Guidebook for Sarasota

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Guidebook for Sarasota

Essentials

Groceries!
Closest grocery store
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Publix Super Market at The Landings
4840 S Tamiami Trail
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Closest grocery store
Trader Joe's is just a mile away
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Trader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami Trail
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Trader Joe's is just a mile away
About a 10 minute drive to stock up. Costco is located in Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.
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Costco Wholesale
8201 S Tamiami Trail
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About a 10 minute drive to stock up. Costco is located in Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.
A smaller version of the family-owned market for produce, seafood, meats, and deli items. Stop in on your way to the Celery Fields and grab a picnic lunch to take with you.
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Рынок Detwiler's Farm Market
6000 Palmer Blvd
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A smaller version of the family-owned market for produce, seafood, meats, and deli items. Stop in on your way to the Celery Fields and grab a picnic lunch to take with you.
Go to Detwiler's Farm Market for your provisions. A local, family-owned grocery store with fresh produce, meat, seafood, bakery, and ice cream. (Doesn't sell alcohol. You have to go to Publix or Trader Joe's for beverages!)
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Фермерский рынок Detwiler’s
2881 Clark Rd
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Go to Detwiler's Farm Market for your provisions. A local, family-owned grocery store with fresh produce, meat, seafood, bakery, and ice cream. (Doesn't sell alcohol. You have to go to Publix or Trader Joe's for beverages!)

Entertainment & Activities

All shows $6
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Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main St
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All shows $6
Dinner and a movie!
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CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami Trail
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Dinner and a movie!
Independent films in Sarasota's historic district
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Burns Court Cinemas
506 Burns Ct
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Independent films in Sarasota's historic district
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
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Funky yoga studio just north of downtown
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The Yoga Shack
514 Central Ave
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Funky yoga studio just north of downtown
Gorgeous and friendly yoga studio in historic Burns Court
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Pineapple Yoga Studio
517 S Pineapple Ave
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Gorgeous and friendly yoga studio in historic Burns Court
Multiple zip line and aerial obstacle courses make for a fun and challenging morning or afternoon. See a different view of Florida's interior landscape from the trees.
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TreeUmph! Adventure Course
21805 State Road 70 E
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Multiple zip line and aerial obstacle courses make for a fun and challenging morning or afternoon. See a different view of Florida's interior landscape from the trees.
Very good bait and supplies to fish. Great pier right next to tackle shop. Boat charters are also available, which you do not need a license for. The pier you do not need a license for also.
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Hart's Landing
920 John Ringling Causeway
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Very good bait and supplies to fish. Great pier right next to tackle shop. Boat charters are also available, which you do not need a license for. The pier you do not need a license for also.

Arts & Culture

In addition to its sizable art collection, The Ringling boasts an eccentric Circus Museum and a Skyspace by James Turrell. The former summer home of the circus baron offers a glimpse into a gilded American century, as well as botanical delights and stunning views of the bay.
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Художественный музей Джона и Мейбл Ринглинг
5401 Bay Shore Rd
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In addition to its sizable art collection, The Ringling boasts an eccentric Circus Museum and a Skyspace by James Turrell. The former summer home of the circus baron offers a glimpse into a gilded American century, as well as botanical delights and stunning views of the bay.
Excellent collection of one of the most well-known Surrealist painters. Also hosts traveling exhibits. Afterwards, you can enjoy a bite to eat or a stroll along the St Pete waterfront.
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Дали (Музей Сальвадора Дали)
1 Dali Blvd
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Excellent collection of one of the most well-known Surrealist painters. Also hosts traveling exhibits. Afterwards, you can enjoy a bite to eat or a stroll along the St Pete waterfront.
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Ringling College of Art and Design
2700 N Tamiami Trail
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Check out what's playing at Asolo and enjoy a performance in this beautiful theater.
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Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami Trail
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Check out what's playing at Asolo and enjoy a performance in this beautiful theater.
A great little theater a short drive south in Venice.
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave W
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A great little theater a short drive south in Venice.

Parks & Nature

Walk, jog, or drive to the slough from the Guest House. Great bird-watching and you might even see a gator in the water!
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Заказник Ред-Баг-Слау
5200 S Beneva Rd
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Walk, jog, or drive to the slough from the Guest House. Great bird-watching and you might even see a gator in the water!
Beautiful white sand beach, or drive south at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Beach Road to Turtle Beach, another gem
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Siesta Key Beach Playground
948 Beach Rd
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Beautiful white sand beach, or drive south at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Beach Road to Turtle Beach, another gem
Nearby state park with hiking, bike and canoe rentals, and airboat rides. And more gators!
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Myakka State Park Road
Myakka State Park Road
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Nearby state park with hiking, bike and canoe rentals, and airboat rides. And more gators!
Bayfront Park is a lovely little park near downtown, and the starting line for many walkers and runners who follow the Sarasota Trail from there to cross the Ringling Bridge. From Bayfront Park to St. Armands Circle and back is a great 5-mile run, mostly along the water. Extend your run out to Lido or Longboat Keys for longer distances (and beautiful beach scenery).
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Парк Бэйфронт
5 Bayfront Dr
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Bayfront Park is a lovely little park near downtown, and the starting line for many walkers and runners who follow the Sarasota Trail from there to cross the Ringling Bridge. From Bayfront Park to St. Armands Circle and back is a great 5-mile run, mostly along the water. Extend your run out to Lido or Longboat Keys for longer distances (and beautiful beach scenery).
The area's only hill and No. 1 birding destination. It's worth the short climb up to follow the pleasant, meandering paths that wrap around the top and dip down along the base of the hill and between the canals.
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Парк Селери Филдс
6893 Palmer Blvd
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The area's only hill and No. 1 birding destination. It's worth the short climb up to follow the pleasant, meandering paths that wrap around the top and dip down along the base of the hill and between the canals.
Lovely beach worth the drive just over the bridge to the north of Longboat Key. White sand (like Siesta) ample parking, snack shop, changing rooms and showers.
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Coquina Beach station
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Lovely beach worth the drive just over the bridge to the north of Longboat Key. White sand (like Siesta) ample parking, snack shop, changing rooms and showers.

Getting Around

It might be easier to drive, but Sarasota does have a bus system
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SCAT Transfer Station
150 N Lemon Ave
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It might be easier to drive, but Sarasota does have a bus system

Shopping

Well-known outdoor shopping district just past the scenic Ringling Bridge
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St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands Cir
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Well-known outdoor shopping district just past the scenic Ringling Bridge
In case you forgot something, this is the nearest TJ Maxx!
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T.J. Maxx
18059 Tamiami Trail
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In case you forgot something, this is the nearest TJ Maxx!
Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market, Saturdays 7am-1pm. Several lots and garages available for parking; including: State Street Garage, Whole Foods Garage, City Hall Parking, or park at Bayfront Park and cross 41.
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Фермерский рынок Сарасоты
North Lemon Avenue
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Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market, Saturdays 7am-1pm. Several lots and garages available for parking; including: State Street Garage, Whole Foods Garage, City Hall Parking, or park at Bayfront Park and cross 41.

Food Scene

Restaurants. Coffee. Cocktails.
This nearby restaurant serves a typical seafood menu and you get to sit creekside. Good for a fun, casual meal.
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Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami Trail
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This nearby restaurant serves a typical seafood menu and you get to sit creekside. Good for a fun, casual meal.
Don't be fooled by the name, Simon's is a family-owned full-service restaurant with an astounding vegetarian and vegan menu. Try the raw lasagne!
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Simon's Coffee House
5900 South Tamiami Trail
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Don't be fooled by the name, Simon's is a family-owned full-service restaurant with an astounding vegetarian and vegan menu. Try the raw lasagne!
Make a reservation and enjoy a delicious, romantic meal with your sweetie in historic Burns Court
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Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links Ave
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Make a reservation and enjoy a delicious, romantic meal with your sweetie in historic Burns Court
Fresh and tasty, this nearby Thai restaurant is great for lunch or a casual dinner
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Isan Thai Restaurant
5758 S Tamiami Trail
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Fresh and tasty, this nearby Thai restaurant is great for lunch or a casual dinner
Excellent Indian buffet
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Curry Station B Indian Restaurant and Catering
3550 Clark Rd
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Excellent Indian buffet
Good food and cocktails. It's fun to sit at the bar and chat with the friendly bartenders.
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State Street Eating House + Cocktails
1533 State St
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Good food and cocktails. It's fun to sit at the bar and chat with the friendly bartenders.
Great spot for a big breakfast (or lunch) in Siesta Key Village
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Sun Garden Cafe
210 Avenida Madera
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Great spot for a big breakfast (or lunch) in Siesta Key Village
Excellent coffee and atmosphere. You can grab a table and get some work done, play a board game, or read a book.
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The Clever Cup Coffee Shop
6530 Gateway Ave
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Excellent coffee and atmosphere. You can grab a table and get some work done, play a board game, or read a book.
Old Florida at its best. Eat your fish where it came in off the boat.
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Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave W
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Old Florida at its best. Eat your fish where it came in off the boat.
My husband and I went to Baker & Wife for the first time with friends to celebrate the holidays. We were pleasantly surprised by the airy, comfortable atmosphere in the otherwise bustling dining room (reservations required), and deliciously prepared food and cocktails. I particularly liked the fried calamari appetizer (a special that night) and the seared scallop club salad were favorites. Plentiful GF items were clearly marked on the menu.
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Baker & Wife
2157 Siesta Dr
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My husband and I went to Baker & Wife for the first time with friends to celebrate the holidays. We were pleasantly surprised by the airy, comfortable atmosphere in the otherwise bustling dining room (reservations required), and deliciously prepared food and cocktails. I particularly liked the fried calamari appetizer (a special that night) and the seared scallop club salad were favorites. Plentiful GF items were clearly marked on the menu.
Best. Tacos. In. Town. GF, Vegan, Veg options, plus lots of delicious meat.
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Screaming Goat Taqueria
6566 Superior Ave
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Best. Tacos. In. Town. GF, Vegan, Veg options, plus lots of delicious meat.