Guidebook for Sarasota
Everything Else
Publix Super Market at Sarasota Pavilion
6543 S Tamiami TrailWhere I get groceries.
Smaller easier to negotiate Publix Market.
10 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Beneva Village Shops
3428 Clark RdSmaller easier to negotiate Publix Market.
Gulf Gate Public Library
7112 Curtiss AveThe best little library in the city.
AMC Sarasota 12
8201 S Tamiami Trail12 Theatres in the mall.
Sarasota Square
8201 S Tamiami TrailIt's a Mall.....lots of shops and food court. Also a theatre.
Burns Court Cinemas
506 Burns CtIndependent films. Lovely little theatre in Burns Court.
Every Saturday even in Summer. Extensive prepared and fresh from the farm veggies. Usually some live music going on too.
136 locals recommend
Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueEvery Saturday even in Summer. Extensive prepared and fresh from the farm veggies. Usually some live music going on too.
Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami TrailBeautiful little repertory theatre.
Known for it's Rubens tapestry cartoons. Beautiful grounds for a stroll. Free on Mondays. Also has the Ringling Mansion and Circus Museum on the grounds. Good restaurant and snacks available.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdKnown for it's Rubens tapestry cartoons. Beautiful grounds for a stroll. Free on Mondays. Also has the Ringling Mansion and Circus Museum on the grounds. Good restaurant and snacks available.
US. #1 beach more than once. It really is beautiful with long sloping beaches and white sand. Snack Bar and showers.
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
US. #1 beach more than once. It really is beautiful with long sloping beaches and white sand. Snack Bar and showers.
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleHigh end shopping.
More high end shopping. Brand new mall. Very nicely put together
326 locals recommend
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrMore high end shopping. Brand new mall. Very nicely put together
Wonderful place to stroll and shop. Lots of restaurants and beach bars as well as ice cream and breakfast.
400 locals recommend
Siesta Key
Wonderful place to stroll and shop. Lots of restaurants and beach bars as well as ice cream and breakfast.
Original Word of Mouth
6604 Gateway AveOne of my faves. Great for brekkie or lunch.
Largest State Park in Florida. Wonderful hiking, kayaking, biking, birdwatching. I can't say enough about this park. I love it.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Largest State Park in Florida. Wonderful hiking, kayaking, biking, birdwatching. I can't say enough about this park. I love it.
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State ParkWonderful park. Great walks here.
Food Scene
Wonderful healthy sandwiches, baked goods and salads. Also a variety of daily specials. One of my favorite places to eat. Always a line in season so go early or late. Breakfast and lunch only.
52 locals recommend
Simon's Coffee House
5900 South Tamiami TrailWonderful healthy sandwiches, baked goods and salads. Also a variety of daily specials. One of my favorite places to eat. Always a line in season so go early or late. Breakfast and lunch only.
The Blue Rooster
1525 4th StBlues and beer!
El Greco Mediterranean Cafe
1592 Main StGreat Greek food.