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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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रिंगलिंग सर्कस संग्रहालय
5401 Bay Shore Rd
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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.

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 St
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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.

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 Trail
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Gorgeous 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 Blvd
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It 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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मोट मरीन प्रयोगशाला और एक्वेरियम
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
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Top 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 Ave
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Professional 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.
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St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands Cir
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Delicious food, intimate setting, seats overlooking the water.
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Ophelia's on the Bay
9105 Midnight Pass Rd
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Delicious 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 St
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First 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 Trail
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Yummy, 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 S
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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.

Recreation

Gorgeous park with a walking/biking path around the lake. World Rowing competitions, offers a nice place to exercise.
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नेथन बेंडरसन पार्क
5851 Nathan Benderson Cir
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Gorgeous 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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लीडो की बीच
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
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Quieter than Siesta Key, but equally as beautiful, More shells, too!

शहर से जुड़ी सलाह

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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.