Alexis’s guidebook
Food scene
Best chicken & waffles plus everything is made from scratch
7 locals recommend
Blue jasper restaurant and catering
5718 Cortez Rd WBest chicken & waffles plus everything is made from scratch
Breakfast House
1817 Fruitville RdVery great food and a local favorite especially for the dollar.
Great local italian spot that our neighbor actually owns. Ask for Dino the owner and say Alexis sent you :)
Sardinia Restaurant
5770 S Tamiami TrailGreat local italian spot that our neighbor actually owns. Ask for Dino the owner and say Alexis sent you :)
Cask and Ale
1548 Main StreetGreat drinks, amazing appetizers!
Napulè Restaurant
7129 S Tamiami TrailBEST PIZZA EVER!!!!
Sightseeing
Want name brand items for NOT the name brand price? This place is the BEST to shop
194 locals recommend
Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdWant name brand items for NOT the name brand price? This place is the BEST to shop
Best shopping and restaurants galore right next to you.
326 locals recommend
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrBest shopping and restaurants galore right next to you.
Such a beautiful experience for couples, families, and first time visitors.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StSuch a beautiful experience for couples, families, and first time visitors.
Great place to take kids.
41 locals recommend
Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy Closed from May 25, 2019 to Novermber 29,2019
2121 N Tamiami TrailGreat place to take kids.
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrLocals favorite due to less traffic than Siesta Key
Siesta Beach
Award winning and also #1 party beach in world.
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleGreat place to shop, eat, walk around, entertainment.
Trolley Pickup / Turnaround
Fun way to get around Sarasota and learn more.
City advice
Getting around
I would rent a car due to so many different activities
Turo app is a inexpensive way to rent a car, Uber, Lyft.
Customs and culture
Sunday Drum Circle at Sunset
Every Sunday evening at sunset a drummers circle occurs.