Sandy Toes Retreat guidebook

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Sandy Toes Retreat guidebook

Sightseeing

It's a stunning Beach! Get those toes in the sand and enjoy! Bring lots of sunscreen and towels. There are chairs and an umbrella for you to use at the rental property!
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Венис-Бич
101 The Esplanade S
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It's a stunning Beach! Get those toes in the sand and enjoy! Bring lots of sunscreen and towels. There are chairs and an umbrella for you to use at the rental property!
Shhhh!!! Florida's Best Kept Secret.... Be prepared for the $7 toll to cross the bridge. I promise it is worth the visit! Plan to spend an entire day here so you can rent a golf cart and cruise the entire island. The beaches are stunning and the history is exciting! Gasparilla Inn is one of the most beautiful historic hotels on the gulf coast. Don't miss this beautiful place!
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Boca Grande
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Shhhh!!! Florida's Best Kept Secret.... Be prepared for the $7 toll to cross the bridge. I promise it is worth the visit! Plan to spend an entire day here so you can rent a golf cart and cruise the entire island. The beaches are stunning and the history is exciting! Gasparilla Inn is one of the most beautiful historic hotels on the gulf coast. Don't miss this beautiful place!

Boat Rentals

This is a great place to rent a boat to enjoy all the sightseeing, dolphins, manatees, and other wildlife that Florida has to offer.
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Allure Boat Rentals
1937 Beach Rd
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This is a great place to rent a boat to enjoy all the sightseeing, dolphins, manatees, and other wildlife that Florida has to offer.

Sailing

Enjoy an incredible experience sailing off into the sunset on your own private 2 hour sailing excursion. Do as much or as little as you want. Yes, the captain will even let you take the wheel! This is truly an unforgettable experience. Lookup their website for more information!
Sail Venice
1968 Tarpon Center Dr
Enjoy an incredible experience sailing off into the sunset on your own private 2 hour sailing excursion. Do as much or as little as you want. Yes, the captain will even let you take the wheel! This is truly an unforgettable experience. Lookup their website for more information!

Fishing

If you are interested in cooking up some of your very own fresh catch of the day without the hassle of baiting your own hook, finding the best fishing spots, or filleting your own fish, give Venice Reef Charters a call! Captain Phil Bloom provides Florida Fishing Charter trips in the Sarasota Intercoastal plus Near shore and Offshore of the Gulf of Mexico. With 30 years of trip guiding experience, Captain Phil travels the Venice, Nokomis, Sarasota regions of the Water. Lookup their website for more information!
Venice Reef Charters
212 N Tamiami Trail
If you are interested in cooking up some of your very own fresh catch of the day without the hassle of baiting your own hook, finding the best fishing spots, or filleting your own fish, give Venice Reef Charters a call! Captain Phil Bloom provides Florida Fishing Charter trips in the Sarasota Intercoastal plus Near shore and Offshore of the Gulf of Mexico. With 30 years of trip guiding experience, Captain Phil travels the Venice, Nokomis, Sarasota regions of the Water. Lookup their website for more information!

Shopping

Great shopping at our local Venice merchants offering everything from fun knick knacks, souvenirs, resort wear, home decor, culinary arts, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, children's toy shops, and more!
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Historic Downtown Venice, FL
101 W Venice Ave
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Great shopping at our local Venice merchants offering everything from fun knick knacks, souvenirs, resort wear, home decor, culinary arts, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, children's toy shops, and more!

Bicycling

Our incredible Legacy Bike Trail runs 12 miles from Venice all the way up to South Sarasota. A must do for avid cyclists!
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Legacy Trail (Sarasota to Venice Rail-Trail)
Legacy Trail
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Our incredible Legacy Bike Trail runs 12 miles from Venice all the way up to South Sarasota. A must do for avid cyclists!

Food scene

We are born and raised Chicagoans. We know good food! Enjoy these tried and true suggestions:
Arrive 45 minutes before you want to eat... Reservations are not available, but you are free to check-in and walk the scenic fishing pier or grab a drink at the Tiki Bar & listen to live music as you wait to be seated. This place is famous for their energetic ambiance and beautiful beach views! Play some cornhole or volleyball before or after dinner... Food is delicious too!
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Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr S
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Arrive 45 minutes before you want to eat... Reservations are not available, but you are free to check-in and walk the scenic fishing pier or grab a drink at the Tiki Bar & listen to live music as you wait to be seated. This place is famous for their energetic ambiance and beautiful beach views! Play some cornhole or volleyball before or after dinner... Food is delicious too!
This is one of the best places in Venice! Causal dining downstairs, and fine dining upstairs with beautiful harbor views. Steak, Lobster, Oysters Rockefeller, Seafood Bisque, etc... You decide. One of our absolute favorites! Water views are also great. Reservations recommended. Enjoy!
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Crow's Nest Restaurant & Marina
1968 Tarpon Center Dr
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This is one of the best places in Venice! Causal dining downstairs, and fine dining upstairs with beautiful harbor views. Steak, Lobster, Oysters Rockefeller, Seafood Bisque, etc... You decide. One of our absolute favorites! Water views are also great. Reservations recommended. Enjoy!
Great spot for fine dining! Reservations recommended.
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Cassariano Italian Eatery
313 W Venice Ave
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Great spot for fine dining! Reservations recommended.
Next to Sharkey's and right on the beach. Fine dining -perfect for a romantic experience. Reservations recommended. A must visit!!!
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Fins At Sharky's
1600 Harbor Dr S
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Next to Sharkey's and right on the beach. Fine dining -perfect for a romantic experience. Reservations recommended. A must visit!!!
Fun, Casual, and Delicious! Great views of the harbor and fun atmosphere. Best fresh mussels in town hands down! *this restaurant does not take reservations, arrive early during high season*
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Dockside Waterfront Grill
509 N Tamiami Trail
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Fun, Casual, and Delicious! Great views of the harbor and fun atmosphere. Best fresh mussels in town hands down! *this restaurant does not take reservations, arrive early during high season*
Live music, dancing, socializing, and all around party vibes! If that is your scene, then you've found the right place. Visit their website for a calendar of events, which are happening daily. It's definitely a fun-loving crowd of all ages!
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The Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass
260 Maryland Avenue
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Live music, dancing, socializing, and all around party vibes! If that is your scene, then you've found the right place. Visit their website for a calendar of events, which are happening daily. It's definitely a fun-loving crowd of all ages!
Delicious Mediterranean Cuisine right in downtown Venice!
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Bodrum Restaurant Turkish-Greek
225 Miami Ave W
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Delicious Mediterranean Cuisine right in downtown Venice!
Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza West Villages
12105 Mercado Drive
Delicious food and craft cocktails.
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Made in Italy
117 W Venice Ave
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Delicious food and craft cocktails.
Our favorite spot for Thai & Sushi!
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The Star Thai & Sushi Venice
533 U.S. 41 Bypass N
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Our favorite spot for Thai & Sushi!
Best Breakfast in Venice!
Skillets - Venice - Village Shoppes
4115 S Tamiami Trail
Best Breakfast in Venice!
Great Breakfast or Lunch Spot!
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Blu' Island Bistro
625 S Tamiami Trail
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Great Breakfast or Lunch Spot!
AMAZING and romantic place for lunch & dinner located in the heart of downtown Venice.
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RISTORANTE SAN MARCO
305 W Venice Ave
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AMAZING and romantic place for lunch & dinner located in the heart of downtown Venice.