Tana's Guidebook
Beaches
Pick the beach that matches the vibe you’re looking for!
This Long Beach is generally less crowded than siesta and known as the locals beach. Take in lunch or a cocktail at The Lido Beach resort, The Public Pavilion, or The more hidden Ritz Tiki bar!! Don’t forget to stop in the park at the end of the beach for volleyball, playground, and a view across the inlet to siesta!
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Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrThis Long Beach is generally less crowded than siesta and known as the locals beach. Take in lunch or a cocktail at The Lido Beach resort, The Public Pavilion, or The more hidden Ritz Tiki bar!! Don’t forget to stop in the park at the end of the beach for volleyball, playground, and a view across the inlet to siesta!
Siesta is one of the largest beaches with powder soft white sand! However it comes in a price be patient parking at this tourist attraction especially during season and at sunset. Siesta also host a weekly drum circle every Sunday night!
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Siesta Beach
Siesta is one of the largest beaches with powder soft white sand! However it comes in a price be patient parking at this tourist attraction especially during season and at sunset. Siesta also host a weekly drum circle every Sunday night!
Longboat Key is littered with beaches some private for resorts or homes only. If you make the trip to longboat be sure to park in a public spot so you don’t get ticketed. Keep in mind that longboat is north “past” Lido beach. It is a key because you have to go over a bridge to get on and off it. During season this can come with traffic during popular times.
Beaches of Longboat Key
775 Longboat Club RdLongboat Key is littered with beaches some private for resorts or homes only. If you make the trip to longboat be sure to park in a public spot so you don’t get ticketed. Keep in mind that longboat is north “past” Lido beach. It is a key because you have to go over a bridge to get on and off it. During season this can come with traffic during popular times.
Sarasota hidden gem. This restaurant is known for fresh fish filleted that day! It does not accept parties over 8 people and opens at 4 PM daily. There is live music in the backyard “waiting area” 7 days a week. Make sure you show up to Owens Fish Camp ready to relax while you wait. Watch the band or just socialize and cheers your party while you wait. Fish camp in known for having a 1-2 hour wait.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtSarasota hidden gem. This restaurant is known for fresh fish filleted that day! It does not accept parties over 8 people and opens at 4 PM daily. There is live music in the backyard “waiting area” 7 days a week. Make sure you show up to Owens Fish Camp ready to relax while you wait. Watch the band or just socialize and cheers your party while you wait. Fish camp in known for having a 1-2 hour wait.
Eat, shop, and people watch!
Take the time to check out different areas!
Just a half a mile from famous Siesta Beach enjoy live music, mini donuts, and that chill beach vibe!
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Siesta Key Village
County Road 789 AlternateJust a half a mile from famous Siesta Beach enjoy live music, mini donuts, and that chill beach vibe!
Just blocks away from locals Lido beach enjoy culinary masterpieces at restaurants like Shore, Crab n Fin, and Venezia Italian. Then shop till you drop! This circle also houses many family friendly restaurants. Not to mention ice cream and candy shops throughout.
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Tieġijiet tal-Circle ta 'St Armands
300 St Armands CirJust blocks away from locals Lido beach enjoy culinary masterpieces at restaurants like Shore, Crab n Fin, and Venezia Italian. Then shop till you drop! This circle also houses many family friendly restaurants. Not to mention ice cream and candy shops throughout.
The mall of malls! If you can’t find it here than it is in one of the dozens of freestanding stores nearby. Put on your walking shoes and shop till you drop. When you can’t shop anymore find food in ever corner. If you’re visiting Sarasota during the holidays make sure you stop here to see the light show and giant Christmas tree!
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The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrThe mall of malls! If you can’t find it here than it is in one of the dozens of freestanding stores nearby. Put on your walking shoes and shop till you drop. When you can’t shop anymore find food in ever corner. If you’re visiting Sarasota during the holidays make sure you stop here to see the light show and giant Christmas tree!
Downtown Sarasota has many shops, galleries, bars, and restaurants. Find outside seating and people watch or never leave the locally owned shops.
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Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StDowntown Sarasota has many shops, galleries, bars, and restaurants. Find outside seating and people watch or never leave the locally owned shops.
Near your suite is a small Amish village. There you will find restaurant, a fresh market, ice cream shop, and keep shopping. This is a great place to take children. Don’t forget to stop in to Yoder end gets a slice of Keylime pie!
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Pinecraft Amish Community
Pinecraft ParkNear your suite is a small Amish village. There you will find restaurant, a fresh market, ice cream shop, and keep shopping. This is a great place to take children. Don’t forget to stop in to Yoder end gets a slice of Keylime pie!
Just have fun!
Get out of your suite and go have some fun!
Less than a mile away Evie’s has a driving range, putt putt, arcade, indoor & outdoor restaurant, and even a sand box for the kids.
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Evie's Family Golf Center
4735 Bee Ridge RdLess than a mile away Evie’s has a driving range, putt putt, arcade, indoor & outdoor restaurant, and even a sand box for the kids.
Tons of trampolines, zip line, Rockwall, trapeze, ninja warrior course, and much more! even if it’s raining outside you will have a ball!
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Sky Zone Trampoline Park
6180 Edgelake DrTons of trampolines, zip line, Rockwall, trapeze, ninja warrior course, and much more! even if it’s raining outside you will have a ball!
Tucked into the backside of Lido beach are mangroves. Lookup kayak rentals or just show up at this park on the weekends and rent a kayak or paddle board for your mangrove adventure!
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Ted Sperling Nature Park and mangrove tunnels
190 Taft DrTucked into the backside of Lido beach are mangroves. Lookup kayak rentals or just show up at this park on the weekends and rent a kayak or paddle board for your mangrove adventure!
This circus theme park is the perfect Place to take your children and get some energy out! It is walking distance to downtown and next to the skate park. Great place full of photo opportunities!
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Payne Park
2010 Adams LnThis circus theme park is the perfect Place to take your children and get some energy out! It is walking distance to downtown and next to the skate park. Great place full of photo opportunities!
Next do UTC mall find Nathan Benderson Park. This is a great place for bike riding, walking, rollerblading, and more!
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Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson CirNext do UTC mall find Nathan Benderson Park. This is a great place for bike riding, walking, rollerblading, and more!
Sightseeing
...and photo opps
Don’t forget to take a picture at the most iconic statue in Sarasota! Originally displayed in Sarasota in 2005 as a temporary exhibit. Purchased by late World War II veteran and Sarasota resident Jack Curran from the Sculpture Foundation (now Seward Johnson Atelier) and loaned to the city for 10 years. Formally became part of the city's public art collection in 2020
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Tħallija Mingħajr Kondizzjonijiet - Sarasota, FL
Don’t forget to take a picture at the most iconic statue in Sarasota! Originally displayed in Sarasota in 2005 as a temporary exhibit. Purchased by late World War II veteran and Sarasota resident Jack Curran from the Sculpture Foundation (now Seward Johnson Atelier) and loaned to the city for 10 years. Formally became part of the city's public art collection in 2020
For an excellent sunset view take a walk in bayfront Park. Overlooks the marina and Ringling Bridge. They are you can stop in to O’Leary and grab a drink or finger foods. If you are looking for more refined food head across the street to downtown Sarasota! Park also host a waterpark for children during warm weather months.
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Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrFor an excellent sunset view take a walk in bayfront Park. Overlooks the marina and Ringling Bridge. They are you can stop in to O’Leary and grab a drink or finger foods. If you are looking for more refined food head across the street to downtown Sarasota! Park also host a waterpark for children during warm weather months.
Grocery and take away meals!
About a mile away is a great Florida grocery store that has everything from produce to
About a mile from the suite is a Florida owned grocery store with everything from produce to take away meals. Grab sushi, fried chicken, fruit bowls, and more! Perfect for the beach!
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Publix Super Market at Sarasota Village Plaza
3690 Bee Ridge RdAbout a mile from the suite is a Florida owned grocery store with everything from produce to take away meals. Grab sushi, fried chicken, fruit bowls, and more! Perfect for the beach!
This local farmers market style grocery store is fresh, local, and a bargain. Stop into the food counter for a fresh lobster roll, ice cream, or sandwich!
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Detwiler's Farm Market
6000 Palmer BlvdThis local farmers market style grocery store is fresh, local, and a bargain. Stop into the food counter for a fresh lobster roll, ice cream, or sandwich!
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StSarasota now has 2 Whole Foods!
Animal Adventures
You can feed flamingos, pet a Tortoise, or hold a baby alligator!This Sarasota landmark has everything for kids and adults alike!
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdYou can feed flamingos, pet a Tortoise, or hold a baby alligator!This Sarasota landmark has everything for kids and adults alike!
Great place to take the family and learn about the local wildlife!
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyGreat place to take the family and learn about the local wildlife!
Feed a bear or tiger, hold a goat, and don’t miss the show!
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Big Cat Habitat u Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdFeed a bear or tiger, hold a goat, and don’t miss the show!
Food scene
Here is a few of Sarasota fabulous restaurant owned by fabulous people!
This restaurant and Fish market is a great place to stop in for lunch, dinner, or take food home to cook yourself. It’s outdoor tiki bar will put you in the island mood.
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Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailThis restaurant and Fish market is a great place to stop in for lunch, dinner, or take food home to cook yourself. It’s outdoor tiki bar will put you in the island mood.
In the mood for Thai food? This lovely restaurant also offers sushi and it’s a great place to catch a meal when you’re downtown.
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Drunken Poet Cafe
1572 Main StIn the mood for Thai food? This lovely restaurant also offers sushi and it’s a great place to catch a meal when you’re downtown.
FushiPoke
128 N Orange AveDesign your own poke bowl to die for!
A great place for brunch or dinner. Boca offers outside tables for people watch while you eat.
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Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveA great place for brunch or dinner. Boca offers outside tables for people watch while you eat.
Tucked in by the boat rentals Spearfish is one of my favorite new restaurant in town. If you’re renting a boat it’s arguably the best food from the water!
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SPEARFISH GRILLE
1265 Old Stickney Point RdTucked in by the boat rentals Spearfish is one of my favorite new restaurant in town. If you’re renting a boat it’s arguably the best food from the water!
Make the foodie in you happy with this lovely restaurant. But beware indigenous is known for staying true to the menu. Substitutions and changes are not allowed.
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Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links AveMake the foodie in you happy with this lovely restaurant. But beware indigenous is known for staying true to the menu. Substitutions and changes are not allowed.
If you don’t mind taking a drive. Make your way down Longboat Key to shore Longboat. This restaurant is known for it’s state of the art design. Using recycled water for their foliage and making everything in-house. Here the food and the view will be well worth the quaint beach Drive.
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Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway StIf you don’t mind taking a drive. Make your way down Longboat Key to shore Longboat. This restaurant is known for it’s state of the art design. Using recycled water for their foliage and making everything in-house. Here the food and the view will be well worth the quaint beach Drive.
Sarasota’s hidden gem is known for fresh fish fillet daily. It has live music 7 days a week in the backyard waiting area. Be ready to hang out listen to music and cheers with your friends while waiting. Owens is know for a 1-2 hour wait.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtSarasota’s hidden gem is known for fresh fish fillet daily. It has live music 7 days a week in the backyard waiting area. Be ready to hang out listen to music and cheers with your friends while waiting. Owens is know for a 1-2 hour wait.