1 N Lemon AveLive music...check their calendar.
Large bar and restaurant. Great cocktails and good food! Few Minutes drive from home. Kitchen open till 12 AM.
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Gecko’s Grill & Pub
1900 Hillview StLarge bar and restaurant. Great cocktails and good food! Few Minutes drive from home. Kitchen open till 12 AM.
Historic building...live music on weekends. Across from Mattison's.
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The Gator Club
1490 Main StHistoric building...live music on weekends. Across from Mattison's.
Food Scene
Baker & Wife
2157 Siesta DrGood quality and interesting food.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2001 Siesta DrHigh end steakhouse.
Shakespeare's Craft Beer and Gastro Pub
3550 S Osprey AveGood burgers & fish & chips.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailReasonably priced fresh seafood.
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdHappy hour oysters and live music!
Patellini's Pizza
1429 Main StGreat NY style pizza!
Arts & Culture
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the state art museum of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida.[1] It was established in 1927 as the legacy of Mable and John Ringling for the people of Florida. Florida State University assumed governance of the Museum in 2000
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Ringling Museum station
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the state art museum of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida.[1] It was established in 1927 as the legacy of Mable and John Ringling for the people of Florida. Florida State University assumed governance of the Museum in 2000
Getting Around
Practical Car Rental
3416 S Osprey AveWILL RENT REASONABLY TO UNDER 25
CLEAN CARS
Essentials
Trader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami TrailCool grocery
Nice grocery, café & pizza oven. Hybrid cross between Whole Foods-Trader Joes-Publix. 3 blocks from the house.
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Lucky's Market
3501 S Tamiami TrailNice grocery, café & pizza oven. Hybrid cross between Whole Foods-Trader Joes-Publix. 3 blocks from the house.