Rich’s guidebook to Sarasota, Florida
Sightseeing
Downtown Sarasota and the Bayfront are awesome place to hang out, walk or find a drinking hole and listen to live music.
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Sarasota
Downtown Sarasota and the Bayfront are awesome place to hang out, walk or find a drinking hole and listen to live music.
Lido Beach is a great place to spend the day or take a long walk in the morning or night.
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Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrLido Beach is a great place to spend the day or take a long walk in the morning or night.
If you love the water, you definitely want to rent a boat for a day. You can rent out of Marina Jack and hit all the different barrier islands - even pull up to the beach.
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Sarasota Boat Rental
2 Marina PlazaIf you love the water, you definitely want to rent a boat for a day. You can rent out of Marina Jack and hit all the different barrier islands - even pull up to the beach.
You are located in middle of Towles Court, so enjoy the area - go on an art walk or eat at one of the many amazing places like Indigenous.
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Towles Court Artist Colony
1938 Adams LnYou are located in middle of Towles Court, so enjoy the area - go on an art walk or eat at one of the many amazing places like Indigenous.
If you love a quiet walk on the bay front, or happen to be into flowers and trees, Selby is a great getaway for an hour or two.
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Izindawo zokuhlanganyela ze-Marie Selby Botanical
1534 Mound StIf you love a quiet walk on the bay front, or happen to be into flowers and trees, Selby is a great getaway for an hour or two.
Walk / Excercise
Locals walk the bridge in the morning or night. It's an awesome view and great walk (or run). You can start from downtown and walk over to St. Armands Circle and back.
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Ringling Bridge Causeway Park
John Ringling CausewayLocals walk the bridge in the morning or night. It's an awesome view and great walk (or run). You can start from downtown and walk over to St. Armands Circle and back.
Take a walk around Bayfront Park and stop by O'Learys for a drink. Awesome way to start or end the day.
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Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrTake a walk around Bayfront Park and stop by O'Learys for a drink. Awesome way to start or end the day.
Food scene
Green Zebra (two locations - one on St. Armands and one Downtown on Main Street) offer the best vegan / healthy options for breakfast and lunch. (Don't worry they also have non-vegan too).
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GREEN ZEBRA CAFE, LLC
476 John Ringling BlvdGreen Zebra (two locations - one on St. Armands and one Downtown on Main Street) offer the best vegan / healthy options for breakfast and lunch. (Don't worry they also have non-vegan too).
Pacific Rim is a favorite of the locals for Sushi and Thai. This place has an awesome night-life vibe with amazing selection of food and drinks. Ask for Veth, and tell him Rich sent you.
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Pacific Rim
1859 Hillview StPacific Rim is a favorite of the locals for Sushi and Thai. This place has an awesome night-life vibe with amazing selection of food and drinks. Ask for Veth, and tell him Rich sent you.
Selva is one of our coolest places to enjoy fine dining. South American inspired cuisine and great bar. Located downtown on Main Street.
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Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StSelva is one of our coolest places to enjoy fine dining. South American inspired cuisine and great bar. Located downtown on Main Street.
The absolute best place to grab some amazing vegan / raw food. It's on the edge of downtown. You can grab and go, and enjoy this amazing food your entire vacation.
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ionie Retreat and Organic Raw Food Cafe
1444 Fruitville RdThe absolute best place to grab some amazing vegan / raw food. It's on the edge of downtown. You can grab and go, and enjoy this amazing food your entire vacation.
Do you love BBQ? Then definitely talk a short walk to Nancy's. Located in Burns Court it has a great vibe and even better food.
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Nancy's Bar-B-Q
14475 State Road 70 EDo you love BBQ? Then definitely talk a short walk to Nancy's. Located in Burns Court it has a great vibe and even better food.
A really cool place to enjoy some fresh fish. Located in Burn's Court downtown, only a few blocks away.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtA really cool place to enjoy some fresh fish. Located in Burn's Court downtown, only a few blocks away.
If you need to pick up some groceries, Whole Foods is only a few blocks away.
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Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StIf you need to pick up some groceries, Whole Foods is only a few blocks away.
🍕 Il Panificio Pizzeria
1703 Main StreetThe best Pizza in Sarasota. Grab a slice or two.
Only a few steps from our house, is one of the best restaurants in Florida.
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Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links AveOnly a few steps from our house, is one of the best restaurants in Florida.
The Garden Room Cafe' at Shoogie Boogies
1919 Morrill StThe perfect place for an elegant, classy lunch.
Entertainment
If you can, check out a show at the Florida Studio Theatre. Its a great way to spend an evening downtown.
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Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm AveIf you can, check out a show at the Florida Studio Theatre. Its a great way to spend an evening downtown.
Want to go to the movies. Only a couple blocks away is Hollywood 11.
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Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main StWant to go to the movies. Only a couple blocks away is Hollywood 11.
Bars
There is no better way to enjoy the sunset than having a drink at the Lido Tiki Bar.
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Lido Key Tiki Bar 🗿
1234 Benjamin Franklin DrThere is no better way to enjoy the sunset than having a drink at the Lido Tiki Bar.
Do you smoke cigars? This is the best place to smoke a stogie and watch the game.
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Smokin' Joes
1448 Main StDo you smoke cigars? This is the best place to smoke a stogie and watch the game.
Enjoy the Roof Top Bar at the Art Ovation Hotel. Live Music on Fridays and Saturdays. It has a great view of the city.
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Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
1255 N Palm AveEnjoy the Roof Top Bar at the Art Ovation Hotel. Live Music on Fridays and Saturdays. It has a great view of the city.
Located on Bayfront Park on the water. Only a few blocks from our place. Great place for outside drinks, live music and view of the bay.
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Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrLocated on Bayfront Park on the water. Only a few blocks from our place. Great place for outside drinks, live music and view of the bay.
Relaxation
If you want to get a massage, facial you can certainly do that at the Ritz Spa - but if you are just looking for a couple hours of quiet and steam, sauna and jacuzzi - the Ritz offers a day pass for $60. It's well worth it.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
1111 Ritz Carlton DrIf you want to get a massage, facial you can certainly do that at the Ritz Spa - but if you are just looking for a couple hours of quiet and steam, sauna and jacuzzi - the Ritz offers a day pass for $60. It's well worth it.
Coffee
Kahwa Coffee
204 2nd Ave SLooking for local coffee houses? Check out Kahwa.