Savannah & Chandler
Things To Do
To & From Sarasota, Florida
Air Travel: For those of you traveling in from out of town, you have several airport options. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) Located approximately 45 minutes from Sarasota. Tampa International Airport (TPA) Located approximately 60 minutes from Sarasota. Car Rental: Renting a car will be your best option to get around town. Here are the car rental companies located at each of the local airports. Sarasota Airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National & Thrifty St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, & Hertz Tampa Airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National & Thrifty
Siesta Key Beach
Visit the beautiful Siesta Key Beach, ranked number one beach in America year after year!
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 14 acre open-air and under-glass museum of thousands of colorful and exotic plants.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
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.
St. Armands Circle
St. Armands Circle is a collection of fine shops and restaurants separated from the mainland by Sarasota Bay.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art opened in 1931 and features paintings and sculptures from around the world.
Paradise Adventures Sarasota
Spend the day on the water with kayak and paddle board rentals and tours.
Cafe Epicure
The atmosphere is casual but our quality is outstanding. Head chef, Stefano Sasso, is a native of Ischia, an island off the Naples coast. He prepares each dish carefully using only the freshest ingredients. Everything here is made from scratch; sauces, fresh pasta, bread, desserts and gelato.
Jack Dusty
Jack Dusty is located at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Blending Sarasota’s vibrant cultural lifestyle with an ambiance reflective of sand and sky. The best of what Sarasota offers–creativity and energy, merged with natural features and artistic diversity.
State Street Eating House + Cocktails
Enter State Street and in an instant you’re in a Mid-Century Industrial Chic eatery! Once a defunct bakery, it now showcases exposed rafters, reclaimed wood, iron, and concrete - blending urban cool with sustainable design. The eatery is a testament to urban cool meets green building!
Boca Kitchen Bar & Market
Seasonal, fresh ingredients thoughtfully sourced with local fare wherever possible. Cozy and comfortable neighborhood ambiance.
Station 400
Locally sourced American breakfast & lunch bites served in a restored train depot dating to 1852.
Clasico Italian Chophouse
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.
Shore Longboat Key
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.
Selva Downtown Sarasota
Selva’s Nuevo Latino ceviche cuisine represents the marriage of exotic flavors from Latin America and the United States.
Mediterraneo
With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened in 1996.
Ophelia's on the Bay
Casually elegant seafood restaurant with views from floor-to-ceiling windows & a bayside patio.
Southside Deli
The perfect little lunch spot! The bread and the soups are made fresh daily. Dine in or take it on the go.
Crab & Fin Restaurant
Airy, upscale-casual spot with patio & bar serving a variety of seafood & an extensive wine list.
GREEN ZEBRA CAFE
The Green Zebra Cafe is an organic, vegan cafe with two locations and great breakfast, lunch, and dinner options!
Blu Kouzina
Blu Kouzina is a refined Greek restaurant with traditional cuisine, ample sidewalk seating & many Greek wines.
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
High-end seafood dishes & choice meats are prepared in sleek, contemporary surroundings.
Marina Jack
Seafood spot with an outdoor raw bar patio, upstairs dining room, piano bar & expansive water views.
Sage
Sage Restaurant brings an international culinary experience to guests with worldly cuisine and inspired cocktails in a stunning downtown Sarasota location.
Chart House
High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.
The Cottage
Seafood restaurant with an elevated tropical vibe for dishes with American & Japanese influences.
The Hub Baja Grill
Pan-Latin fare & margaritas are the draws at this festive, tropical-themed eatery with live music.
Beso
Innovative tapas and cocktails in an energetic, trendy environment.