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Things To Do

Local Activities & Favorite Restaurants

Siesta Beach

948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

Visit the beautiful Siesta Key Beach, ranked number one beach in America year after year!

St. Armands Circle

300 Madison Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
, 941-388-1554

St. Armands Circle is a collection of fine shops and restaurants separated from the mainland by Sarasota Bay.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota

1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
, 941-366-5731

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 14 acre open-air and under-glass museum of thousands of colorful and exotic plants.

Mote Marine Laboratory

225 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
, 941-388-4441

At Mote Marine Aquarium, you can explore the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and interactive exhibits. See sharks, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
, 941-359-5700

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art opened in 1931 and features paintings and sculptures from around the world.

Paradise Adventures Sarasota

190 Taft Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
, 941-275-2971

Spend the day on the water with kayak and paddle board rentals and tours.

Station 400

400 North Lemon Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
, (941) 906-1400

Breakfast / Lunch Locally sourced American breakfast & lunch bites served in a restored train depot dating to 1852.

Green Zebra Cafe

476 John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236
, (941) 388-2848

The Green Zebra Cafe is an organic, vegan cafe with two locations and great breakfast, lunch, and dinner options!

Simon's Coffee House

5900 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231

Raw, vegan & vegetarian eats are featured at this lively venue with a dog–friendly patio.

Southside Deli

1825 Hillview Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
, (941) 330-9302

Breakfast / Lunch The perfect little lunch spot! The bread and the soups are made fresh daily. Dine in or take it on the go.

Marina Jack

2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236
, (941) 365-4232

Seafood spot with an outdoor raw bar patio, upstairs dining room, piano bar & expansive water views.

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

412 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Casual bayfront staple with seafood specialties, a dockside patio & fish-themed decor.

Chart House

201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228

High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.

Shore Longboat Key

800 Broadway Street, Longboat Key, FL 34228
, (941) 259-4600

Seafood / American Shore is an interpretation of open-air, mid-century beach cafes of Southern California. Oceanside diner with modern decor serving unique seafood dishes, burgers & salads plus cocktails.

Venezia Italian Restaurant

373 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236

Bright cafe offering classic Italian dishes, including pasta, pizza & entrees, plus sidewalk tables.

Columbia Restaurant

411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236

Traditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905.

Blu Kouzina

25 North Boulevard of the Presidents, Sarasota, FL 34236
, (941) 388-2619

Blu Kouzina is a refined Greek restaurant with traditional cuisine, ample sidewalk seating & many Greek wines.

Crab & Fin Restaurant

420 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
, (941) 388-3964

Airy, upscale-casual spot with patio & bar serving a variety of seafood & an extensive wine list.

Clasico Italian Chophouse

1341 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
, (941) 957-0700

Contemporary American Clasico offers a comfortable place to eat and drink well, featuring a menu of comfort food with a healthy twist. Lunch begins at 11:30 AM. Hungry after hours? Try our amazing late night fare from 11 p.m. to close. Luxurious outdoor seating with the best view of downtown Sarasota will be the perfect landing for an afternoon coffee.