Guidebook for Sarasota

Stephen
Guidebook for Sarasota

Food Scene

This is the closest water front dining experience you’ll ever have. Not fancy, but very local and delicious. It's off the beaten path for tourists, and mostly visited by locals.
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New Pass Grill & Bait Shop
1505 Ken Thompson Pkwy
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This is the closest water front dining experience you’ll ever have. Not fancy, but very local and delicious. It's off the beaten path for tourists, and mostly visited by locals.
Easily the best, local breakfast spot in town. They have an amazing selection of pancakes and omelettes.
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Station 400
400 N Lemon Ave
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Easily the best, local breakfast spot in town. They have an amazing selection of pancakes and omelettes.
This is my favorite restaurant in the Amish neighborhood of Sarasota. Try a pie. You'll thank me later.
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Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista St
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This is my favorite restaurant in the Amish neighborhood of Sarasota. Try a pie. You'll thank me later.
Best ice cream in town! If you get lucky, you’ll catch them making fudge in the window.
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Kilwins
312 John Ringling Blvd
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Best ice cream in town! If you get lucky, you’ll catch them making fudge in the window.
Great food and great atmosphere surrounded by other shops in Siesta Key Village. Under five minute walk from the beach. Also explore the rest of Siesta Village while you're there.
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The Hub Baja Grill
5148 Ocean Blvd
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Great food and great atmosphere surrounded by other shops in Siesta Key Village. Under five minute walk from the beach. Also explore the rest of Siesta Village while you're there.
It's a hike to get to, but if you love to experience to local charm, this place is for you. It's located next door to where all the local fisherman bring their catches for processing, so you can't find fresher seafood anywhere. They only take cash, so come prepared.
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Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave W
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It's a hike to get to, but if you love to experience to local charm, this place is for you. It's located next door to where all the local fisherman bring their catches for processing, so you can't find fresher seafood anywhere. They only take cash, so come prepared.

Parks & Nature

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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72
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Aquarium and marine research lab. This is a great place to learn about all the marine life in Sarasota Bay. Also check in with Sarasota Bay Explorers at the desk just outside the entrance and ask about boat tours.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
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Aquarium and marine research lab. This is a great place to learn about all the marine life in Sarasota Bay. Also check in with Sarasota Bay Explorers at the desk just outside the entrance and ask about boat tours.

Arts & Culture

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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Rd
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Shopping

Great collections of shopping with a full mall and many other surrounding stores.
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University Town Center
257 N Cattlemen Rd
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Great collections of shopping with a full mall and many other surrounding stores.

Essentials

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Publix Super Market at Centergate Village
5804 Bee Ridge Rd
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Sightseeing

Siesta Beach is consistently rated as the #1 beach in the USA. Known for its white sand beaches, it's an amazing place for a picnic and to catch a sunset.
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Siesta Beach
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Siesta Beach is consistently rated as the #1 beach in the USA. Known for its white sand beaches, it's an amazing place for a picnic and to catch a sunset.
Another one of Sarasota's wonderful beaches. This is a great option of anyone who likes a more quiet beach experience. Taking some time to walk north on the beach, and you might just find yourself all by yourself.
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Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
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Another one of Sarasota's wonderful beaches. This is a great option of anyone who likes a more quiet beach experience. Taking some time to walk north on the beach, and you might just find yourself all by yourself.
Definitely off the beaten path, but another beautiful beach in the area. This one is famous for being a great place to look for shark teeth.
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Venice Beach
101 The Esplanade S
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Definitely off the beaten path, but another beautiful beach in the area. This one is famous for being a great place to look for shark teeth.
Affectionately called the “Booze Cruise” by locals. This is a great option if you want to get out and see all the beautiful nature and opulent homes along Sarasota Bay, complete with a Jimmy Buffet soundtrack.
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LeBarge Tropical Cruises
2 Marina Plaza
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Affectionately called the “Booze Cruise” by locals. This is a great option if you want to get out and see all the beautiful nature and opulent homes along Sarasota Bay, complete with a Jimmy Buffet soundtrack.

Entertainment & Activities

Currently running a deal for $6 tickets all the time.
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Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main St
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Currently running a deal for $6 tickets all the time.