Rich’s guidebook to Sarasota, Florida

Rich
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
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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 Dr
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Lido 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 Plaza
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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.
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 Ln
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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.
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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Ботанические сады Мари Селби
1534 Mound St
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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.

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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Парк Ринглинг-Бридж-Козуэй
John Ringling Causeway
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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.
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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Парк Бэйфронт
5 Bayfront Dr
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Take 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 Blvd
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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).
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 St
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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.
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 St
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Selva 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 Rd
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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.
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 E
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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.
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 Ct
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A 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 St
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If you need to pick up some groceries, Whole Foods is only a few blocks away.
The best Pizza in Sarasota. Grab a slice or two.
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🍕 Il Panificio Pizzeria
1703 Main Street
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The 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 Ave
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Only a few steps from our house, is one of the best restaurants in Florida.
The perfect place for an elegant, classy lunch.
The Garden Room Cafe' at Shoogie Boogies
1919 Morrill St
The 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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Театр Florida Studio
1241 N Palm Ave
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If 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 St
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Want 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 Dr
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There 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 St
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Do 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 Ave
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Enjoy 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 Dr
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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.

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 Dr
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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.

Coffee

Looking for local coffee houses? Check out Kahwa.
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Kahwa Coffee
204 2nd Ave S
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Looking for local coffee houses? Check out Kahwa.