Enjoying Sarasota!
Food scene
Daiquiri Deck has outdoor seating and very friendly staff. The casual atmosphere and excellent food makes it the perfect stop while at Siesta Key.
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Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean BlvdDaiquiri Deck has outdoor seating and very friendly staff. The casual atmosphere and excellent food makes it the perfect stop while at Siesta Key.
Pinchers features outdoor seating and a menu with a huge variety of food. Some locations offer a beyond burger; this location does not. However there are plenty of choices for vegetarians.
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Pinchers
900 Venetia Bay BlvdPinchers features outdoor seating and a menu with a huge variety of food. Some locations offer a beyond burger; this location does not. However there are plenty of choices for vegetarians.
This menu is incredible. I have taken several people there for their first visit there; they have all raved about the food. You will not regret going there. I highly recommend the blueberry lemon pancakes!
P.S. It's in a row of small houses on the north side of Fruitville road between 301 and 41. There is a path that is similar to an alley that runs behind them off of Fruitville.
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Breakfast House
1817 Fruitville RdThis menu is incredible. I have taken several people there for their first visit there; they have all raved about the food. You will not regret going there. I highly recommend the blueberry lemon pancakes!
P.S. It's in a row of small houses on the north side of Fruitville road between 301 and 41. There is a path that is similar to an alley that runs behind them off of Fruitville.
This is a fun place for live music and good food. They have outdoor seating and a great atmosphere.
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Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdThis is a fun place for live music and good food. They have outdoor seating and a great atmosphere.
They have several locations around town. They are open for breakfast and lunch, closing around 2pm. The restaurants are clean, the prices are reasonable and the food is fresh. What more could one ask for?
Peach's Restaurant - Bee Ridge
4292 Bee Ridge RdThey have several locations around town. They are open for breakfast and lunch, closing around 2pm. The restaurants are clean, the prices are reasonable and the food is fresh. What more could one ask for?
A breakfast and lunch place that has good food. They do not have outdoor seating. They are open until 2pm.
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Millie's
3900 Clark RdA breakfast and lunch place that has good food. They do not have outdoor seating. They are open until 2pm.
Enjoy custom made ice cream with your choice of flavors and toppings. They have everything from soy milk to cream and will freeze it just for you!
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Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
219 Avenida MaderaEnjoy custom made ice cream with your choice of flavors and toppings. They have everything from soy milk to cream and will freeze it just for you!
This is a high end restaurant that is perfect for that special occasion. There are many vegetarian options available.
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Michael's On East
1212 S East AveThis is a high end restaurant that is perfect for that special occasion. There are many vegetarian options available.
This is the best BBQ place in town. A favorite of the locals, come for the barbecue and stay for the music. At night it becomes more festive as the alcohol flows, but it doesn't get rowdy.
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Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
19 E RdThis is the best BBQ place in town. A favorite of the locals, come for the barbecue and stay for the music. At night it becomes more festive as the alcohol flows, but it doesn't get rowdy.
This is the original location. Featuring authentic French baked goods and cuisine, this bakery/restaurant offers a wonderful selection of omelets, breads and desserts. Stopping here is a must when in Sarasota.
Rendez-Vous French Bakery
5336 Clark RdThis is the original location. Featuring authentic French baked goods and cuisine, this bakery/restaurant offers a wonderful selection of omelets, breads and desserts. Stopping here is a must when in Sarasota.
What to do on a rainy day? Go see a movie and have a snack or a meal at Cinebistro!
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CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami TrailWhat to do on a rainy day? Go see a movie and have a snack or a meal at Cinebistro!
New York Chinese Restaurant
5010 Clark RdThis is the best Chinese restaurant in town!
InfuZions Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine
6090 Lockwood Ridge RdThis is an elegant restaurant with absolutely delicious food!
Rincon Cubano
1756 Honore AveThis is an excellent Cuban restaurant!
They have a terrific menu! They feature specialty pizzas, but the menu has something for everyone.
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Cafe Barbosso
5501 Palmer Crossing CirThey have a terrific menu! They feature specialty pizzas, but the menu has something for everyone.
Waffle House is a southern staple. There are Waffle House weather reports. If the local Waffle House closes, stay home with your storm shutters on!
Waffle House
5737 Clark RdWaffle House is a southern staple. There are Waffle House weather reports. If the local Waffle House closes, stay home with your storm shutters on!
Using the app makes the ordering effortless! It's very close to where you will stay, making it oh so convenient!
Dunkin'
5641 Clark RdUsing the app makes the ordering effortless! It's very close to where you will stay, making it oh so convenient!
This is the best Italian restaurant in the area. Featuring freshly made pasta and daily specials, you will be delighted that you stopped here. Offering vegetarian and gluten free options, they really have thought of everything. Chianti also has a catering menu, should you decide to have a few friends visit. For more information: https://www.chiantisarasota.com/
Chianti
3900 Clark RdThis is the best Italian restaurant in the area. Featuring freshly made pasta and daily specials, you will be delighted that you stopped here. Offering vegetarian and gluten free options, they really have thought of everything. Chianti also has a catering menu, should you decide to have a few friends visit. For more information: https://www.chiantisarasota.com/
I like the food here, but am not a pho pro. However the foodies that I know love Pho 99. The prices are reasonable and the food is high quality.
Pho 99
5191 Clark RdI like the food here, but am not a pho pro. However the foodies that I know love Pho 99. The prices are reasonable and the food is high quality.
Yes, this restaurant is a bit of a hike from Sarasota. However, the food is absolutely terrific. Chef Asif beat Bobby Flay, if that means anything to you. The flavor combinations are fantastic. There is something for everyone from omnivore to vegan; food allergies are respected and considered. Reservations are suggested
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21 Spices by Chef Asif
4270 Tamiami Trail EYes, this restaurant is a bit of a hike from Sarasota. However, the food is absolutely terrific. Chef Asif beat Bobby Flay, if that means anything to you. The flavor combinations are fantastic. There is something for everyone from omnivore to vegan; food allergies are respected and considered. Reservations are suggested
Very clean restaurant with delicious home made specialties and pastries is sure to have something to please everyone. The food is outstanding!
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Original Word of Mouth
6604 Gateway AveVery clean restaurant with delicious home made specialties and pastries is sure to have something to please everyone. The food is outstanding!
Sightseeing
This is a great area to go and see the manatees! There is a little gift shop there that you don't have to go to. If you love manatees, this is a required stop!
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Manatee Park
10901 Palm Beach BoulevardThis is a great area to go and see the manatees! There is a little gift shop there that you don't have to go to. If you love manatees, this is a required stop!
Spend a few hours strolling this botanical garden and relaxing; you won't be sorry! It is truly a magical place!
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Marie Selby Botaniske Hager
1534 Mound StSpend a few hours strolling this botanical garden and relaxing; you won't be sorry! It is truly a magical place!
This is a great place to go if you want to see alligators. They have an airboat ride that will not deafen you, as many of them do. The views are best on sunny days as that is when the alligators come up from the bottom. There is also a gift shop here with snacks available.
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72This is a great place to go if you want to see alligators. They have an airboat ride that will not deafen you, as many of them do. The views are best on sunny days as that is when the alligators come up from the bottom. There is also a gift shop here with snacks available.
This location is known for bird watching. I have not done this, but many locals frequent the fields.
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Celery Fields
6893 Palmer BlvdThis location is known for bird watching. I have not done this, but many locals frequent the fields.
There is a nice promenade around Marina Jack where you are able to walk up an appetite or walk off your meal. It is really beautiful in the evening and is a wonderful place from which to watch the sunsets. Marina Jack has very good food.
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marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaThere is a nice promenade around Marina Jack where you are able to walk up an appetite or walk off your meal. It is really beautiful in the evening and is a wonderful place from which to watch the sunsets. Marina Jack has very good food.
If you would like to take a bike ride down the Legacy Trail, you may rent a bicycle here. Please do not ride a bicycle on Clark Road.
POPcycles Bike Shop
5130 Clark RdIf you would like to take a bike ride down the Legacy Trail, you may rent a bicycle here. Please do not ride a bicycle on Clark Road.
If you look up the Legacy Trail, you will find that it goes quite a ways. It is fun for those that love to see the sights using the slow wheels to get the most out of the area.
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Legacy Trail
Central Sarasota ParkwayIf you look up the Legacy Trail, you will find that it goes quite a ways. It is fun for those that love to see the sights using the slow wheels to get the most out of the area.
Though this is about two hours away, it is really a nice zoo.
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Naples Zoo i Karibiske hager
1590 Goodlette-Frank RdThough this is about two hours away, it is really a nice zoo.
Marina Jacks is a dockside restaurant with terrific food. Marina Jacks also offers 1.5 hour lunch cruises and sunset dinner cruises. For more information, please visit https://www.marinajacks.com/
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marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaMarina Jacks is a dockside restaurant with terrific food. Marina Jacks also offers 1.5 hour lunch cruises and sunset dinner cruises. For more information, please visit https://www.marinajacks.com/
This is a wonderful place to go mountain biking! You will enjoy some of the most beautiful parts of Florida. For more information, please visit https://www.visitsarasota.com/article/mountain-biking-adventures-north-port
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Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park
6968 Reisterstown RdThis is a wonderful place to go mountain biking! You will enjoy some of the most beautiful parts of Florida. For more information, please visit https://www.visitsarasota.com/article/mountain-biking-adventures-north-port
Beaches
Siesta Key Beach is often rated the top beach in the country. It truly is a beautiful place to watch a sunset or watch the water.
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Siesta Beach
Siesta Key Beach is often rated the top beach in the country. It truly is a beautiful place to watch a sunset or watch the water.
Turtle Beach has increased in popularity over the last few years, but it is still easier to find a parking place here in the afternoon. It's another of Sarasota's beach treasures.
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Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach has increased in popularity over the last few years, but it is still easier to find a parking place here in the afternoon. It's another of Sarasota's beach treasures.
Lido Key-stranden
400 Benjamin Franklin DrThis is another terrific Sarasota beach!
Anna Maria Island is a quaint place with a nice beach. It's a bit of a tourist town, but not an overwhelming place to be.
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Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrAnna Maria Island is a quaint place with a nice beach. It's a bit of a tourist town, but not an overwhelming place to be.
Food Shopping
There are several location around town. This location has the largest selection without sacrificing a lot of the farmer's market feel.
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Detwiler’S Farm Market
2881 Clark RdThere are several location around town. This location has the largest selection without sacrificing a lot of the farmer's market feel.
This is the original location. It has retained it's small farmer's market feel, but doesn't have the selection of the Clark Road or University locations. BTW, they carry the best pita bread that I have had and that is saying a lot!
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Detwiler's Farm Market
6000 Palmer BlvdThis is the original location. It has retained it's small farmer's market feel, but doesn't have the selection of the Clark Road or University locations. BTW, they carry the best pita bread that I have had and that is saying a lot!
Trader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami TrailThis is a standby for many travelers!
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StIf you are into Whole Foods, yes, we have one!
This is the local meat market. They also carry a large selection of wines.
The Butcher's Block Gourmet Market
3242 17th StThis is the local meat market. They also carry a large selection of wines.
This is part of a small chain of supermarkets that specializes in Hispanic foods.
Key food fresh Sarasota
3301 17th StThis is part of a small chain of supermarkets that specializes in Hispanic foods.
If you are not familiar with Aldi grocery store, there are two things that you must know. First, bring a quarter to unlock the grocery cart. You'll get it back when you return the cart. Second, for the best produce selection, get there early. They do not have a huge variety of food, but they have everything that you need. Their cheese selection is to die for!
ALDI
1235 N Tamiami TrailIf you are not familiar with Aldi grocery store, there are two things that you must know. First, bring a quarter to unlock the grocery cart. You'll get it back when you return the cart. Second, for the best produce selection, get there early. They do not have a huge variety of food, but they have everything that you need. Their cheese selection is to die for!
Sprouts has a wonderful selection of organic foods at a price much lower than Whole Foods. I prefer the atmosphere at Sprouts. It is in a shopping center and is not a stand alone store.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
8330 S Tamiami TrailSprouts has a wonderful selection of organic foods at a price much lower than Whole Foods. I prefer the atmosphere at Sprouts. It is in a shopping center and is not a stand alone store.
GFS is a Michigan based company that specializes in selling slightly larger quantities of items at a reasonable price without having to buy warehouse quantities. They have a remarkable frozen food selection.
Gordon Food Service Store
6307 S Tamiami TrailGFS is a Michigan based company that specializes in selling slightly larger quantities of items at a reasonable price without having to buy warehouse quantities. They have a remarkable frozen food selection.
This is a local farmer's market. Plan ahead, arrive early and enjoy the offerings!
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Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueThis is a local farmer's market. Plan ahead, arrive early and enjoy the offerings!
This is a locally owned small organic grocery store which is part of a small chain. Beware, the snacks are dangerously good! They have a terrific bulk food section.
Richard's Foodporium
3226 Clark RdThis is a locally owned small organic grocery store which is part of a small chain. Beware, the snacks are dangerously good! They have a terrific bulk food section.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
3560 Bee Ridge RdIt's close and has great hours
This gem is located next to Der Dutchman on Bahia Vista near Beneva Road. This is in the Mennonite section of town. Martha's carries a selection of items that you would find in a grocery store or in a drug store. The prices are fantastic. Some of the goods are past the expiration date, but most are not. If you see something there that you want, get it because it won't be there for your next trip. It is a terrific store!
Martha's Pantry
3667 Bahia Vista StThis gem is located next to Der Dutchman on Bahia Vista near Beneva Road. This is in the Mennonite section of town. Martha's carries a selection of items that you would find in a grocery store or in a drug store. The prices are fantastic. Some of the goods are past the expiration date, but most are not. If you see something there that you want, get it because it won't be there for your next trip. It is a terrific store!
This is in the same plaza as Alma Sue's quilts. They carry a fantastic selection of bulk foods, pre-packaged for our convenience and safety. There are spices, nuts, seeds and so much more. They are also very helpful.
Bulk-N-Natural Food Store
3737 Bahia Vista StThis is in the same plaza as Alma Sue's quilts. They carry a fantastic selection of bulk foods, pre-packaged for our convenience and safety. There are spices, nuts, seeds and so much more. They are also very helpful.
Spirits
They seriously have everything! Norman's is an independently owned store with very competitive prices. They also have a fabulous selection of mixers. I highly recommend the Fever Tree ginger ale!
Norman's Liquor Beer & Fine
5200 Clark RdThey seriously have everything! Norman's is an independently owned store with very competitive prices. They also have a fabulous selection of mixers. I highly recommend the Fever Tree ginger ale!
Florida Animals
Mote Marine is a terrific research facility that dedicates so much to preserving the area marine life. It is definitely worth a stop!
https://mote.org/
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyMote Marine is a terrific research facility that dedicates so much to preserving the area marine life. It is definitely worth a stop!
https://mote.org/
This is a great area to go and see the manatees! There is a little gift shop there that you don't have to go to. If you love manatees, this is a required stop!
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Manatee Park
10901 Palm Beach BoulevardThis is a great area to go and see the manatees! There is a little gift shop there that you don't have to go to. If you love manatees, this is a required stop!
They do a great job of helping animals to live out their full lives. It is definitely worth supporting.
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Big Cat Habitat og Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdThey do a great job of helping animals to live out their full lives. It is definitely worth supporting.
Okay, I get it. We aren't allowed to have dogs in Orange Acres. This is a very nice park to walk in and pet the pooches. There are poop bags on site and I highly recommend carrying one whenever you visit. It's just nice to go and get some puppy love. There is a frisbee park adjoining the dog area. Public restrooms are in the back.
Lakeview Paw Park
7150 Lago StOkay, I get it. We aren't allowed to have dogs in Orange Acres. This is a very nice park to walk in and pet the pooches. There are poop bags on site and I highly recommend carrying one whenever you visit. It's just nice to go and get some puppy love. There is a frisbee park adjoining the dog area. Public restrooms are in the back.
Right now they are closed to visitors due to COVID-19, but we are looking forward to the reopening. In the meantime, they continue to care for the rescued sea birds.
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Save Our Seabirds
1708 Ken Thompson PkwyRight now they are closed to visitors due to COVID-19, but we are looking forward to the reopening. In the meantime, they continue to care for the rescued sea birds.
Nightlife
If you want to laugh, this is your venue! Local and national acts make McCurdy's a must when in Sarasota.
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McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdIf you want to laugh, this is your venue! Local and national acts make McCurdy's a must when in Sarasota.
This is a fun place for live music and good food. They have outdoor seating and a great atmosphere.
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Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdThis is a fun place for live music and good food. They have outdoor seating and a great atmosphere.
This is the best BBQ place in town. A favorite of the locals, come for the barbecue and stay for the music. At night it becomes more festive as the alcohol flows, but it doesn't get rowdy.
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Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
19 E RdThis is the best BBQ place in town. A favorite of the locals, come for the barbecue and stay for the music. At night it becomes more festive as the alcohol flows, but it doesn't get rowdy.
Painting With A Twist
18700 Veterans BlvdThis is an alcohol allowed and very fun way to spend the evening!