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Must experience
World class Botanical Garden, Museum
This is a lovely museum and property on the water. It is worth the extra price to see the mansion in which John and Mabel RIngling lived.The tiny circus re-creation is absolutely amazing.
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Museo del Circo Ringling
5401 Bay Shore RdThis is a lovely museum and property on the water. It is worth the extra price to see the mansion in which John and Mabel RIngling lived.The tiny circus re-creation is absolutely amazing.
My favorite peaceful, gorgeous setting. World class gardens.
Orchids, bromeliads, unbelievable banyan trees, and one of the only places in America with a Rainbow gum tree. Exquisitely beautiful on all walking paths. You will. never forget this experience.
It is simply stunning. Beautiful walking paths, places to relax and read or picnic, world famous collection of orchids, incredible Banyan trees. Simply a haven.
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StIt is simply stunning. Beautiful walking paths, places to relax and read or picnic, world famous collection of orchids, incredible Banyan trees. Simply a haven.
Entertainment
Gorgeous theater- there are no bad seats. An intimate setting to see wonderful shows. A fairly small venue located on the water.
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailGorgeous theater- there are no bad seats. An intimate setting to see wonderful shows. A fairly small venue located on the water.
It is always fun to laugh. Some great comedians - two item purchase minimum.
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McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdIt is always fun to laugh. Some great comedians - two item purchase minimum.
Top notch scientific research. Beautiful aquarium on the water.
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Laboratorio y Acuario Mote Marine
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyTop notch scientific research. Beautiful aquarium on the water.
Professional theater- great shows, affordable, and atop notch quality.
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Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm AveProfessional theater- great shows, affordable, and atop notch quality.
Food scene
Lots of little shops and restaurants. Favorite food places: The Green Zebra for organic, healthy fare. Venezia's for affordable Italian. Kilwin's for awesome ice cream- I like the Toasted Coconut as a hot fudge sundae. Soooo good.
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirDelicious food, intimate setting, seats overlooking the water.
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Ophelia's on the Bay
9105 Midnight Pass RdDelicious food, intimate setting, seats overlooking the water.
First Watch has reliably good breakfasts. I prefer the Fruitville Road location over the downtown location, though.
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First Watch
1395 Main StFirst Watch has reliably good breakfasts. I prefer the Fruitville Road location over the downtown location, though.
Yummy, healthy breakfast and lunch. In a small strip mall, but the food is great. Mostly locals. Good for vegans and vegetarians, too.
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Simon's Coffee House
5900 South Tamiami TrailYummy, healthy breakfast and lunch. In a small strip mall, but the food is great. Mostly locals. Good for vegans and vegetarians, too.
This is my favorite restaurant for a lovely evening on the water. It is located overlooking the beach, the food is excellent and beautifully prepared. Usually requires reservations- definitely worth it. You will not be disappointed.
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Fins At Sharky's
1600 Harbor Dr SThis is my favorite restaurant for a lovely evening on the water. It is located overlooking the beach, the food is excellent and beautifully prepared. Usually requires reservations- definitely worth it. You will not be disappointed.
Recreation
Gorgeous park with a walking/biking path around the lake. World Rowing competitions, offers a nice place to exercise.
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Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson CirGorgeous park with a walking/biking path around the lake. World Rowing competitions, offers a nice place to exercise.
Quieter than Siesta Key, but equally as beautiful, More shells, too!
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Playa de Lido Key
400 Benjamin Franklin DrQuieter than Siesta Key, but equally as beautiful, More shells, too!
Consejos para la ciudad
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The Saturday morning Farmer's Market.
The farmer's market downtown is terrific- find the homemade empanada cart. Art, food, veggies, plants, flowers- it is all there.
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The Celery Fields
Great place for walking paths- the only slight elevation in Sarasota! Beautiful place to go birding.
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Myakka State Park
Alligators, birds, and deer galore.. Great place to stroll, but be watchful around the water!
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Walk the John RIngling Bridge
Beautiful walk over the bridge to Bird Key. Look back on downtown Sarasota. Gorgeous sunsets.
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
This experience is a must-do if you are visiting Sarasota. Unbelievable beauty and a zen setting at Marie Selby.
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The Legacy Trail is an amazing.paved bike path
Bring or rent bikes to ride the Legacy Trail. It goes all the way to Venice, and I love it!
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Kayak the Mangroves
Rent kayaks and kayak the mangrove tunnels. Shallow, crystal clear water. Pack a picnic and pull up on a quiet, sandy beach.