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Sightseeing

This is a MUST DO on MONDAYS when it has free entrance to the public. Stroll through the gorgeous gardens and grounds and world famous museum. The cafe is wonderful for lunch or an early dinner!
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Museo ng Sining ni John at Mable Ringling
5401 Bay Shore Rd
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This is a MUST DO on MONDAYS when it has free entrance to the public. Stroll through the gorgeous gardens and grounds and world famous museum. The cafe is wonderful for lunch or an early dinner!
This little gem is within walking distance of the house- only a few blocks up Bayshore Rd. and totally worth the visit! Where else can you feed pink flamingos right out of your hand? :)
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore Rd
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This little gem is within walking distance of the house- only a few blocks up Bayshore Rd. and totally worth the visit! Where else can you feed pink flamingos right out of your hand? :)
An adorable spot with shops and a lovely pier!
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Bradenton Beach Parasailing
200 Bridge St
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An adorable spot with shops and a lovely pier!
A nautical feast for the eyes!
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The Sea Hagg
4419 Cortez Rd W
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A nautical feast for the eyes!
Beautiful place to stroll along the water and through the beautiful boats and yachts at the marina! Stop by the little tiki bar for casual fare/drinks or Marina Jacks for more elegant dining! This is also where you can catch a fabulous sunset dinner cruise!
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Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront Dr
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Beautiful place to stroll along the water and through the beautiful boats and yachts at the marina! Stop by the little tiki bar for casual fare/drinks or Marina Jacks for more elegant dining! This is also where you can catch a fabulous sunset dinner cruise!
Thee most exclusive neighborhood around- home to Stephen King and other celebs! If you have a rental car, load up the bikes and take the 30-40 min. drive to Casey Key for the most breathtaking ride of your life through sheer opulence along the crystal blue gulf!
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Casey Key
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Thee most exclusive neighborhood around- home to Stephen King and other celebs! If you have a rental car, load up the bikes and take the 30-40 min. drive to Casey Key for the most breathtaking ride of your life through sheer opulence along the crystal blue gulf!

Shopping/Dining

Wine, dine and shop all in this beautiful little oasis right off Lido Key Beach! Check out Columbia Restaurant- a local classic and favorite among Sarasotians and tourists alike!
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Mga Tindahan ng St Armands Circle
300 St Armands Cir
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Great little village right off Siesta Key Beach for shopping and dining!
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Siesta Key Village
County Road 789 Alternate
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Great little village right off Siesta Key Beach for shopping and dining!
Every Saturday morning downtown Sarasota! A lovely way to start the day!
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Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon Avenue
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Every Saturday morning downtown Sarasota! A lovely way to start the day!
Great Greek restaurant on St. Armands Circle. Lovely ambience, friendly staff and fabulous food!
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Blu Kouzina
25 N Boulevard of the Presidents
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Great Greek restaurant on St. Armands Circle. Lovely ambience, friendly staff and fabulous food!

Food scene

Great seafood with beautiful water view and live music!
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Swordfish Grill
4628 119th St W
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Great seafood with beautiful water view and live music!
Great place for a cocktail and sunset on the beach!
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The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr N
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Great place for a cocktail and sunset on the beach!
Best authentic, wood-fired Italian pizza in town!
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Mediterraneo
1970 Main St
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Best authentic, wood-fired Italian pizza in town!
Great place for lunch or dinner!
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Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon Ave
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Great place for lunch or dinner!
I have not been here but it’s getting a lot of attention locally! Try their new cocktail the Pompadour… Looks delish!
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1592 | Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails
1592 Main Street
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I have not been here but it’s getting a lot of attention locally! Try their new cocktail the Pompadour… Looks delish!
My favorite waterside restaurant! Make a reservation in advance- it’s almost always booked!
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Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway St
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My favorite waterside restaurant! Make a reservation in advance- it’s almost always booked!
This is the nearest restaurant to the house and the food is great! Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Check hours.
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SunnySide Cafe
4900 N Tamiami Trail
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This is the nearest restaurant to the house and the food is great! Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Check hours.
Famous for its paella and sangria but the appetizers and house salad are my favorites!
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Columbia Restaurant
411 St Armands Cir
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Famous for its paella and sangria but the appetizers and house salad are my favorites!
Seafood and live music in a beach paradise!
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The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring Ave
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Seafood and live music in a beach paradise!
An eclectic local favorite off the beaten path! Call ahead for the live music schedule!
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns Ct
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An eclectic local favorite off the beaten path! Call ahead for the live music schedule!

Beaches

Voted #1 beach in the US multiple times!
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Siesta Beach
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Voted #1 beach in the US multiple times!
This is the closest beach to the house newly and beautifully expanded with a vast covering of powder white sand!
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Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
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This is the closest beach to the house newly and beautifully expanded with a vast covering of powder white sand!
My personal favorite of all the area beaches… just exquisite! Rent kayaks and have a bite to eat (fish tacos!) at the Sandbar restaurant right on the beach!
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Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf Dr
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My personal favorite of all the area beaches… just exquisite! Rent kayaks and have a bite to eat (fish tacos!) at the Sandbar restaurant right on the beach!

Things To Do…

Cute miniature golf course within walking distance! Just for fun!
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Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
3815 N Tamiami Trail
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Cute miniature golf course within walking distance! Just for fun!