Sarasota Ressler's guidebook
Visitor's Center
or www.mustdo.com/fl/sarasota-gulf-islands-venice-bradenton/tours
Sarasota County Visitor Information Center
1945 Fruitville Rdor www.mustdo.com/fl/sarasota-gulf-islands-venice-bradenton/tours
Things to do with kids
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
3815 N Tamiami TrailFun for families
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyFun for families
Shopping
Siesta Key Village
County Road 789 AlternateShopping & good food
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleShopping, food, and beautiful sunsets.
City/town information
Siesta Key
US #1 beach. Beautiful powder sand and green/blue water.
Food scene
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrGood food and atmosphere
The Point kitchen + cocktails + sunset
131 Bayview DriveGood food
multiple locations. Good food, drinks, and atmosphere.
90 locals recommend
Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean Blvdmultiple locations. Good food, drinks, and atmosphere.
Casey Key Fish House
801 Blackburn Point RdGreat food and wonderful atmosphere.
Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SGreat food and fun atmosphere
Jalisco Mexican Grill
8389 South Tamiami TrailGreat food! Pleasant staff
Great food and atmosphere. Terrific waitstaff. A bit more than average price but worth it.
56 locals recommend
Summer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaGreat food and atmosphere. Terrific waitstaff. A bit more than average price but worth it.