Chris’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Voted #1 beach in America over the years. The house is 2 miles from the south bridge access to the key.
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Siesta Beach
Voted #1 beach in America over the years. The house is 2 miles from the south bridge access to the key.
Great local beach with plenty of parking when Siesta beach is too crowded.
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Turtle Beach
Great local beach with plenty of parking when Siesta beach is too crowded.
The only beach accessed snorkeling site in Sarasota. Park at beach access 12 and walk south until the beach dead ends.
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Point Of Rocks
7132 Point of Rocks CirThe only beach accessed snorkeling site in Sarasota. Park at beach access 12 and walk south until the beach dead ends.
Myakka Canopy Walkway and Observation Tower
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyGreat local aquarium for all ages.
Food scene
Great place for Thai food! Authentic cuisine, great service, and good prices.
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Isan Thai Restaurant
5758 S Tamiami TrailGreat place for Thai food! Authentic cuisine, great service, and good prices.
Best crab chowder in town! Tiki bar for late night drinks and live music!
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Captain Curt's Sniki Tiki
1204 Old Stickney Point RdBest crab chowder in town! Tiki bar for late night drinks and live music!
Typically voted best seafood around. Easy location off US-41
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Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailTypically voted best seafood around. Easy location off US-41
Great Mexican food/drinks walking distance to the house!
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El Toro Bravo Restaurant
3218 Clark RdGreat Mexican food/drinks walking distance to the house!
Great breakfast and brunch with a lot of vegetarian options
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Simon's Coffee House
5900 South Tamiami TrailGreat breakfast and brunch with a lot of vegetarian options
Best ambiance in Sarasota and fantastic food. Sit outside with a drink while you wait for a table (no reservations accepted). Fresh fish and seafood boils.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtBest ambiance in Sarasota and fantastic food. Sit outside with a drink while you wait for a table (no reservations accepted). Fresh fish and seafood boils.
Neighborhoods
Restaurants and bars open until late right in the neighborhood (1 mile from house)
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Gulf Gate Estates
Restaurants and bars open until late right in the neighborhood (1 mile from house)