Guidebook for Sarasota

Erik & Kimberly
Erik & Kimberly
Guidebook for Sarasota

Sightseeing

Siesta Key Beach is the best beach in the area! It's gorgeous at sunset and there is a drum circle on Sunday evenings at dusk.
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Siesta Beach
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Siesta Key Beach is the best beach in the area! It's gorgeous at sunset and there is a drum circle on Sunday evenings at dusk.
Downtown along the waterfront.
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Ukuphawula Ngokungaxhasi - Sarasota, FL
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Downtown along the waterfront.

Parks & Nature

Good hiking and a great place if you're looking to spot a gator!
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72
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Good hiking and a great place if you're looking to spot a gator!
Great biking and walking trails.
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Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State Park
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Great biking and walking trails.
A trail along the old rail line that leads from Sarasota to Venice.
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Legacy Trail (Sarasota to Venice Rail-Trail)
Legacy Trail
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A trail along the old rail line that leads from Sarasota to Venice.

Arts & Culture

Learn about the history of the circus in Sarasota while enjoying the art, gardens, and mansion of John & Mable Ringling. Admission is just $10 after 5pm on Thursdays!
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Iziko lezobuciko zeJohn neMable Ringling
5401 Bay Shore Rd
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Learn about the history of the circus in Sarasota while enjoying the art, gardens, and mansion of John & Mable Ringling. Admission is just $10 after 5pm on Thursdays!
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Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami Trail
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Lots of different shows stop here - Broadway performances, live music, dancing, symphony, etc.
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami Trail
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Lots of different shows stop here - Broadway performances, live music, dancing, symphony, etc.
Gorgeous park with lots of history and small museum. We love it here so much that we got married here!
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Historic Spanish Point
401 N Tamiami Trail
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Gorgeous park with lots of history and small museum. We love it here so much that we got married here!

Essentials

Our local Publix! Always great to grab the add at the front of the store and check out the BOGO's.
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Publix Super Market at Centergate Village
5804 Bee Ridge Rd
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Our local Publix! Always great to grab the add at the front of the store and check out the BOGO's.
Walmart with a full grocery store!
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Walmart Supercenter
4381 Cattlemen Rd
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Walmart with a full grocery store!
Not a full grocery Target, but does have most grocery staples.
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Target
5350 Fruitville Rd
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Not a full grocery Target, but does have most grocery staples.

Entertainment & Activities

Like bowling? Great to go on Sundays when they offer $1.75 games!
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Sarasota Lanes
2250 Fruitville Rd
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Like bowling? Great to go on Sundays when they offer $1.75 games!
A research aquarium where you can get up close and personal with the animals.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
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A research aquarium where you can get up close and personal with the animals.
They have LIGERS! Oh, and tigers, lions, bears, monkeys, turtles, and the list goes on.
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Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer Blvd
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They have LIGERS! Oh, and tigers, lions, bears, monkeys, turtles, and the list goes on.
$6 movies - shows new releases!
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Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main St
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$6 movies - shows new releases!
$2 matinees and $2.50 evening shows! Shows older films (that are usually out on DVD).
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Parkway 8 Cinema
6300 Lockwood Ridge Rd
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$2 matinees and $2.50 evening shows! Shows older films (that are usually out on DVD).

Shopping

Rare & Used books.
A Parker's Books
1488 Main St
Rare & Used books.

Food Scene

Located in the Amish neighborhood of Sarasota. Features a wonderful buffet with great Amish cooking!
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Der Dutchman Sarasota
3713 Bahia Vista St
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Located in the Amish neighborhood of Sarasota. Features a wonderful buffet with great Amish cooking!
Stunning views of Sarasota Bay.
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marina jacks
2 Marina Plaza
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Stunning views of Sarasota Bay.
Laid back atmosphere and the views when you sit outside or gorgeous on a clear day!
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The Old Salty Dog City island
1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy
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Laid back atmosphere and the views when you sit outside or gorgeous on a clear day!