Guidebook for The Cottages of Nokomis
Food Scene
The food is modern and we love sitting at the bar. Great ambiance and music too!
28 locals recommend
Cassariano Italian Eatery
313 W Venice AveThe food is modern and we love sitting at the bar. Great ambiance and music too!
One of our favorite restauants in Sarasota AND the burger is to die for -- don't forget an order of truffle fries and grilled brussel sprouts to accompany it.
49 locals recommend
Veronicas Fish and Oyster bar
1830 S Osprey AveOne of our favorite restauants in Sarasota AND the burger is to die for -- don't forget an order of truffle fries and grilled brussel sprouts to accompany it.
Pop's Sunset Grill
112 Circuit RdBriandi's Restaurant
202 S Tamiami TrailAngelo's
850 Pinebrook RdAmazing Italian Bar
Great view and perfect for seeing dolphin and boats at the Blackburn Point Bridge.
66 locals recommend
Casey Key Fish House
801 Blackburn Point RdGreat view and perfect for seeing dolphin and boats at the Blackburn Point Bridge.
You will love this place! The food is the best tasting and menu selections.. lunch menu is awesome too! The prices are best in town for the service and value by far!
Asaro's Of Venice Pizzeria Restaurante
2454 Laurel Rd EYou will love this place! The food is the best tasting and menu selections.. lunch menu is awesome too! The prices are best in town for the service and value by far!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cover bands. Our favorite is band is #nofilter. Fun, lively brewery - great beer menu.
16 locals recommend
Off The Wagon Brewery & Kitchen
2107 S Tamiami TrailGreat cover bands. Our favorite is band is #nofilter. Fun, lively brewery - great beer menu.
Besides a wonderful menu and food, Selva Grill has great house music in a little corner back by the bar. It's a local scene and intimate at the same time.
138 locals recommend
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StBesides a wonderful menu and food, Selva Grill has great house music in a little corner back by the bar. It's a local scene and intimate at the same time.
Arts & Culture
Ringling Museum station
So much history.....
30 incredibly beautiful acres of history, natural splendor, and archaeological mystery. Historic boat rides are also available.
73 locals recommend
Historic Spanish Point
401 N Tamiami Trail30 incredibly beautiful acres of history, natural splendor, and archaeological mystery. Historic boat rides are also available.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful, pristine kayaking water and hiking trails too!
91 locals recommend
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State ParkBeautiful, pristine kayaking water and hiking trails too!
Shark Tooth Beach Concessions Nokomis Beach
208 South Casey Key RoadThe Legacy Trail - a popular asphalt-paved multi-use trail is more than 10 miles long and extends from Sarasota to Venice. Formerly a railroad corridor, the trail passes through a variety of unique habitats and includes a series of interpretive signs and stop stations. County wide bicycle trail along the intracoastal waterway in Venice.
15 locals recommend
Legacy Trail
Legacy TrailThe Legacy Trail - a popular asphalt-paved multi-use trail is more than 10 miles long and extends from Sarasota to Venice. Formerly a railroad corridor, the trail passes through a variety of unique habitats and includes a series of interpretive signs and stop stations. County wide bicycle trail along the intracoastal waterway in Venice.
Myakka River State Park
Nokomis Beach offers deep sea fishing, charter boats, kayak and jet ski rentals. Walk or ride your bike to Pop's Sunset Grill -it's a great place to watch the dolphins, have a drink, and eat lunch or dinner. At the south end of Casey Key, a bike ride away, is Nokomis Beach Park. The Nokomis Beach Plaza was designed and built in the 1950's by Jack West, of the renowned Sarasota School of Architecture, and renovated in 2008.
Amenities include: beach, swimming, boardwalk, canoe/kayak launch, boat ramp and dock on bayside, historic Nokomis Beach Plaza, picnic shelters, playground, volleyball, beachside restrooms, bayside portable restrooms and plenty of parking. This is great place to watch the boats go in and out of the Venice Jetty.
38 locals recommend
North Jetty Beach
1000 S Casey Key RdNokomis Beach offers deep sea fishing, charter boats, kayak and jet ski rentals. Walk or ride your bike to Pop's Sunset Grill -it's a great place to watch the dolphins, have a drink, and eat lunch or dinner. At the south end of Casey Key, a bike ride away, is Nokomis Beach Park. The Nokomis Beach Plaza was designed and built in the 1950's by Jack West, of the renowned Sarasota School of Architecture, and renovated in 2008.
Amenities include: beach, swimming, boardwalk, canoe/kayak launch, boat ramp and dock on bayside, historic Nokomis Beach Plaza, picnic shelters, playground, volleyball, beachside restrooms, bayside portable restrooms and plenty of parking. This is great place to watch the boats go in and out of the Venice Jetty.
Shopping
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrThey have everything....
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Nokomis Village
1091 N Tamiami TrailIt's where everyone shops...
Entertainment & Activities
We love the food, the huge lounge chairs and the service - it's great to relax and watch a movie and get waited on.
94 locals recommend
CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami TrailWe love the food, the huge lounge chairs and the service - it's great to relax and watch a movie and get waited on.
Cool Breeze Boats & Jet Ski Rentals
100 Circuit RdFlorida Bike & Beach
201 Base Ave EBig Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdVenice Dive Center and Charter
902 S Tamiami Trail