Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Yummy House China Bistro Sarasota
1737 S Tamiami TrailVery close by and very good food.
Arts & Culture
3 minute drive or you good even walk. This is Sarasota's history. www.ringling.org
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Rd 3 minute drive or you good even walk. This is Sarasota's history. www.ringling.org
Sarasota Classic Car Museum
5500 N Tamiami Trail10 minute walk.
3.5 miles/10 minute drive to see spectacular performances. www.vanwezel.theatresarasota.com
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami Trail3.5 miles/10 minute drive to see spectacular performances. www.vanwezel.theatresarasota.com
1/2 mile/ 2 minute drive or a nice walk. www.asolo.org
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Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami Trail1/2 mile/ 2 minute drive or a nice walk. www.asolo.org
Parks & Nature
Approx. 30 minute drive. You can see alligators up close & personal. Rent canoes & kayaks; take a boat tour; canopy walk; bird watching; eat an alligator burger.
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Approx. 30 minute drive. You can see alligators up close & personal. Rent canoes & kayaks; take a boat tour; canopy walk; bird watching; eat an alligator burger.
Siesta Beach
Approx. 30 minute drive. Rated #1 beach.
1.5 miles away/ 6 minute drive to see animal shows; get exercise walking the trails & have your picture taken with the flamingos. www.sarasotajunglegardens.com
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore Rd1.5 miles away/ 6 minute drive to see animal shows; get exercise walking the trails & have your picture taken with the flamingos. www.sarasotajunglegardens.com
Island Park
4 miles/10 minutes drive. Stroll along the waterfront/marina; dine in the restaurant.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound St4.5 miles/10 minute drive. www.selby.org
Shopping
6.5 miles/15 minute drive east to Sarasota's newest mall.
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The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center Dr6.5 miles/15 minute drive east to Sarasota's newest mall.
7 minutes/3.5 mile drive east. Has groceries. There is also a Publix grocery store near there.
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Walmart Supercenter
8320 Lockwood Ridge Rd7 minutes/3.5 mile drive east. Has groceries. There is also a Publix grocery store near there.
6 miles/15 minute drive to walk the many shops & dine at a variety of restuarants. Just a hop, skip & a jump to Lido Beach.
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St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands Cir6 miles/15 minute drive to walk the many shops & dine at a variety of restuarants. Just a hop, skip & a jump to Lido Beach.
Entertainment & Activities
CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami TrailEat your dinner while you watch a movie.
Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main StBig Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdSarasota Kennel Club
5400 Bradenton Rd2 minute walk.
Everything Else
6 miles/15 minute drive. One of many golf courses in the area.
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Bobby Jones Golf Club
1000 Circus Blvd6 miles/15 minute drive. One of many golf courses in the area.
Sightseeing
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy5.6 miles/15 minute drive.