Guidebook for Sarasota
Sightseeing
Great indoor and outdoor museum and event location.
http://www.ringling.org/
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdGreat indoor and outdoor museum and event location.
http://www.ringling.org/
Sapphire Shores Park
5015 Sun CirLovely park, children's playground, dog friendly, sunsets
Sarasota Classic Car Museum
5500 N Tamiami TrailImpressive Vintage Car Collection
Lido Key
Gorgeous Beach 15 minutes away
Siesta Beach
One of the TOP beaches in the Nation! Famous white sandy beach.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Broadway Promenade
1044 N Tamiami TrailEasy access to groceries
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StOrganic grocery selection
Morton's Gourmet Market
1924 S Osprey AveSpecialty Grocery Store
New favorite local grocery store with quality, farmer's market type products!
69 locals recommend
Detwiler's Farm Market
6000 Palmer BlvdNew favorite local grocery store with quality, farmer's market type products!
Arts & Culture
Nice selection of independent films. Don't miss Owen's Fish Camp or other cute shops in the area.
61 locals recommend
Burns Court Cinemas
506 Burns CtNice selection of independent films. Don't miss Owen's Fish Camp or other cute shops in the area.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailConcerts and shows all year long
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdA good laugh!
Minutes from the house. Beautiful art collection, historic home of John & Mable Ringling, fascinating circus museum, enjoyable lunch spot, fantastic playground, and pristine Florida landscaping throughout the waterfront grounds.
You can enjoy the grounds for free any day of the week. Admission to museums and mansion is extra. Check their site for exhibition, performances, special event info.
Open Daily 10am-5pm, Thursdays until 8PM
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdMinutes from the house. Beautiful art collection, historic home of John & Mable Ringling, fascinating circus museum, enjoyable lunch spot, fantastic playground, and pristine Florida landscaping throughout the waterfront grounds.
You can enjoy the grounds for free any day of the week. Admission to museums and mansion is extra. Check their site for exhibition, performances, special event info.
Open Daily 10am-5pm, Thursdays until 8PM
Shopping
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleShopping, Restaurants, Beach
Eclectic dining options, local boutiques, nightlife, charming American 'Main Street'
18 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetEclectic dining options, local boutiques, nightlife, charming American 'Main Street'
Food Scene
New Locals Favorite! Cute breakfast/lunch spot close to the house with plenty of healthy options.
18 locals recommend
SunnySide Cafe
4900 N Tamiami TrailNew Locals Favorite! Cute breakfast/lunch spot close to the house with plenty of healthy options.
Neighborhoods
Artists, students, snowbirds, families....eclectic! A wide variety of home designs and beautiful, unmanicured, old Florida greenery. From million-dollar estate-size mansions on the water to one-story homes inland, you can find everything from 1920s Mediterranean Revival style to 1940s and ’50s ranch houses to modernist examples of the famed Sarasota School of Architecture.
9 locals recommend
Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores
Artists, students, snowbirds, families....eclectic! A wide variety of home designs and beautiful, unmanicured, old Florida greenery. From million-dollar estate-size mansions on the water to one-story homes inland, you can find everything from 1920s Mediterranean Revival style to 1940s and ’50s ranch houses to modernist examples of the famed Sarasota School of Architecture.
Bayfront park and green space
A beautiful 10-minute walk towards the bay will bring you to our cherished neighborhood park. Enjoy sunsets, a sweet little playground, greenspace for picnics and pets.
8 locals recommend
Sapphire Shores Park
5015 Sun CirA beautiful 10-minute walk towards the bay will bring you to our cherished neighborhood park. Enjoy sunsets, a sweet little playground, greenspace for picnics and pets.