SRQ and Beyond!

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SRQ and Beyond!

City Information

It's known for the world-famous Ringling Museum of Art, as well as a collection of excellent performing arts companies and an active community of artists and craftspeople creating unique works. Sarasota is also one of the best places to visit in Florida for a beach vacation. Sarasota's beaches are renowned as some of the most famous in the world with miles of stunning, fine white sand. In Sarasota, the sun shines all year round and there is no snow to worry about. The weather stays humid and hot during the summers, coupled with frequent rain showers in the evening. Combined with the sea breeze and the rain, Sarasota has a pleasantly tropical weather that never gets too cold. If you’re tired of the snow, wearing mittens, and shoveling snow out your driveway, visiting Sarasota, Florida might be the best break for you!
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Sarasota
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It's known for the world-famous Ringling Museum of Art, as well as a collection of excellent performing arts companies and an active community of artists and craftspeople creating unique works. Sarasota is also one of the best places to visit in Florida for a beach vacation. Sarasota's beaches are renowned as some of the most famous in the world with miles of stunning, fine white sand. In Sarasota, the sun shines all year round and there is no snow to worry about. The weather stays humid and hot during the summers, coupled with frequent rain showers in the evening. Combined with the sea breeze and the rain, Sarasota has a pleasantly tropical weather that never gets too cold. If you’re tired of the snow, wearing mittens, and shoveling snow out your driveway, visiting Sarasota, Florida might be the best break for you!

Food Scene

You won't find better ice cream in Sarasota than at Main Street Creamery. They serve locally made Yoder's Southern Creamery ice cream! I highly recommend this place as I personally know the owners. You won't be disappointed when visiting downtown SRQ.
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Main Street Creamery
1359 Main St
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You won't find better ice cream in Sarasota than at Main Street Creamery. They serve locally made Yoder's Southern Creamery ice cream! I highly recommend this place as I personally know the owners. You won't be disappointed when visiting downtown SRQ.
Casual, contemporary option for Japanese & Thai fusion fare. They are also well-known for their creative & delicious selection of Sushi. This is my go to sushi restaurant in Sarasota. My personal favorite is the Hot Lava Roll. Nice atmosphere and great service!
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Pacific Rim
1859 Hillview St
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Casual, contemporary option for Japanese & Thai fusion fare. They are also well-known for their creative & delicious selection of Sushi. This is my go to sushi restaurant in Sarasota. My personal favorite is the Hot Lava Roll. Nice atmosphere and great service!
Best tacos in town!
Fire Tacos
886 S Packinghouse Rd
Best tacos in town!
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KaCey's Seafood and More
4904 Fruitville Rd
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Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon Ave
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Whitney's
6990 Gulf of Mexico Dr
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Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront Dr
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Venezia Italian Restaurant
373 St Armands Cir
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Postal 98 Cafe
1240 Yoder Ave
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Der Dutchman Sarasota
3713 Bahia Vista St
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Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista St
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Jack Dusty
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr
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Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront Dr
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Station 400
400 N Lemon Ave
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Blue Dolphin Cafe
470 John Ringling Blvd
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Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami Trail
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Baker & Wife
2157 Siesta Dr
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Sarasota
Ford's Garage Sarasota
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Bangkok Restaurant
4791 Swift Rd
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Project Coffee
538 S Pineapple Ave
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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr
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Five-O Donut Co
2241 Ringling Blvd
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Get all your grocery needs for a good price!
Detwiler's Farm Market
Get all your grocery needs for a good price!
Reyna's Taqueria (Main Location)

Beaches

Unlike beaches elsewhere that are made up mostly of pulverized coral, Siesta Beach's sand is 99% quartz, most of which comes from the Appalachian Mountains. Over time the feldspar and mica have been removed from the rock, leaving almost pure quartz. Even on the hottest days, the sand is so reflective that it feels cool underfoot.
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Spiaggia di Siesta
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Unlike beaches elsewhere that are made up mostly of pulverized coral, Siesta Beach's sand is 99% quartz, most of which comes from the Appalachian Mountains. Over time the feldspar and mica have been removed from the rock, leaving almost pure quartz. Even on the hottest days, the sand is so reflective that it feels cool underfoot.
Lido Beach is very popular and attracts visitors from all over the world. While the beach isn't as large as nearby Siesta Key Beach, I describe Sarasota's Lido Beach as more relaxed and less crowded.
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Spiaggia di Lido Key
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
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Lido Beach is very popular and attracts visitors from all over the world. While the beach isn't as large as nearby Siesta Key Beach, I describe Sarasota's Lido Beach as more relaxed and less crowded.
Sandwiched between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key boasts some of the best beaches near Sarasota. Access to these nice beaches may be limited, but trust me, they are definitely worth it. Once you arrive in these white sand havens, you’ll be rewarded with 10 miles of uncrowded and untouched beaches. There are no concessions and amenities available at these beaches. So, make sure to pack food, beach chairs, drinks and other essentials before visiting these seaside hangouts.
Beaches of Longboat Key
775 Longboat Club Rd
Sandwiched between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key boasts some of the best beaches near Sarasota. Access to these nice beaches may be limited, but trust me, they are definitely worth it. Once you arrive in these white sand havens, you’ll be rewarded with 10 miles of uncrowded and untouched beaches. There are no concessions and amenities available at these beaches. So, make sure to pack food, beach chairs, drinks and other essentials before visiting these seaside hangouts.

Sightseeing

Jungle Gardens is a family owned and operated park. There is something for all ages! You will have up close interactions with animals and nature. They have more then 200 native and exotic animals. You are guaranteed to have some fun!
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Giardini della Giungla di Sarasota
3701 Bay Shore Rd
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Jungle Gardens is a family owned and operated park. There is something for all ages! You will have up close interactions with animals and nature. They have more then 200 native and exotic animals. You are guaranteed to have some fun!
Grande Habitat di Gatti e Santuario della Costa del Golfo
7101 Palmer Blvd
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Giardini Botanici di Marie Selby
1534 Mound St
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Laboratorio Marino Mote
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
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Giardini della Giungla di Sarasota
3701 Bay Shore Rd
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Popstroke
195 University Town Center Drive
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Shopping

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University Town Center
257 N Cattlemen Rd
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Arts & Entertainment

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Sala delle arti dello spettacolo Van Wezel
777 N Tamiami Trail
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John and Mable Ringling Museum
5401 Bay Shore Rd
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A great place to catch a movie and delicious food options!
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CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami Trail
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A great place to catch a movie and delicious food options!
TerraNova Equestrian Center is Florida’s newest equestrian competition venue. Tucked into the picturesque countryside of Myakka City, in Manatee County, TerraNova is a welcoming setting for all levels of equestrian competition. Our equestrian center and estate property is located approximately 30 minutes from Sarasota’s world-famous beaches, exciting downtown area, shopping, the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and many diverse cultural events and venues.
TerraNova Equestrian Center
TerraNova Equestrian Center is Florida’s newest equestrian competition venue. Tucked into the picturesque countryside of Myakka City, in Manatee County, TerraNova is a welcoming setting for all levels of equestrian competition. Our equestrian center and estate property is located approximately 30 minutes from Sarasota’s world-famous beaches, exciting downtown area, shopping, the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and many diverse cultural events and venues.