Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdGreat atmosphere and food
Columbia Restaurant
411 St Armands CirExcellent Spanish Food
Cafe Epicure
1298 N Palm AveItalian
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveFood, DJ on weekends
Two Senoritas Restaurant
1355 Main StBar, restaurant, maxican
Drinks & Nightlife
Clasico Cafe Bar
1341 Main StRestaurant, Bar, Nightclub. Great food and atmosphere
The Five O'clock Club
1930 Hillview StThe Gator Club
1490 Main StLandmark
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdGreat Comedy Club
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrBar, Restaurant, live music
Sightseeing
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdMondays Free Entrance
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirRestaurants, Shops, Sightseeing
Siesta Key Village
County Road 789 AlternateRestaurants, Bars, Shops, Sightseeing, Beaches
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrBeach, Bars, Romantic
Parks & Nature
Excellent Large Park with running track, kids playground, dog walking, close to downtown
37 locals recommend
Payne Park
2010 Adams LnExcellent Large Park with running track, kids playground, dog walking, close to downtown
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrExcellent Views, Bars, Walking, Restaurants, Nightlife
Arts & Culture
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailSarasota Classic Car Museum
5500 N Tamiami TrailVintage cars
The Players Centre for Performing Arts
3501 Boulevard of the ArtsShopping
Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdGreat Deals
Sarasota Square
8201 S Tamiami Trailclose
University Town Center Drive
University Town Center DriveNew Mall with Restaurants
Westfield Siesta Key
3501 S Tamiami TrailVery close
Entertainment & Activities
CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami TrailTheater, Bar, Restaurant