Guidebook for Sarasota
Entertainment & Activities
Circus theme playground and walking/running track
kid and pet friendly
also tennis courts and skate park for fee
37 locals recommend
Payne Park
2010 Adams LnCircus theme playground and walking/running track
kid and pet friendly
also tennis courts and skate park for fee
Arts & Culture
Corner of Main St and US 301 this is where downtown stores and restaurants start.
66 locals recommend
Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main StCorner of Main St and US 301 this is where downtown stores and restaurants start.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailCheck schedule for upcoming events
Ringling Museum station
Art Museum is free on Mondays
Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami TrailCheck schedule for upcoming events
sarasota opera
61 N Pineapple AveCheck schedule for upcoming events
The Players Centre for Performing Arts
3501 Boulevard of the ArtsCheck schedule for upcoming events
Sarasota Ballet
5555 N Tamiami TrailCheck schedule for upcoming events
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdEverything Else
Bayfront Park and Island Park.
Nice park for strolling along bay.
Splash fountain for kids.
Sightseeing tours available for fee.
103 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrBayfront Park and Island Park.
Nice park for strolling along bay.
Splash fountain for kids.
Sightseeing tours available for fee.
If you're bringing a boat, this has very nice boat ramps. Park has beautiful view of the key and is pet friendly.
Centennial Park
1059 N Tamiami TrailIf you're bringing a boat, this has very nice boat ramps. Park has beautiful view of the key and is pet friendly.
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th StSpring training Baltimore Orioles
Bird Key Park just over the Ringling bridge. Okay for dogs to go swimming here.
Favorite for windsurfing.
14 locals recommend
Bird Key Park
761 FL-789Bird Key Park just over the Ringling bridge. Okay for dogs to go swimming here.
Favorite for windsurfing.
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleShopping and restaurants
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrLido beach pool and pavilion
South Lido Park
2201 Benjamin Franklin DrShaded beach and picnic area
Siesta Beach
2015 TripAdvisor #1 beach in the US
Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueEvery Saturday 7am to 1pm
Downtown starts here, less than half mile from the house. Stroll a mile along Main Street's varied shops and restaurants leading all the way to the bay front.
106 locals recommend
Downtown
Downtown starts here, less than half mile from the house. Stroll a mile along Main Street's varied shops and restaurants leading all the way to the bay front.
Winn-Dixie Wine & Spirits
458 Venice BypassLiquor store
Total Wine & More
8539 Cooper Creek BlvdWine, beer, liquor
Friends of The Selby Public Library
1331 1st StLibrary
Sarasota Lanes
2250 Fruitville RdBowling
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StGroceries and wine
Publix Super Market at Broadway Promenade
1044 N Tamiami TrailGroceries and wine
Trader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami TrailGroceries and wine
Winn-Dixie
5400 Fruitville RdGroceries and wine
The Fresh Market
2900 4th St NGroceries and wine
Sam's Club
300 N Cattlemen RdGroceries, wine, and liquor.
Members only club.
Shopping
University Town Center Drive
University Town Center DriveShopping