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Best Restaurants & Dining in Sarasota

Best Restaurants in Sarasota
Sarasota has it and serves it! Elegant restaurants for fine dining, some great Italians, waterfront restaurants with spectacular views, romantic restaurants and places for the whole family.


Best Bars & Nightlife in Sarasota

Find the best bars and nightlife in Sarasota
Sarasota has some major nightlife areas, were you can enjoy sunset drinks, a romantic date or spend all night partying or go barhopping, but always remember, party responsibly.


Best Activities & Attractions in Sarasota

Find best Activities and Attractions in Sarasota
Sarasota is full of activities that are fun for adults or the whole family. We created some local expert tips for some must-see attractions and things to do, like Helicopter rides and kajaking.


Best Shopping & Boutiques in Sarasota

best shops and boutiques in Sarasota
Sarasota has cute and unique boutiques, a variety of gourmet shops, healthy lifestyle shops, jewelry stores, the famous St. Armand's Circle and some wine & cigar shops and much more.


What's up Sarasota?

Find Weekend Events, Live Music, Entertainment, Arts, Movies, Theater and of course the best Sarasota Parties!

Thu, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 28

$4 Side Pull & Cask-inspired Pours - Every Thursday

POURS FROM THE SIDE PULL We are introducing "Side Pull Thursdays" featuring two different pours straight from our Side Pull Tap. PLUS for a limited time we're including our Ravenhold Pub Ale on ...

$4 Side Pull & Cask-inspired Pours - Every Thursday

Thu, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 28

Restorative Stretching with Daniele Nance

Every Tuesday 12:15PM- 1:15PM est. Join us at the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light for a gentle stretching class that explores contraction and expansion in harmony with the breath. Learn how to ...

Restorative Stretching with Daniele Nance

Sat, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 30

Free Yoga by the Bay with Erin at Bayfront Park

Join us for FREE outdoor, socially distanced yoga overlooking the Bay. Bring your yoga mat, a water bottle and friends. This is every Saturday at 9:00 am and Tuesday at 5:30 pm, weather permitting. ...

Free Yoga by the Bay with Erin at Bayfront Park

Sat, Dec 9 - Sat, Jun 22

Hot Club of SRQ

Chaz 51 Steakhouse, 549 US 41 BYPASS NORTH (941) 484-6200

Live Music 6pm - 9pm

Hot Club of SRQ

Sun, Dec 10 - Sun, Jun 2

Fawny Frost

Chaz 51 Steakhouse, 549 US 41 BYPASS NORTH (941) 484-6200

Live Music 6pm - 9pm

Fawny Frost

Sun, Dec 10 - Sun, Feb 11

TIME FOR FOOTBALL SUNDAY!

Maduro Cigar & Bar, 7386 South Tamiami Trail 941 925 4747

Maduro 41 has the NFL Ticket for the new season. OPEN ON SUNDAYS Noon - 8pm. ...

TIME FOR FOOTBALL SUNDAY!

Thu, Dec 14

Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony

Now an annual tradition, and in celebration of the most wonderful time of year, the world's biggest-selling soprano and legendary GRAMMY Award-nominated artist SARAH BRIGHTMAN returns with her A ...

Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony

Sun, Dec 17

Wheel of Fortune LIVE!

Wheel of Fortune LIVE! brings America's Game? to your hometown! One of the greatest game shows of all time has been adapted into a stage show to give more fans access and more chances to win. Guests ...

Wheel of Fortune LIVE!

Thu, Dec 21

Celtic Angels Christmas

Celtic Angels Christmas is a joyous celebration from start to finish, encompassing vocal and instrumental Holiday and Irish favourites. Paired with show stopping world class champion Irish dancing ...

Celtic Angels Christmas

Sat, Dec 23

Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland

CIRQUE MUSICA: HOLIDAY WONDERLAND is a must-see holiday event to usher in the magic of the season. Igniting joy and wonder to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on December 17, "Wonderland" is an ...

Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland

Sarasota on the Gulf of Mexico

Sarasota, famous for its award-winning white sand beaches is located on the gulf coast of Florida. Sarasota not only offers visitors an extensive coastline to explore but also charming shopping districts, art galleries, museums, and attractions.

Believe it or not that there is a myth that says the white quartz sand of Siesta Key holds magical healing powers and that Native Americans who settled here blessed the area to keep it safe from the elements.

Bucket List:
Shop & Stroll St. Armands Circle
Walk the Ringling Bridge
Visit the Farmers Market downtown on Saturdays
Make a picnic on the beach at sunset
Sarasota on the Gulf of Mexico

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Insider tips in Sarasota
What to do and where to go!

Top10 Sarasota businesses are personally tested and selected by our city scout team and our readers.
They represent our personal opinion and experiences.

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