Awilda & Robert's Guidebook
Museum
Sarasota is known for the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, which includes the art museum itself with its large collection of Baroque art, notably works by Peter Paul Rubens.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdSarasota is known for the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, which includes the art museum itself with its large collection of Baroque art, notably works by Peter Paul Rubens.
Seagate, Powel Crosley Estate
8374 N Tamiami Trail
Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy Closed from May 25, 2019 to Novermber 29,2019
2121 N Tamiami Trail
Sarasota Classic Car Museum
5500 N Tamiami Trail
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyCampus
Ringling College of Art and Design
2700 N Tamiami TrailSightseeing
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore Rd
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StEverything from yoga on the bay to shows like Cabaret, Randy Rainbow, Escape to Margaritaville, an evening with Bruce Hornsby, Celtic Thunder Ireland and Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock 'N' Roll just to name a few.
154 locals recommend
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailEverything from yoga on the bay to shows like Cabaret, Randy Rainbow, Escape to Margaritaville, an evening with Bruce Hornsby, Celtic Thunder Ireland and Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock 'N' Roll just to name a few.
Neighborhoods
St. Armands
More than 130 boutiques, specialty shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Downtown
The drive here will certainly take your breath away as you pass one magnificent estate after another.
64 locals recommend
Nokomis Beach
The drive here will certainly take your breath away as you pass one magnificent estate after another.
Food scene
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StAbsolutely delicious food and drink.
Toasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailOne of our favorite breakfast spots.
Some of the strongest coffee in Sarasota. Great breakfast specials and potato pancakes.
18 locals recommend
SunnySide Cafe
4900 N Tamiami TrailSome of the strongest coffee in Sarasota. Great breakfast specials and potato pancakes.
Be sure to make a reservation for one of the best steak dinners in Sarasota.
19 locals recommend
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
35 S Lemon AveBe sure to make a reservation for one of the best steak dinners in Sarasota.
Great margaritas and tacos with awesome music on weekends. Don't miss the Happy Hour!
14 locals recommend
Wicked Cantina Sarasota
1603 N Tamiami TrailGreat margaritas and tacos with awesome music on weekends. Don't miss the Happy Hour!
D'Corato Ristorante
322 S Washington BlvdProbably the absolute best Italian food in Sarasota. The food is superb!
Wonderful, breakfast lunch, or brunch spot in Osprey. Great if you are on your way to/from Casey Key or Nokomis Beach.
15 locals recommend
Max's Table
115 S Tamiami TrailWonderful, breakfast lunch, or brunch spot in Osprey. Great if you are on your way to/from Casey Key or Nokomis Beach.
Extremely tasty Japanese food is nearby with friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere.
Kasa Sushi Japanese Restaurant
4195 N Tamiami TrailExtremely tasty Japanese food is nearby with friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere.
If you're looking for a great place with amazing food and drink that is located on the water...this is it.
65 locals recommend
Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway StIf you're looking for a great place with amazing food and drink that is located on the water...this is it.
Ever had lunch, dinner, or drinks in a garage? Now you can and the food and drinks are great!
21 locals recommend
Whitney's
6990 Gulf of Mexico DrEver had lunch, dinner, or drinks in a garage? Now you can and the food and drinks are great!
Million-dollar bacon and phenomenal Bloody Marys, what more can one say?
35 locals recommend
First Watch
1395 Main StMillion-dollar bacon and phenomenal Bloody Marys, what more can one say?
Fork & Hen SRQ
A mouth-watering delight for any foodie within walking distance.
If you're interested in amazing fresh fish, this is the place for you.
26 locals recommend
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
1435 Main StIf you're interested in amazing fresh fish, this is the place for you.
Great American fare featuring large and small plates with excellent drinks.
80 locals recommend
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveGreat American fare featuring large and small plates with excellent drinks.
A superb array of fine wine coupled with authentic Italian dishes from Naples.
Pietro’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
A superb array of fine wine coupled with authentic Italian dishes from Naples.
KOJO
A delicious Korean food experience featuring an award-winning modern menu and cocktail list.
This is a moderately priced restaurant featuring seafood indoors or outdoors. This includes many hand-baked breads and desserts and a wide array of seafood.
152 locals recommend
The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr NThis is a moderately priced restaurant featuring seafood indoors or outdoors. This includes many hand-baked breads and desserts and a wide array of seafood.
Culture/Arts Scene
The Asolo Repertory Theatre or Asolo Rep is a professional theater in Sarasota, Florida. It is the largest Equity theatre in Florida, and the largest Repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States. Asolo Rep is a resident regional theatre company which also invites in guest artists
62 locals recommend
Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami TrailThe Asolo Repertory Theatre or Asolo Rep is a professional theater in Sarasota, Florida. It is the largest Equity theatre in Florida, and the largest Repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States. Asolo Rep is a resident regional theatre company which also invites in guest artists