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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.

Some of our great top10 tips!

The Beach Bistro
Sharky's On the Pier
Chaz 51 Bistro
Captain Curt's Crab and Oyster Bar
Millies
Kurtos Chimney Cake
Daiquiri Deck - Anna Maria Island
Daiquiri Deck - Island of Venice
Cafe BarBosso
Spearfish Grille
Smoqe House SRQ
The Elixir Tea House
Calusa Brewery
Fly Venture Helicopter Tours
Maduro Cigar & Bar
Napule Ristorante Italiano
Lila Sarasota
Shore Rejuvenation Day Spa
Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurants
Boca
Blue Door Spa & Salon
The Doctor's Office
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Sage SRQ
Casey Key Fish House
Wild Ginger Apothecary
Jack Dusty
Hurricane Hanks
Florida Dreams - Vacation Rentals
Beachside Management
Cupcakes A Go Go
Knick's Tavern
Mi Pueblo Venice - Brick Yard Plaza
Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant


What's up Sarasota?

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

Wed, Jan 26 - Wed, May 25

Ranch Nite Wednesdays

Your favorite weeknight hangout has arrived at its new home, Waterside Place, the newest town center in Lakewood Ranch! | 6 9 PM, Every Wednesday, November 2021 May 2022 | New food trucks + dessert ...

Ranch Nite Wednesdays

Wed, Feb 2

Taste Of Thunder Private Whiskey Tasting Experience

Cask and Ale, 1548 Main Street

Join us for this one of a kind Whiskey Tasting Experience! About this event Enjoy a private and intimate signature whiskey tasting experience at Cask & Ale! Your host for the evening will be Steve ...

Taste Of Thunder Private Whiskey Tasting Experience

Thu, Feb 10

Rocks The Runway Fashion Show

Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd

The Thunder By The Bay "Rocks The Runway" Fashion Show will take place at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Ladies and Men's fashions will be modeled from Rossiter's Harley Davidson and Darci located in ...

Rocks The Runway Fashion Show

Fri, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 20

24th Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival

3000 Ringling Blvd (941) 487-7904

The three day Festival is scheduled for February 18 20, 2022 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. It will once again feature continuous live music being billed as, "Where Rock Meets Country!" Guests are ...

24th Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival

Fri, Feb 18

Born To Be Wild Festival Kickoff Party

Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd

Join us for the 2022 Thunder By The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival "Born To Be Wild" Kickoff Party! About this event Friday, February 18: This year the traditional "Born To Be Wild" Kickoff Party ...

Born To Be Wild Festival Kickoff Party
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10 Most Instagrammable Spots in Sarasota

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Happy Monday Everyone!

So I have spent all weekend planted in front of my computer trying to plan my upcoming trip to Europe. I will be exploring the Alps for 7 weeks and could not be more pumped!!! While I was picking out places to go I realized something, I do the majority of my planning through Pinterest. I mean I will literally spend hours scrolling through pictures, just searching for crazy views or unique spots! I actually plan my entire trips based on locations that I want to go to. But if you really think about, isn't that why we travel to certain places? If you go to Paris, you want to find the best view of the Eiffel Tower. Or when you go to Bora Bora, you'll want the perfect water bungalow. We are always searching for the picture perfect spots around the globe!

That's when it hit me… I know all of those spots right here in Sarasota, Florida! There are so many of you fellow travelers who will be heading down to the Sunshine State, especially now during the winter months where it's too cold to go outside up North. So I wanted to put together a quick list of some of my favorite spots all around the city. For exact locations and direction, just click the little location icon under the picture you like!

Here are the 10 Most Instagramable Spots in Sarasota:

1. Turtle Beach

If you want some gorgeous sunset pictures but you don't feel like dealing with the crowd, head down to the opposite end of Siesta Key to Turtle Beach!
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2. Ritz Carlton Beach Club

Nothing says instagramable more than this walkway to the Ritz Carlton Beach Club on Longboat Key. Who doesn't love an endless view of the ocean?
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3. Siesta Key Beachside Villas

This has always been one of my favorite spots because it is so tropical!
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4. Art Ovation Rooftop

This rooftop pool is one of my personal favorites! Between the clean white look and the perfect view of downtown, you're bound to take endless pictures here!
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5. Beer Can Island

This is a little local treasure. Not only is the beach always empty but if you wander through the mangroves and bushes you will come to a hidden oasis of old trees and branches all over the beach.
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6. Bird Key Point

On your way to Longboat Key, this little park is a must-see! With giant palm trees and a perfect view of downtown Sarasota, it is photo ready!
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7. Siesta Key Village

Located right between the restaurants The Cottage and The Hub, this cute blue wall is always a popular photo spot. Grab an ice cream cone from Big Olaf and walk right over.
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8. Downtown

If you drive through the little neighborhoods in Downtown Sarasota, you will see some of the most charming and unique houses. Sometimes I like to just grab my camera and walk around, you're bound to find the perfect picture spot here!
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9. Siesta Key Beachside Villas Hammock or Surfboard Shower

This adorable vacation rental is right on the beach next to the Siesta Key Village. It has the most amazing palm trees with a cute hammock for the perfect tropical vibe! Plus, the blue surfboard is everything you could ever dream of for an outdoor shower!
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10. Caspersen Beach

If you take an afternoon to drive down to Venice, you should absolutely stop by Caspersen Beach. If you walk down the beach for about 15 minutes you will come across these hanging palm trees that are bound to give your pictures that extra tropical feeling!
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Insider tips in Sarasota
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