Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Another Broken Egg Cafe
140 Avenida MessinaGreat selection of omelets
Laid back, good drinks, outdoor dining, or indoor. Great Grouper Reuben and Grouper tacos, fish n chips.
24 locals recommend
The Old Salty Dog Siesta Key
5023 Ocean BlvdLaid back, good drinks, outdoor dining, or indoor. Great Grouper Reuben and Grouper tacos, fish n chips.
The coffee shop on the Key. Good breakfast, indoor & outdoor seating.
14 locals recommend
LeLu Coffee Lounge, Caffeine and Cocktails!
The coffee shop on the Key. Good breakfast, indoor & outdoor seating.
Beach dining. Unique seafood menu. Outdoor/Indoor seating.
32 locals recommend
Clayton's Siesta Grille
1256 Old Stickney Point RdBeach dining. Unique seafood menu. Outdoor/Indoor seating.
Upscale dining. Excellent Steak & Seafood. Highly recommended. Happy Hour!
56 locals recommend
Summer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaUpscale dining. Excellent Steak & Seafood. Highly recommended. Happy Hour!
Drinks & Nightlife
Siesta Keys premier live music and night club. Great live bands & the hottest DJ's around!
45 locals recommend
The Beach Club
5151 Ocean BlvdSiesta Keys premier live music and night club. Great live bands & the hottest DJ's around!
Voted #2 in Nightlife in Siesta Key Bars & Clubs.
Island Vibe. Tiki bar. Seafood, burgers, full bar.
51 locals recommend
Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill
5253 Ocean BlvdVoted #2 in Nightlife in Siesta Key Bars & Clubs.
Island Vibe. Tiki bar. Seafood, burgers, full bar.
Coastal comfortable family-owned wine bar. Beer, packaged cheese, meats, and other light snacks available. Fun & relaxing atmosphere!
Siesta Key Wine Bar
5138 Ocean BlvdCoastal comfortable family-owned wine bar. Beer, packaged cheese, meats, and other light snacks available. Fun & relaxing atmosphere!
Parks & Nature
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StBeautiful views.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwySea life and education on marine mammals.
Alligators, birds, raccoons, deer, hogs, all kinds of wildlife. The Canopy Walk is a unique experience and allows for an interesting view of the park up through the trees. Boat rides on the lake. Trails. Places for picnics. Old Florida.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Alligators, birds, raccoons, deer, hogs, all kinds of wildlife. The Canopy Walk is a unique experience and allows for an interesting view of the park up through the trees. Boat rides on the lake. Trails. Places for picnics. Old Florida.
Get your exercise on here. Perfect location near I-75 to bike, roller blade, jog, or walk the dog. Championship Rowing location.
82 locals recommend
Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson CirGet your exercise on here. Perfect location near I-75 to bike, roller blade, jog, or walk the dog. Championship Rowing location.
Located at the South end of Lido Key (near St. Armand's Circle) includes a treed walking path that is a quiet getaway from noise. Restrooms, bbq grills, picnic tables, and beach access.
25 locals recommend
South Lido Key Beach Park on the Gulf
Benjamin Franklin DriveLocated at the South end of Lido Key (near St. Armand's Circle) includes a treed walking path that is a quiet getaway from noise. Restrooms, bbq grills, picnic tables, and beach access.
Arts & Culture
The Ringling Museum houses galleries featuring a bold Modern Art collection, as well as special exhibitions that ranges from antiquity to artists at the forefront of contemporary movements.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdThe Ringling Museum houses galleries featuring a bold Modern Art collection, as well as special exhibitions that ranges from antiquity to artists at the forefront of contemporary movements.
Shopping
Foxy Lady Siesta Key
209 Beach RdBoutique for women. Shoes. Unique items.
Sometimes referred as The Mall at UTC, this mall has everything you could ask for. Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, and Dillard's. Dining outdoors, food court, high end stores, kiosks, you name it, UTC has it. The entire area surrounding the mall has hundreds of restaurants, stores, and plenty to spend a full day of shopping.
326 locals recommend
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrSometimes referred as The Mall at UTC, this mall has everything you could ask for. Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, and Dillard's. Dining outdoors, food court, high end stores, kiosks, you name it, UTC has it. The entire area surrounding the mall has hundreds of restaurants, stores, and plenty to spend a full day of shopping.
Marshalls
6561 S Tamiami TrailA retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.
Beach Bazaar
5211 Ocean BlvdSwimwear store on Siesta Key. Brand names in surf wear, tees, gifts.
Essentials
Get food, drinks, and Publix Liquor store is next door. Beach chairs, umbrellas, fruit, lunch meat, a locals grocery store.
74 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Sarasota Pavilion
6543 S Tamiami TrailGet food, drinks, and Publix Liquor store is next door. Beach chairs, umbrellas, fruit, lunch meat, a locals grocery store.
#1 Specialty Food Market in Siesta Key. Located near Island Time Rentals on the corner of Stickney Point Rd. & Midnight Pass Rd.
69 locals recommend
Crescent Beach Grocery
1211 Old Stickney Point Rd#1 Specialty Food Market in Siesta Key. Located near Island Time Rentals on the corner of Stickney Point Rd. & Midnight Pass Rd.
Local vendors, art, jewelry, crafts, fresh local fruits & vegetables, snacks & drinks. Small venue but nice items.
12 locals recommend
Siesta Key Farmers Market
5211 Ocean BlvdLocal vendors, art, jewelry, crafts, fresh local fruits & vegetables, snacks & drinks. Small venue but nice items.