Andy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Among other things a great history of the circus.
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Museu de Artes John and Mable Ringling
5401 Bay Shore RdAmong other things a great history of the circus.
Typically beautiful exhibits e.g orchids
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Jardins Botânicos de Marie Selby
1534 Mound StTypically beautiful exhibits e.g orchids
Great for all ages - A gigantic fish tank with tarpon, and wonderful exhibit on sea turtles.
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Laboratório marinho e aquário de Mote Marine
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyGreat for all ages - A gigantic fish tank with tarpon, and wonderful exhibit on sea turtles.
Consistently ranked as the number one beach in the country, great for a long beach walk - during the evening can often see dolphins and witness spectacular sunsets.
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Praia Siesta
Consistently ranked as the number one beach in the country, great for a long beach walk - during the evening can often see dolphins and witness spectacular sunsets.
Fun to bring down the sun on Sundays and listen to locals play drums.
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Siesta Key Drum Circle
948 Beach RdFun to bring down the sun on Sundays and listen to locals play drums.
You will likely see alligators here - Lots of walking trails as well.
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Parque Estadual do Rio Myakka
13208 State Rd 72You will likely see alligators here - Lots of walking trails as well.
Beautiful, and shaded walking paths, old Florida.
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Parque Estadual Oscar Scherer
Oscar Scherer State ParkBeautiful, and shaded walking paths, old Florida.
Food scene
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirLots of nice restaurants and shopping.
A beautiful restaurant right on the way with nice views, and great food.
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Ophelia's on the Bay
9105 Midnight Pass RdA beautiful restaurant right on the way with nice views, and great food.
Open relatively late, and lots of good italian food that can be shared family style e.g meatballs, arancini, pizza...
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Clasico Cafe Bar
1341 Main StOpen relatively late, and lots of good italian food that can be shared family style e.g meatballs, arancini, pizza...
Outdoor seating is good, but the upstairs has a terrific view of Sarasota Bay, and its turquoise water.
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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico DrOutdoor seating is good, but the upstairs has a terrific view of Sarasota Bay, and its turquoise water.
A great place just up the road to pick up fresh fish to grill at home - it's also a restaurant, but can be a scene, hard to get seating.
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Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailA great place just up the road to pick up fresh fish to grill at home - it's also a restaurant, but can be a scene, hard to get seating.
Fine dining - Excellent food, service, and usually a wonderful piano player.
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Michael's On East
1212 S East AveFine dining - Excellent food, service, and usually a wonderful piano player.
Sardinia Restaurant
5770 S Tamiami TrailVery good, and authentic Italian food, not far from the Haven.
Classic boat bar water with great views - Nothing fancy, bar food, but it's the view you're going for...
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The Old Salty Dog City island
1601 Ken Thompson PkwyClassic boat bar water with great views - Nothing fancy, bar food, but it's the view you're going for...
A beautiful place that's a bit of a drive from the Have, but you did your feet in the water while having a drink and sitting a chair - Great food with beautiful shaded area...
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Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant
760 Broadway StA beautiful place that's a bit of a drive from the Have, but you did your feet in the water while having a drink and sitting a chair - Great food with beautiful shaded area...
Imagine having a nice Italian dinner in an art studio. Artist paint while you dine, and you can buy any of the artwork that catches your eye.
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Cafe Barbosso
5501 Palmer Crossing CirImagine having a nice Italian dinner in an art studio. Artist paint while you dine, and you can buy any of the artwork that catches your eye.
Baker & Wife
2157 Siesta DrVeronicas Fish and Oyster bar
1830 S Osprey AveLocal shop
Cool board shop with rare nike's from the SB collection and also a fly shop - fishing charters available from here.
Compound Boardshop
3604 S Osprey AveCool board shop with rare nike's from the SB collection and also a fly shop - fishing charters available from here.
Best pizza IMHO
Malmosto
The Fountain Kitchen & Wine Bar
543 S Pineapple Ave