Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Tasty, fresh authentic Mexican food with an authentic Mexican mariachi band. They open at 5 and you will want to go early as it is a very popular place.
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Mi Pueblo El Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina - University
8405 Tuttle AveTasty, fresh authentic Mexican food with an authentic Mexican mariachi band. They open at 5 and you will want to go early as it is a very popular place.
Fast-fired pizza where you pick your own toppings. They are open for lunch through 10 pm daily.
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Blaze Pizza
215 N Cattlemen RdFast-fired pizza where you pick your own toppings. They are open for lunch through 10 pm daily.
Authentic British pub that has good food and lots of interesting beers. Dog friendly if you eat outside.
The White Horse Pub
6240 Lockwood Ridge RoadAuthentic British pub that has good food and lots of interesting beers. Dog friendly if you eat outside.
Really good breakfasts and lunches! They close mid-afternoon, however.
Peach's Restaurant - University
6386 N Lockwood Ridge RdReally good breakfasts and lunches! They close mid-afternoon, however.
Delicious breakfasts/lunches and indoor/outdoor seating. Dog friendly if you eat outside.
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Another Broken Egg Cafe
140 Avenida MessinaDelicious breakfasts/lunches and indoor/outdoor seating. Dog friendly if you eat outside.
Dog friendly if you eat outside, which actually had great ambiance, AWESOME seafood, best gazpacho in town, close to Lido Beach and upscale shopping on St. Armands Circle.
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Crab & Fin Restaurant
420 St Armands CirDog friendly if you eat outside, which actually had great ambiance, AWESOME seafood, best gazpacho in town, close to Lido Beach and upscale shopping on St. Armands Circle.
While they don't deliver, it is only 5 minutes away by car in the Publix Supermarket plaza. The food is very good, the prices very reasonable, and the speed at which you can get your food is incredible!
China Taste
329 Jacaranda BlvdWhile they don't deliver, it is only 5 minutes away by car in the Publix Supermarket plaza. The food is very good, the prices very reasonable, and the speed at which you can get your food is incredible!
Essentials
Fresh produce, much of it local and/or organic, Amish baked goods, sandwiches, seafood, ice cream - does it get any better?
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Detwiler's Farm Market
6000 Palmer BlvdFresh produce, much of it local and/or organic, Amish baked goods, sandwiches, seafood, ice cream - does it get any better?
Drinks & Nightlife
Solorzano's University
5895 Whitfield AveThey have good pizza and wings, trivia one night of the week, and a full bar.
While they also serve food, many people go there for the bar/ambiance.
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Outback Steakhouse
1900 4th St NWhile they also serve food, many people go there for the bar/ambiance.
Full bar? Check! Great food? Check! Dog friendly? Check! Live music at night? Check! Dancing at night? Check! Mattison's has it all and is in the heart of downtown Sarasota.
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Mattison's City Grille Downtown Sarasota
1 N Lemon AveFull bar? Check! Great food? Check! Dog friendly? Check! Live music at night? Check! Dancing at night? Check! Mattison's has it all and is in the heart of downtown Sarasota.
During the day there are fabulous views of the bay and some VERY nice yachts, a dog friendly dog park called Island Park, O'Leary's restaurant on the beach on Island Park, good food at Marina Jack restaurant, and it is right near the iconic "kissing statue" by the bay front.
At night, there is dancing, live music, a full bar, good food, and you can even reserve a spot on THE Marina Jack boat for a sunset cruise and amazing dinner. If you want something less formal, you can go on a sunset cruise aboard the party boat, LaBarge where there is live music, ok food, but a very festive atmosphere.
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marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaDuring the day there are fabulous views of the bay and some VERY nice yachts, a dog friendly dog park called Island Park, O'Leary's restaurant on the beach on Island Park, good food at Marina Jack restaurant, and it is right near the iconic "kissing statue" by the bay front.
At night, there is dancing, live music, a full bar, good food, and you can even reserve a spot on THE Marina Jack boat for a sunset cruise and amazing dinner. If you want something less formal, you can go on a sunset cruise aboard the party boat, LaBarge where there is live music, ok food, but a very festive atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Walking your dog, rollerblading, watching rowing practice, or just out for a stroll, Benderson park is a nice, new park 5 minutes from the house.
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Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson CirWalking your dog, rollerblading, watching rowing practice, or just out for a stroll, Benderson park is a nice, new park 5 minutes from the house.
A great place to go hiking around with or without your dog. Lots of shade, feels like you are in the forest in the middle of town, clean bathrooms and drinking fountains.
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Red Bug Slough Preserve
5200 S Beneva RdA great place to go hiking around with or without your dog. Lots of shade, feels like you are in the forest in the middle of town, clean bathrooms and drinking fountains.
The largest off-leash dog beach in the area, it is right near Sharkey's on the Pier on the Island of Venice. Some other things to do down on the Island include the Venice Little Theater, authentic Italian food open to the public on Friday nights at the Italian/American club, Gold Rush BBQ, walking along Venice jetty, and karaoke at the public beach pavilion certain nights of the week.
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Paw Park Beach
1900 Harbor Drive SouthThe largest off-leash dog beach in the area, it is right near Sharkey's on the Pier on the Island of Venice. Some other things to do down on the Island include the Venice Little Theater, authentic Italian food open to the public on Friday nights at the Italian/American club, Gold Rush BBQ, walking along Venice jetty, and karaoke at the public beach pavilion certain nights of the week.
The closest off-leash dog park - it is less than 10 minutes away. There isn't a lot of shade though so bring water. There is a little dog area (20 pounds), some agility equipment, and a designated training/time out area. There are also porta-potties in case of emergency.
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17th Street Paw Park
4570 17th StThe closest off-leash dog park - it is less than 10 minutes away. There isn't a lot of shade though so bring water. There is a little dog area (20 pounds), some agility equipment, and a designated training/time out area. There are also porta-potties in case of emergency.
Rated the #1 beach in the USA for several years, Siesta Key Beach is renowned for its powder white sand, beautiful water, beach volleyball, and recreation of all sorts from Kayaking and parasailing to swimming and laying out in the sun.
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Siesta Beach
Rated the #1 beach in the USA for several years, Siesta Key Beach is renowned for its powder white sand, beautiful water, beach volleyball, and recreation of all sorts from Kayaking and parasailing to swimming and laying out in the sun.
Stunning gardens in the heart of downtown Sarasota. A very popular place with horticulturists, photographers, and people who like to look at cool plants and pretty flowers!
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StStunning gardens in the heart of downtown Sarasota. A very popular place with horticulturists, photographers, and people who like to look at cool plants and pretty flowers!
Arts & Culture
Some of the biggest entertainers today come to perform at the Van Wezel, affectionately known to locals as the "purple cow" due to its purple exterior and also known as the "weasel" even though it is pronounced "Way-zel". You can dine onsite before the show, get last minute tickets, and certain times of the year there are concerts outside where you just need to bring along a blanket or folding chair.
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailSome of the biggest entertainers today come to perform at the Van Wezel, affectionately known to locals as the "purple cow" due to its purple exterior and also known as the "weasel" even though it is pronounced "Way-zel". You can dine onsite before the show, get last minute tickets, and certain times of the year there are concerts outside where you just need to bring along a blanket or folding chair.
A smaller venue and more local performers are found at The Players Centre, formerly known as The Players Theater.
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The Players Centre for Performing Arts
3501 Boulevard of the ArtsA smaller venue and more local performers are found at The Players Centre, formerly known as The Players Theater.
The infamous collection of art from around the world, collected by John and Mable Ringling, of the Ringling Brothers circus, is located less than 10 minutes from the house. There is also the circus museum on the property, as well as Mable Ringing's well-known rose gardens.
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdThe infamous collection of art from around the world, collected by John and Mable Ringling, of the Ringling Brothers circus, is located less than 10 minutes from the house. There is also the circus museum on the property, as well as Mable Ringing's well-known rose gardens.
Shopping
The newest, nicest mall in the entire area, The Mall at UTC is less than 10 minutes from the house. Excellent restaurants like the Cheesecake Factory and Season's 52, high end shopping, the Apple store, and valet parking if you desire! It is also a great place to go for a walk on a rainy day as it is light and bright.
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The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrThe newest, nicest mall in the entire area, The Mall at UTC is less than 10 minutes from the house. Excellent restaurants like the Cheesecake Factory and Season's 52, high end shopping, the Apple store, and valet parking if you desire! It is also a great place to go for a walk on a rainy day as it is light and bright.
One of the nicest, cleanest grocery stores around and only 5 minutes away, Publix - "where shopping is a pleasure" lives up to it's reputation.
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Publix Super Market at University Walk
2875 University PkwyOne of the nicest, cleanest grocery stores around and only 5 minutes away, Publix - "where shopping is a pleasure" lives up to it's reputation.
Excellent dining, high end as well as beach-wear shopping, right near Lido Beach, St. Armand's is more upscale than Siesta Key Village, but is very dog friendly and not as crowded with the "party-on" crowd.
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St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirExcellent dining, high end as well as beach-wear shopping, right near Lido Beach, St. Armand's is more upscale than Siesta Key Village, but is very dog friendly and not as crowded with the "party-on" crowd.
Entertainment & Activities
A popular budget theater where all seats are less than $2.00 unless the price recently went up. The shows are a little older, the seats not as comfy as the new theaters, and the floors are a little sticky, but the price is right if you want to take the family out to a last minute movie since it is located 5 minutes from the house!
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Parkway 8 Cinema
6300 Lockwood Ridge RdA popular budget theater where all seats are less than $2.00 unless the price recently went up. The shows are a little older, the seats not as comfy as the new theaters, and the floors are a little sticky, but the price is right if you want to take the family out to a last minute movie since it is located 5 minutes from the house!
A great place to go as an individual or to take the family. You can see HUGE alligators, feed the flamingos, and take in some educational classes about all sorts of different animals. It is also only about 10 minutes from the house.
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdA great place to go as an individual or to take the family. You can see HUGE alligators, feed the flamingos, and take in some educational classes about all sorts of different animals. It is also only about 10 minutes from the house.
Excellent food, extremely comfortable seats, the CineBistro is one of the newest movie theaters in town that makes going to the movies such a treat!
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CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami TrailExcellent food, extremely comfortable seats, the CineBistro is one of the newest movie theaters in town that makes going to the movies such a treat!