Guidebook for Sarasota
Drinks & Nightlife
Siesta Key Village
County Road 789 AlternateEither by day or by night, always fun to be had!
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub
3877 Clark RdGreat local hangout
JDub's Brewing Company
1215 Mango AveGreat local beers!
Big Top Brewing Company
975 Cattlemen RdGreat local beers!
Darwin Brewing and Taproom
803 17th Avenue WestAwesome beers, sketchy neighborhood.
Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th St WGreat local brews, and a fun venue! Sketchy neighborhood.
A little bit for everyone. Lots of bars, eateries, shops. All set up on 3 streets, and with a strip mall type of vibe. Local hangout.
Gulf Gate Place
Gulf Gate PlaceA little bit for everyone. Lots of bars, eateries, shops. All set up on 3 streets, and with a strip mall type of vibe. Local hangout.
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdAlways great acts here.
Pub food and live music next to the mooring field for Marina Jacks. Great views
171 locals recommend
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrPub food and live music next to the mooring field for Marina Jacks. Great views
Calusa Brewing
5377 Derek Ave Some of the best local craft beer in the area!
Essentials
Great deli sandwiches, and all your grocery needs.
12 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Sarasota Village Plaza
3690 Bee Ridge RdGreat deli sandwiches, and all your grocery needs.
Walgreens
3601 Bee Ridge RdEverything you need, and has a liquor store attached.
Food Scene
Starbucks
1375 S Tamiami Trailshort walk from the condo
El Ceviche
3664 Webber StThe name is Cevichef. Very good Peruvian food
Solorzano Bros. - Webber St.
3604 Webber StGreat slices!
Guerrero's Bakery and Mexican Restaurant
3557 Webber StAwesome pan dulce and mexican food. Not expensive.
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StGreat Amish food and bakery
Der Dutchman Sarasota
3713 Bahia Vista StAmish food. Get there early, or long waits.
Denny's
3701 Bee Ridge RdShort walk. Standard Americana grub.
One half is a sit down restaurant, and the other half is a sports bar/pub. Tons of beers on tap.
13 locals recommend
Miller's Ale House - Sarasota
3800 Kenny DrOne half is a sit down restaurant, and the other half is a sports bar/pub. Tons of beers on tap.
Entertainment & Activities
CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami TrailDinner and a movie! Make sure to make reservations!
Shopping
Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueLarge and in charge! Fun to browse!
The Butcher's Block Gourmet Market
3242 17th StGreat deli and wine shop
Arts & Culture
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailGreat shows here. Get tickets early!!
Mostly amateur acts. Inexpensive and entertaining.
62 locals recommend
Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami TrailMostly amateur acts. Inexpensive and entertaining.
Ringling Museum station
The art and the grounds are stunning
Parks & Nature
Huge, camping, hiking and canopy walk. Nature lovers rejoice!
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Huge, camping, hiking and canopy walk. Nature lovers rejoice!
Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson CirLarge man made lake for rowers. Large walking/biking trail.
Usually ranked #1 in the US. Beautiful white sand beach, a definite must see.
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
Usually ranked #1 in the US. Beautiful white sand beach, a definite must see.