Let's Explore the Area of Sarasota
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Yes, the Sarasota area is known for its white gorgeous beaches, arts and culture, and fabulous restaurants. Check out a show at performing arts venues. There is the Opera, Asolo Rep Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, the Ballet, and more. There is also tons of artwork in the local galleries in the downtown area. But many don’t realize the area also offers unique nightspots and watering holes. Don’t forget this is also the winter home for the Ringling Bros Circus!
Fabulous warm temperatures year-round, miles of white sand beaches, and its wonderful entertainment options make this area a wonderful place to live! People who live here compare it to living in paradise.
There is a great job market here, especially for those people working in tourism, small businesses, and healthcare, and for that reason, the population here continues to grow. Travel is VERY easy here, as Sarasota has its own international airport, and is only about an hour away from Tampa International Airport, as well as Ft. Myers airport.
There is so much to do when you are in the Sarasota area. Here is a list of the favorites that you should check out:
- Visit the Beaches on Siesta Key
- Circus at the Ringling Museum
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Shop and Dine at Saint Armand’s Circle
- Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
Let's Explore
Restaurants
- Siegfried’s Restaurant
- Antoine’s Restaurant
- The Garden Room Cafe at Shoogie Boogies
- Shore
- Veronica Fish and Oyster
- La Mucca Ballerina
- Flavio’s Brick Oven And Bar On Main
- Shore Restaurant
- Selva Grill And Lounge
- Pho Cali
- Indigenous
- Owen’s Fish Camp
- Bamboo Island Bar
- Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
- Duval’s Fresh Local Seafood
- Caraguilio’s
- Marina Jack’s
- Drunken Poet Cafe
Coffee and Dessert
- Pastry Art
- Mama G’s Coffee
- The Clever Cup
- Buddy Brew Coffee – Sarasota
- Perq Coffee Bar
- Floribbean Flo’s
- Abel’s Ice Cream
- Meaney’s Mini Donuts
- Settimi’s Gelato
Hotels
- The Westin Sarasota
- The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
- Hyatt Regency Sarasota
- Magnolia Pointe
- Art Ovation Hotel
- Siesta Key Palms Hotel
- Carlisle Inn and Conference Center
- Even Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
- Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
- Home2 Suites by Hilton – Sarasota
- Ameniti Bay
- Embassy Suites Sarasota
Places to Grab a Drink
Education, Recreation and More
The School District
Elementary Schools
- Alta Vista Elementary School
- Ashton Elementary School
- Atwater Elementary School
- Bay Haven School of Basics Plus School
- Brentwood Elementary School
- Cranberry Elementary School
- Emma E. Booker Elementary School
- Englewood Elementary School
- Fruitville Elementary School
- Garden Elementary School
- Glenallen Elementary School
- Gocio Elementary School
- Gulf Gate Elementary School
- Lakeview Elementary School
- Lamarque Elementary School
- Phillippi Shores Elementary School
- Southside Elementary School
- Tatum Ridge Elementary School
- Taylor Ranch Elementary School
- Toledo Blade Elementary School
- Tuttle Elementary School
- Venice Elementary School
- Wilkinson Elementary School
Middle Schools
- Booker Middle School
- Brookside Middle School
- Heron Creek Middle School
- McIntosh Middle School
- Sarasota Middle School
- Venice Middle School
- Woodland Middle School
High Schools
- Booker High School
- North Port High School
- Riverview High School
- Sarasota High School
- Suncoast Polytechnical High School
- Venice High School
Parks and Recreation
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- Myakka River State Park
- The Celery Fields
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Local Golf Courses
- Sara Bay Country Club
- TPC Prestancia
- The Founders Club
- Laurel Oak Country Club
- The Meadows Country Club