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Our Favorite Sarasota Spots We Love To Visit
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Velzy Coastal
We moved to Sarasota in 2022 and weve been discovering so many amaxing places to visit!
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Outdoor Activities
 
Restaurants
 
Coffee Shops that aren't Starbucks
 
Wedding Venues

Outdoor Activities

 
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Favorite place to take visitors! It's beautiful and historical and FREE on Mondays!
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
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Historic, beautiful, interesting. This is a favorites wedding venue in the area.
Seagate, Powel Crosley Estate
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Incredibly well laid out and extensive gardens with diverse selections of local plants and sweeping views of the ocean!
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - The Living Museum
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Our local market is lovely with a wide variety of vendors. Great parking.
Farmers' Market – Lakewood Ranch
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Lido is my favorite beach. It never disappoints. The sand is beautiful, the water is clear. There are bathrooms and ample parking.
Lido Key Beach
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A secret shell pile treasure trove after a storm! More of a locals beach. Rip is kinda bad for little kids but the shelling is gooood.
South Lido Beach | Visit Sarasota County
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A beautiful place to see Floridas best horticulture. This is such a peaceful place. Beautiful for weddings!
Sunken Gardens
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Tip of the island, not too crowded usually. Beautiful!! The sand the the water are unmatched.
Bean Point Beach
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Restaurants

 
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All food is delish, great portions. Nice views. Usually pretty slow to be seated but it's because it's really good.
Good Liquid Brewing Company
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Best in the area. Butter chicken is perfection.
Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine - Sarasota, FL
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Hidden treasure. The food is incredible, so is the atmosphere.
Bangkok Restaurant Sarasota - Thai Food Sarasota - 4791 Swift Rd ...
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Inside a gas station. So legit. Breakfast burritos are so good.
TACO JALISCO - Updated May 2024 - 195 Photos & 214 Reviews
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Adorable atmosphere. Good margaritas. Food is good.
Mi Pueblo - Sarasota
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Very Florida. Expensive but worth it.
Owen's Fish Camp
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Coffee Shops that aren't Starbucks

 
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Coffee is good, teas are fire, all food is incredible. Always busy, atmosphere is cool but not cozy.have to ask for a mug if you are staying in, they won’t just give you one.
ATRIA Cafe
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Love this lil coffee shop and store. Lots of personality and great seating. Coffee is pretty good.
Foxi Coffee at The Fox Mercantile
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We love supporting local! This young owner is amazing and the coffee and treats are too. lots of seating and adorable meet up spot.
ELEANOR'S COFFEE & CAKE - Updated December 2025 - 31 Photos
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I keep giving this place more chances, they are always busy and the coffee is good but theyre not friendly or efficient.
Foxtail Coffee UTC Sarasota
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Ambiance is 12/10, coffee is average, if you want something other than coffee, they do not have a lot of options. But again, they are brand new just getting started. place is beautiful.
Le Shop
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Wedding Venues

 
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My personal favorite for all the reasons. The view of water, the character of the estate, the ample photo locations, the dancefloor with balcony above, the location, lots of parking... it's so good!
Seagate, Powel Crosley Estate
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This venue is so unique. you can stay on property with all your favorite people. It's such a special location. Lots of pretty photo spots, views of water, grove of tropical fruits. This is a must see if it is in your budget.
The Jubilee Estate
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The most palacial, pink venue in Sarasota. Expensive but beatiful.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
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Newer option in Sarasota for weddings and events. Its beautiful and historic and on water, what more could you want!?
New College of Florida
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Cozy air bnb venue with amazing getting ready spaces and a charming feel.
Evergrove Estate
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