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Lunch and Dinner
It is a nice restaurant on the water where you can eat inside or outside where the wind blows through your hair. The views of the water are outstanding, and at sunset the views are truly unreal. This is not an "inexpensive" place to eat, but it is worth every penny.
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Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant
995 Riverside DrIt is a nice restaurant on the water where you can eat inside or outside where the wind blows through your hair. The views of the water are outstanding, and at sunset the views are truly unreal. This is not an "inexpensive" place to eat, but it is worth every penny.
Dine with your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand on our waterfront deck or enjoy the inside dining room.
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The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveDine with your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand on our waterfront deck or enjoy the inside dining room.
Great spot in St. Armand circle. Service was quick and friendly. The restaurant has a beautiful open concept layout with a great seating on the patio. It’s nice that they offer both tables and some bench seating in front of a fire pit
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Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdGreat spot in St. Armand circle. Service was quick and friendly. The restaurant has a beautiful open concept layout with a great seating on the patio. It’s nice that they offer both tables and some bench seating in front of a fire pit
Intimate eatery delivering seafood standards in a relaxed, family-friendly setup with a raw bar.
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Lucky Pelican
6239 Lake Osprey DrIntimate eatery delivering seafood standards in a relaxed, family-friendly setup with a raw bar.
Burritos, fajitas & other Mexican favorites, plus margaritas, served in a casual, colorful setting.
El Sombrero
1330 NE US Hwy 301Burritos, fajitas & other Mexican favorites, plus margaritas, served in a casual, colorful setting.
A Sarasota landmark for 30 plus years. Casual laid-back atmosphere enhanced by tropical decor and yes, the palm trees are real. They offer you a full menu of cruises: the morning Dolphin & Manatee Watch Cruise, afternoon Sightseeing & Nature Cruise, and the world-renowned Tropical Sunset Cruise with live entertainment. All cruises feature a full bar and light food menu
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LeBarge Tropical Cruises
2 Marina PlazaA Sarasota landmark for 30 plus years. Casual laid-back atmosphere enhanced by tropical decor and yes, the palm trees are real. They offer you a full menu of cruises: the morning Dolphin & Manatee Watch Cruise, afternoon Sightseeing & Nature Cruise, and the world-renowned Tropical Sunset Cruise with live entertainment. All cruises feature a full bar and light food menu
Off the beaten path, not easy to find . Old time lodge over looking the Braden River. Mounted fish, interesting collection of taxidermy...snakes and other small animals native to the area. The food is very good! Ranging from gator, burgers, wraps,and salads.
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Linger Lodge Restaurant & Bar
7205 85th St Ct EOff the beaten path, not easy to find . Old time lodge over looking the Braden River. Mounted fish, interesting collection of taxidermy...snakes and other small animals native to the area. The food is very good! Ranging from gator, burgers, wraps,and salads.
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveOrganic Food Market
Detwiler's is a great grocery store with the most fair prices for farm raised produce with fresh quality products. The seafood and meat counter are fully stocked with just about anything you could ever imagine for grilling and most recipes. They also sell home made ice cream, acai bowl, and fruits smoothies. Crowded on the weekends; suggest you go mid-week.
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Detwiler's Farm Market
1800 US-301Detwiler's is a great grocery store with the most fair prices for farm raised produce with fresh quality products. The seafood and meat counter are fully stocked with just about anything you could ever imagine for grilling and most recipes. They also sell home made ice cream, acai bowl, and fruits smoothies. Crowded on the weekends; suggest you go mid-week.
Sightseeing
Emerson offers shaded paths, it is a beautiful preserve for walking , we see other fishing on hanging out at the small beach area. It is pet friendly and somewhat bike friendly.. Also, this park has relics of Native Americans as well as early settlers. There is a wooden walkway that goes up to several mounds. The walkway is designed for wheelchair. I believe the ramp might be too steep for some. The park is free, and is maintained by Manatee County and state of Florida.
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Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St WEmerson offers shaded paths, it is a beautiful preserve for walking , we see other fishing on hanging out at the small beach area. It is pet friendly and somewhat bike friendly.. Also, this park has relics of Native Americans as well as early settlers. There is a wooden walkway that goes up to several mounds. The walkway is designed for wheelchair. I believe the ramp might be too steep for some. The park is free, and is maintained by Manatee County and state of Florida.
Anna Maria Beach
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkThe living museum and children's rainforest garden on Sarasota Bay, Selby Gardens is focused on the research and conservation of epiphytes.
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StThe living museum and children's rainforest garden on Sarasota Bay, Selby Gardens is focused on the research and conservation of epiphytes.
Manatee Viewing Center
6990 Dickman RdFood scene
Motorworks has plenty of seating inside, but the outside is amazing. Lots of games for adults and kids, live band on the weekend, sports projected onto the side of the building. Full liquor license and a good variety of food trucks serving food.
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Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th St WMotorworks has plenty of seating inside, but the outside is amazing. Lots of games for adults and kids, live band on the weekend, sports projected onto the side of the building. Full liquor license and a good variety of food trucks serving food.
Shopping
Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdUniversity Town Center
257 N Cattlemen RdNew Shopping Mall
Total Wine & More
8539 Cooper Creek BlvdBest Selection of Wine , Liquor and Beer
Things to do
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
10165 McKinley DriveAdventure Island
10001 McKinley DrThe John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdMote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyThe Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DriFLY - Tampa
10654 Palm River RdTopgolf Tampa
10690 Palm River Rd