The Sweet Spot Guidebook
Gardens and Parks within walking distance
World Renowned and only a 1/2 mile walk from The Sweet Spot! A must see!
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StWorld Renowned and only a 1/2 mile walk from The Sweet Spot! A must see!
This is about a two mile walk through downtown, so some may want to drive or bike, but it's well worth it! The park is brand new and beautifully situated on the bay. There's an outdoor family friendly movie amphitheater, a kayak concession, a snack bar, a playground and covered seating. Something for everyone!
The Bay Sarasota
655 N Tamiami TrailThis is about a two mile walk through downtown, so some may want to drive or bike, but it's well worth it! The park is brand new and beautifully situated on the bay. There's an outdoor family friendly movie amphitheater, a kayak concession, a snack bar, a playground and covered seating. Something for everyone!
This park is less than a mile walk. Beautiful view of the bay, the Ringling Bridge, and the marina. Have a burger and beer at O'Leary's Tiki Bar. There's also a splash pool for the kiddos that's currently under construction.
103 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrThis park is less than a mile walk. Beautiful view of the bay, the Ringling Bridge, and the marina. Have a burger and beer at O'Leary's Tiki Bar. There's also a splash pool for the kiddos that's currently under construction.
Restaurants within 1/2 mile!
Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links AveTamiami Tap
711 S Osprey AveThe Fountain Kitchen & Wine Bar
543 S Pineapple AveOwens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtP.F. Chang's
766 S Osprey AveProject Coffee
538 S Pineapple Ave🍝 Flavio's Brick Oven & Bar on Main
1766 Main St🍕 Il Panificio Pizzeria
1703 Main StreetThe Melting Pot
1949 Ringling BlvdLa Mucca Ballerina
1668 Main StPho Cali
1578 Main St
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveDrunken Poet Cafe
1572 Main StTheatre/Opera/Ballet/Orchestra/Jazz
Urbanite Theatre
1487 2nd StFlorida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm AveWestcoast Black Theatre Troupe
1012 N Orange Avesarasota opera
61 N Pineapple AveVan Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailSarasota Orchestra
709 N Tamiami TrailSarasota Ballet
5555 N Tamiami TrailAsolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami TrailMuseums and Galleries
Historic Spanish Point
401 N Tamiami TrailRingling Circus Museum
5401 Bay Shore RdRingling College of Art and Design
2700 N Tamiami TrailArt Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
1255 N Palm AveSarasota Art Museum
1001 S Tamiami TrailThe John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdMarietta Museum of Art & Whimsy Closed from May 25, 2019 to Novermber 29,2019
2121 N Tamiami TrailEntertainment
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdSailor Circus
2075 Bahia Vista StThe Circus Arts Conservatory | Sarasota
2075 Bahia Vista StThe Gator Club
1490 Main StBig Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdTreeUmph! Adventure Course
21805 State Road 70 EBurns Court Cinemas
506 Burns CtBeaches, Charters and Watersports
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrSiesta Beach
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyWorld renowned!
Siesta Key Watersports
1536 Stickney Point RdSon of a Fish/Bay Walker One
1708 Ken Thompson PkwyKathleen D Sailing Catamarans
Cruisin' Tikis Sarasota
920 Gulf Gate DrLeBarge Tropical Cruises
2 Marina PlazaShopping
Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueWhole Foods Market
1451 1st StUnique galleries, boutiques and working studios in old-Florida bungalow charm!
14 locals recommend
Towles Court Artist Colony
1938 Adams LnUnique galleries, boutiques and working studios in old-Florida bungalow charm!
Bookstore1
117 S Palm AveFamily owned and run, full-service bookstore.
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirUniversity Town Center
257 N Cattlemen RdThe biggest shopping mall south of Tampa!
The greatest consignment shop in town and it's just down the street! All proceeds go to support the arts in Sarasota.
15 locals recommend
The Exchange
539 S Orange AveThe greatest consignment shop in town and it's just down the street! All proceeds go to support the arts in Sarasota.
The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime
821 Apricot AveSouthside Village
Lots of cute shops and restaurants