Sharon’s Sarasota Guidebook
Food scene
Tiki inspired outdoor seating, delicious brick oven pizza.
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Mattison's City Grille Downtown Sarasota
1 N Lemon AveTiki inspired outdoor seating, delicious brick oven pizza.
Don't miss the eclectic outdoor seating out back. Get there early, often a wait. Food is superb as well.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtDon't miss the eclectic outdoor seating out back. Get there early, often a wait. Food is superb as well.
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami TrailWaterfront. Great seafood.
Newly opened coffee shoppe within walking distance. Excellent beverages, pastries and sandwiches.!
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Postal 98 Cafe
1240 Yoder AveNewly opened coffee shoppe within walking distance. Excellent beverages, pastries and sandwiches.!
The Old Salty Dog City island
1601 Ken Thompson PkwyBritish pub on the bay.
Station 400
400 N Lemon AveGreat breakfast spot, fun mimosas, cute outdoor patio.
Adjacent to Siesta Key South Bridge. We have sighted dolphins while dining here. Can rent jet skis nearby.
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The Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill
1500 Stickney Point RdAdjacent to Siesta Key South Bridge. We have sighted dolphins while dining here. Can rent jet skis nearby.
Less than 1.5 miles away. Casual and lively, cool outdoor seating.
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The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill
3602 Webber StLess than 1.5 miles away. Casual and lively, cool outdoor seating.
Just down the road in Pinecraft, call ahead, bike or walk and pick it up. Papa Joe's pizza is my favorite.
Village Pizzas By Emma
3350 Bahia Vista StJust down the road in Pinecraft, call ahead, bike or walk and pick it up. Papa Joe's pizza is my favorite.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailServing fresh catch. Outside Tiki bar.
Be sure to try one of their famous cinnamon rolls, seriously! And the Deli and Fruit Market are great places to purchase fresh groceries.
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Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StBe sure to try one of their famous cinnamon rolls, seriously! And the Deli and Fruit Market are great places to purchase fresh groceries.
Ann Marie's Southern Cream
3303 Bahia Vista StTHE most delicious creamy ice cream!
Sightseeing
Worth going to! Don't miss the shows.
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Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdWorth going to! Don't miss the shows.
A short walk away. Rent three wheeled bikes for a reasonable rate. Tell Jake Ammon and Sharon sent you.
Lapp's Bike Rentals
3407 Estrada StA short walk away. Rent three wheeled bikes for a reasonable rate. Tell Jake Ammon and Sharon sent you.
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Plenty of alligators to see.
1420 Gilbert Ave., Sarasota. Walking distance. The social center of Pinecraft. Shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball. Explore the woods behind where snowy owls have been spotted.
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Pinecraft Park
1420 Gilbert Ave1420 Gilbert Ave., Sarasota. Walking distance. The social center of Pinecraft. Shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball. Explore the woods behind where snowy owls have been spotted.
Red Barn Flea Market
1707 1st StA HUGE Market. Check days and hours before going.
Get to mingle with and feed flamingos right out of your hands!
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdGet to mingle with and feed flamingos right out of your hands!
World famous for its soft white sand. Go early, parking can be crowded.
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Siesta Beach
World famous for its soft white sand. Go early, parking can be crowded.
My personal favorite beach, less crowded. Playground, grills and picnic area, trails and bird watching.
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South Lido Key Beach Park on the Gulf
Benjamin Franklin DriveMy personal favorite beach, less crowded. Playground, grills and picnic area, trails and bird watching.
1371 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. Lovely natural skin care products and perfumes direct from Italy. Italian owned, general samples.
HERBARIUM
1450 Boulevard of the Arts1371 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. Lovely natural skin care products and perfumes direct from Italy. Italian owned, general samples.
Izindawo zokuhlanganyela ze-Marie Selby Botanical
1534 Mound StAcres of peaceful beauty!
The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View DrThe view of Sarasota from the rooftop bar is incredible!