Susan’s guidebook to super spots close by.
Sightseeing
Captain Kathe
12306 46th Ave WRiverwalk
452 3rd Ave W
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyThe John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdBe sure to take the tour of Cad d'Zan.
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirLegacy Trail
Central Sarasota ParkwayMiles and miles of off road biking! Great fun!
A beautiful place to walk, bike and relax. Be sure to be there for the gorgeous sunsets!
66 locals recommend
Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St WA beautiful place to walk, bike and relax. Be sure to be there for the gorgeous sunsets!
Want to see lots of alligators, birds, turtles? This is your place. Walk, drive or bike through the park.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Want to see lots of alligators, birds, turtles? This is your place. Walk, drive or bike through the park.
Beautiful views, bird watching, biking and gorgeous walking trails. It's a must do!
193 locals recommend
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWBeautiful views, bird watching, biking and gorgeous walking trails. It's a must do!
If you love bird watching and relaxing walks- give this beauticul preserve a visit.
13 locals recommend
Perico Preserve
11700 Manatee Ave WIf you love bird watching and relaxing walks- give this beauticul preserve a visit.
Celery Fields is an oasis for the soul! This quiet spot is perfect for birding, hiking, strolling and relaxing while only minutes from the highway.
Celery Fields
Celery Fields is an oasis for the soul! This quiet spot is perfect for birding, hiking, strolling and relaxing while only minutes from the highway.
Food scene
Siesta Key Rum
2212 Industrial BlvdFun rum tasting experience and interesting tour.
Great food and bar. Tuesday night trivia is lots of fun!
6 locals recommend
Tom's Bad Ass Bar and Grill
312 12th St WGreat food and bar. Tuesday night trivia is lots of fun!
Great family style restaurant specials. You've got to try their excellent garlic rolls! Cute little neighborhood bar.
Scarpino's Family Restaurant
6152 14th St WGreat family style restaurant specials. You've got to try their excellent garlic rolls! Cute little neighborhood bar.
Great bar selection, outdoor dining from food trucks. Live entertainment and party atmosphere every night!
80 locals recommend
Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th St WGreat bar selection, outdoor dining from food trucks. Live entertainment and party atmosphere every night!
Great local fish, lobster specials and super salad bar!
12 locals recommend
Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant
8421 N Tamiami TrailGreat local fish, lobster specials and super salad bar!
If you like going out for breakfast you should try Toasted Mango Cafe- they serve lunch too! They bake the BEST Mango muffins (along with 4 other varieties) every morning! It's a little hard to get to but totally worth the trip:) They also have a location at Siesta Beach:)
For other breakfast spots check out: https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2057224661865/your-guide-to-sarasotas-best-breakfasts?s=oldSite&ss=a3
70 locals recommend
Toasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailIf you like going out for breakfast you should try Toasted Mango Cafe- they serve lunch too! They bake the BEST Mango muffins (along with 4 other varieties) every morning! It's a little hard to get to but totally worth the trip:) They also have a location at Siesta Beach:)
For other breakfast spots check out: https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2057224661865/your-guide-to-sarasotas-best-breakfasts?s=oldSite&ss=a3
This is a local Greek Pizzaria with daily ethnic specials and delicious pizzas and Greek Salads. Beer and wine are served:) They offer out door seating.
Eleni's Pizza Works
6711 15th St EThis is a local Greek Pizzaria with daily ethnic specials and delicious pizzas and Greek Salads. Beer and wine are served:) They offer out door seating.
The Feast Restaurant
5406 Marina DrHuge menu, reasonably priced and great food:)
Consignment Shops
If you like finding bargins, this is a must see and shop!
Goodwill Manasota Retail Store & Donation Center
3465 Cortez Road WestIf you like finding bargins, this is a must see and shop!
Goodwill Manasota
8750 State Road 70 EYou just may bring back more than you brought!
PEL Consignments, LLC
1520 North Lime AvenueAmazing eclectic estate liquidation items!