Guidebook for Sarasota
Drinks & Nightlife
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaBeautiful Views, live music, fantastic sunsets
Great local bar with craft cocktails and a massive whiskey selection.
45 locals recommend
State Street Eating House + Cocktails
1533 State StGreat local bar with craft cocktails and a massive whiskey selection.
Dive Wine & Spirits
2881 Clark RdWine & Liquor store with a Speakeasy Bar in the back of the store!
Parks & Nature
Siesta Key Beach Playground
948 Beach RdThe best beach in the world!
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrBeautiful Lido Beach, just as pretty as Siesta, half the crowd
South Lido Park
2201 Benjamin Franklin DrBeautiful South Lido Park Area
Anna Maria Public Beach
Anna Maria is a beautiful little beach town with a very nice public beach.
Longboat key beach is a local favorite on the beautiful pristine island of longboat key.
Public Beach Access (Park at Bayfront Park)
4001 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat key beach is a local favorite on the beautiful pristine island of longboat key.
The Bay Sarasota
655 N Tamiami TrailBeautiful waterfront park full of natural flora and fauna.
Sightseeing
Saint Armands Key
Fun shops & boutiques
Ringling Museum station
Great Museum about Sarasota's Circus history
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrGreat place to take a walk on the bayfront.
Beautiful botanical gardens within walking distance from home
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StBeautiful botanical gardens within walking distance from home
Giant 40 foot statue of the famous VE-Day kiss
43 locals recommend
Unconditional Surrender - Sarasota, FL
Giant 40 foot statue of the famous VE-Day kiss
I Kayak Sarasota
190 Taft DrKayak the beautiful and historical Mangrove Forests and Tunnels!
Great place to rent bikes and other things.
16 locals recommend
Ride & Paddle by Siesta Sports Rentals: Bikes Kayaks Scooters & More
6551 Midnight Pass RdGreat place to rent bikes and other things.
Essentials
Starbucks
1375 S Tamiami TrailStarbucks Coffee down the street
Publix Super Market at Beneva Village Shops
3428 Clark RdGrocery Shopping
Starbucks
Starbucks Coffee
Food Scene
Great local seafood plus Oysters from all over!
Gecko’s Grill & Pub
1900 Hillview StGreat bars & Restaurants within walking distance of home
Perq Coffee Bar
1821 Hillview StGood non-mainstream coffee bar.
Pacific Rim
1859 Hillview StBest Sushi in town, and great drinks as well!
Veronicas Fish and Oyster bar
1830 S Osprey AveGreat fish restaurant with Oysters from all over.
Shopping
Sarasota Square
8201 S Tamiami TrailLarge Shopping Mall with tons of stores
Walmart Supercenter
8320 Lockwood Ridge RdGiant new mall with every shop you can imagine.
326 locals recommend
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrGiant new mall with every shop you can imagine.
Trader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami TrailTrader Joe's
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StWhole Foods
Detwiler’S Farm Market
2881 Clark RdDetwiler's Farm Market, good for local produce.