The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art opened in 1931 and features paintings and sculptures from around the world.
St. Armands Circle is a collection of fine shops and restaurants separated from the mainland by Sarasota Bay.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 14 acre open-air and under-glass museum of thousands of colorful and exotic plants.
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.
Visit the beautiful Siesta Key Beach, ranked number one beach in America year after year!
Spend the day on the water with kayak and paddle board rentals and tours.
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.
High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.
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.
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 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.
Seafood spot with an outdoor raw bar patio, upstairs dining room, piano bar & expansive water views.
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!
Seasonal, fresh ingredients thoughtfully sourced with local fare wherever possible. Cozy and comfortable neighborhood ambiance.
Locally sourced American breakfast & lunch bites served in a restored train depot dating to 1852.
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.
Selva’s Nuevo Latino ceviche cuisine represents the marriage of exotic flavors from Latin America and the United States.
Casually elegant seafood restaurant with views from floor-to-ceiling windows & a bayside patio.
Sage Restaurant brings an international culinary experience to guests with worldly cuisine and inspired cocktails in a stunning downtown Sarasota location.