Guidebook for Sarasota
Sightseeing
White sand beaches, ride your bike, shell hunt. Jet ski rentals, parasailing, or just walk. Siesta Key drumming circle held every Friday and Sunday at sunset. Farmers Market held on Sunday am.
16 locals recommend
Siesta Key Beach Playground
948 Beach RdWhite sand beaches, ride your bike, shell hunt. Jet ski rentals, parasailing, or just walk. Siesta Key drumming circle held every Friday and Sunday at sunset. Farmers Market held on Sunday am.
Known for beautiful white sand beaches and shelling. The Island is tranquil and less populated. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine and a sheet, enjoy a romantic sunset experience.
95 locals recommend
Longboat Key
Known for beautiful white sand beaches and shelling. The Island is tranquil and less populated. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine and a sheet, enjoy a romantic sunset experience.
A must see, art history, fun. A story of the Circus life, how it began and the tragic end.
Amazing archetecture, and photos of days gone by.
Add it to your list.
305 locals recommend
Ringling Museum station
A must see, art history, fun. A story of the Circus life, how it began and the tragic end.
Amazing archetecture, and photos of days gone by.
Add it to your list.
Orchids, indigenous tropical plants, serenity and a lovely tour. Art students come from all over the world to be inspired by the Natural Beauty at Selby. Go online for events and Concerts
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StOrchids, indigenous tropical plants, serenity and a lovely tour. Art students come from all over the world to be inspired by the Natural Beauty at Selby. Go online for events and Concerts
Everything Else
One of the best massage therapists in the area...Mel Desota. Excellent, therapeutic, relaxing.
Siesta Key Massage
2125 Siesta DrOne of the best massage therapists in the area...Mel Desota. Excellent, therapeutic, relaxing.
Support local farmers, fresh fruits and veggies, art and crafts. Sunday am
12 locals recommend
Siesta Key Farmers Market
5211 Ocean BlvdSupport local farmers, fresh fruits and veggies, art and crafts. Sunday am
Learn about local aquatic and wildlife. See Manitee face to face, turtle rescue and manawar touch tank. A must see when visiting Long Boat Ke, which is minutes from the house.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyLearn about local aquatic and wildlife. See Manitee face to face, turtle rescue and manawar touch tank. A must see when visiting Long Boat Ke, which is minutes from the house.
Fabulous shopping, Lido Beach, Long Boat Key and local attractions. Mote Marine Aquarium, Wind Surfing & Kite Surfing in the Bay, as well as excellent resturants, ice cream and beautiful sunsets.
21 locals recommend
St. Armands
Fabulous shopping, Lido Beach, Long Boat Key and local attractions. Mote Marine Aquarium, Wind Surfing & Kite Surfing in the Bay, as well as excellent resturants, ice cream and beautiful sunsets.
So you can find your way to the house easily.
74 locals recommend
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
6000 Airport CirSo you can find your way to the house easily.
Tampa International Airport
4100 George J Bean PkwySo you can find the house easily.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's fun, there's live music, different rooms have different music and you can play pool. Walking distance to all of downtown fun
96 locals recommend
The Gator Club
1490 Main StIt's fun, there's live music, different rooms have different music and you can play pool. Walking distance to all of downtown fun
Fun and young, great DJ, local & sporting events held at Evi's...we won 3rd place at their annual Wing off...Just Wing'in It!
Evie's Tavern
1989 Ringling BoulevardFun and young, great DJ, local & sporting events held at Evi's...we won 3rd place at their annual Wing off...Just Wing'in It!
Essentials
Good food, great seafood. Juice bar, salad bar and MASSAGE!! If you go look for Norman or Kathy...excellent! treat yourself to a few minutes...tell them Dara sent you. $1 per minute
140 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StGood food, great seafood. Juice bar, salad bar and MASSAGE!! If you go look for Norman or Kathy...excellent! treat yourself to a few minutes...tell them Dara sent you. $1 per minute
Shopping
The freshest seafood around, excellent service...if it's your birthday they treat you to a 1 1/4lb! WE LOVE IT!
Lotsa Lobster
8780 S Tamiami TrailThe freshest seafood around, excellent service...if it's your birthday they treat you to a 1 1/4lb! WE LOVE IT!
Food Scene
Boat Rental, the park has Music and Film Fest. Walk along the Art Trail and see amazing fine art. Sarasota holds an art walk friday pm. You can find info through local events calendars.
257 locals recommend
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaBoat Rental, the park has Music and Film Fest. Walk along the Art Trail and see amazing fine art. Sarasota holds an art walk friday pm. You can find info through local events calendars.
The fresh & delicious seafood. Newly renovated with outside Bay seating. Watch the dolphins up close and personal, pelcans and manatee sometimes visit the Marina. Arrive by boat, or drive.
74 locals recommend
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico DrThe fresh & delicious seafood. Newly renovated with outside Bay seating. Watch the dolphins up close and personal, pelcans and manatee sometimes visit the Marina. Arrive by boat, or drive.
Old Florida Charm, outside seating, excellent food & service.
Key lime pie. a must!
Staple a $1 on the ceiling.
Wild Peacocks all over the neighborhood...a treat to see them.
Great T shirts!
88 locals recommend
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant
760 Broadway StOld Florida Charm, outside seating, excellent food & service.
Key lime pie. a must!
Staple a $1 on the ceiling.
Wild Peacocks all over the neighborhood...a treat to see them.
Great T shirts!