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Food scene
Fun, casual but fabulous food. http://www.indigenoussarasota.com/
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Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links AveFun, casual but fabulous food. http://www.indigenoussarasota.com/
Modern•American•Delicious•Eats Another must-eat-at. Great menu with unusually usual fare. https://www.maderestaurant.com/
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MADE Restaurant
1990 Main StModern•American•Delicious•Eats Another must-eat-at. Great menu with unusually usual fare. https://www.maderestaurant.com/
If you are looking for fresh home-cooked meals, this is the place. Comfort food and the best pie in Florida! https://www.yodersrestaurant.com/
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Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StIf you are looking for fresh home-cooked meals, this is the place. Comfort food and the best pie in Florida! https://www.yodersrestaurant.com/
Chain restaurant, but always great food! https://www.pfchangs.com/locations/us/fl/sarasota/766-s-osprey-avenue/9880-sarasota.html
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P.F. Chang's
766 S Osprey AveChain restaurant, but always great food! https://www.pfchangs.com/locations/us/fl/sarasota/766-s-osprey-avenue/9880-sarasota.html
Great breakfasts! http://www.toastedmangocafe.com/
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Toasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailGreat breakfasts! http://www.toastedmangocafe.com/
The perfect place for a special night out! https://www.bijoucafe.net/
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Bijou Cafe
1287 1st StThe perfect place for a special night out! https://www.bijoucafe.net/
Another must-eat-at. Upscale food in a more casual atmosphere. https://www.mediterraneorest.com/
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Mediterraneo
1970 Main StAnother must-eat-at. Upscale food in a more casual atmosphere. https://www.mediterraneorest.com/
About a 20-30 minute drive, but well worth it! Some of the best and most authentic Mexican food in Sarasota. Daily specials - don't miss Saturday tamales! https://reynastaqueria.com/
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Reyna's Taqueria
935 North Beneva RoadAbout a 20-30 minute drive, but well worth it! Some of the best and most authentic Mexican food in Sarasota. Daily specials - don't miss Saturday tamales! https://reynastaqueria.com/
Open-air restaurant - a great place to unwind and watch the boats in the marine. https://www.marinajacks.com/
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marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaOpen-air restaurant - a great place to unwind and watch the boats in the marine. https://www.marinajacks.com/
You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The freshest and most delicious seafood and Southern classics. "Dine in old Florida - from the huge Banyan tree out front, to the tire swing out back, this restaurant is full of history in a casual atmosphere." https://owensfishcamp.com/
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtYou can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The freshest and most delicious seafood and Southern classics. "Dine in old Florida - from the huge Banyan tree out front, to the tire swing out back, this restaurant is full of history in a casual atmosphere." https://owensfishcamp.com/
Neighborhoods
This is the neighborhood in which you are staying. "This bayfront neighborhood is in the shadow of historic Ringling estate and is filled with historic homes dating to the 1920s, along with modern mansions and more moderately priced homes. The neighborhood is near New College of FL and the Ringling College of Art & Design, and it is a draw for wealthy professionals and families. Located along Sarasota Bay, neighbors gather in the evening at the Sapphire Shores and Indian Beach parks to watch the sun set.
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Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores
This is the neighborhood in which you are staying. "This bayfront neighborhood is in the shadow of historic Ringling estate and is filled with historic homes dating to the 1920s, along with modern mansions and more moderately priced homes. The neighborhood is near New College of FL and the Ringling College of Art & Design, and it is a draw for wealthy professionals and families. Located along Sarasota Bay, neighbors gather in the evening at the Sapphire Shores and Indian Beach parks to watch the sun set.
Best Beaches
10 miles of uninterrupted, uncrowded beach with wonderful Gulf of Mexico water and white sand. There is limited parking at beach access points located at various points along Gulf of Mexico Drive - 13 miles from home
Beaches of Longboat Key
775 Longboat Club Rd10 miles of uninterrupted, uncrowded beach with wonderful Gulf of Mexico water and white sand. There is limited parking at beach access points located at various points along Gulf of Mexico Drive - 13 miles from home
Siesta Beach on Siesta Key is a favorite among Sarasota, Florida visitors and residents alike. It’s 99 percent pure quartz sand—perhaps the finest and whitest you’ll ever see. Best Beach in the USA - Siesta Beach This Siesta Key public beach has been recognized with numerous awards; most recently 2020 No. 1 Beach in America by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ awards
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Siesta Beach
Siesta Beach on Siesta Key is a favorite among Sarasota, Florida visitors and residents alike. It’s 99 percent pure quartz sand—perhaps the finest and whitest you’ll ever see. Best Beach in the USA - Siesta Beach This Siesta Key public beach has been recognized with numerous awards; most recently 2020 No. 1 Beach in America by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ awards
Your closest beach. Miles of bright white sand, and just a half-mile from St. Armands Circle. 6 miles from home
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Playa de Lido Key
400 Benjamin Franklin DrYour closest beach. Miles of bright white sand, and just a half-mile from St. Armands Circle. 6 miles from home
Much less crowded than most local beaches, features dunes and crystal clear water. Great for Kayaking and exploring nearby lagoon with natural wetlands. 14 miles from home
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Turtle Beach Access
9000 Blind Pass RdMuch less crowded than most local beaches, features dunes and crystal clear water. Great for Kayaking and exploring nearby lagoon with natural wetlands. 14 miles from home
Some of the best surfing on Florida's Gulf Coast. The oldest public beach, well-liked by families and fishing enthusiasts. Great shelling and you may find shark's teeth. Don't miss the drum circle on Wednesday and Saturday evenings around sunset. 27 miles from home
Nokomis Beach, Casey Key, Florida
100 Casey Key RdSome of the best surfing on Florida's Gulf Coast. The oldest public beach, well-liked by families and fishing enthusiasts. Great shelling and you may find shark's teeth. Don't miss the drum circle on Wednesday and Saturday evenings around sunset. 27 miles from home
The longest stretch of beach on the southern end of Anna Maria Island. Calm waters and lots of white sand! 18 miles from home
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Coquina Beach South Boat Ramp
1465 Gulf Dr SThe longest stretch of beach on the southern end of Anna Maria Island. Calm waters and lots of white sand! 18 miles from home
Great shelling and the premier location to find shark's teeth. In the lovely town of Venice.
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Caspersen Beach
Harbor DrGreat shelling and the premier location to find shark's teeth. In the lovely town of Venice.
Sightseeing
Serene gardens and museum on Sarasota Bay. Grounds include circus museum, Ca' d'Zan (the residence of John and Mable Ringling) 1 miles from home
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdSerene gardens and museum on Sarasota Bay. Grounds include circus museum, Ca' d'Zan (the residence of John and Mable Ringling) 1 miles from home