Guidebook for Great Spots Nearby
Food scene
This fantastic, family owned restaurant is NOT just a breakfast spot. Fantastic lunches and dinners, too. Just a few blocks walk from here.
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SunnySide Cafe
4900 N Tamiami TrailThis fantastic, family owned restaurant is NOT just a breakfast spot. Fantastic lunches and dinners, too. Just a few blocks walk from here.
Coffee Shop
Wonderful locally owned spot, where homemade light fare, baked goods and wonderfully curated used books meet. Hangout for Ringling School of Design and New College students and faculty, as well as the neighborhood folk. A nice mile or so walk from here.
Shelf Indulgence Used Book Cafe
2805 N Tamiami TrailWonderful locally owned spot, where homemade light fare, baked goods and wonderfully curated used books meet. Hangout for Ringling School of Design and New College students and faculty, as well as the neighborhood folk. A nice mile or so walk from here.
Mama G offers one of the most impressive selection of German and Austrian pastries I've seen - like being in Germany or Austria. Everything is homemade by Mama G daily. Savory items offered as well, along with coffee. Walkable from here - take the backroads through the neighborhood, then cross 41.
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Mama G's Coffee Bakery
8431 N Tamiami TrailMama G offers one of the most impressive selection of German and Austrian pastries I've seen - like being in Germany or Austria. Everything is homemade by Mama G daily. Savory items offered as well, along with coffee. Walkable from here - take the backroads through the neighborhood, then cross 41.
Pubs/Bars/Watering Holes
Craft beers, cocktails, student artwork - and the clientele make this a fun spot to hang out and chat. Typical bar food, reasonably priced. A great meeting or hangout spot in the neighborhood. Walkable (a mile or so from here).
The Mable - Bar & Grill
2831 North Tamiami TrailCraft beers, cocktails, student artwork - and the clientele make this a fun spot to hang out and chat. Typical bar food, reasonably priced. A great meeting or hangout spot in the neighborhood. Walkable (a mile or so from here).
This is a frequent meeting spot for me and my pals. Great selection of wine, beer and FL-made hard seltzers that are to die for! Indoor and outdoor seating - combine it with a trip to Whole Foods, which is right across the street.
99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop
1445 2nd StreetThis is a frequent meeting spot for me and my pals. Great selection of wine, beer and FL-made hard seltzers that are to die for! Indoor and outdoor seating - combine it with a trip to Whole Foods, which is right across the street.
Museums and More!
The museum is walkable from the house - 10 minutes down Bayshore. The grounds are beautiful (even if you're not a museum person). The permanent collection is vast, there's an amazing glass collection, and there's a coffee shop and restaurant (The Grill Room), which is one of the most scenic spots in all of Sarasota. Mondays are free, and there is often films, live music and other special events. Check the events calendar here: https://www.ringling.org/events/calendar/day
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Ringling Museum station
The museum is walkable from the house - 10 minutes down Bayshore. The grounds are beautiful (even if you're not a museum person). The permanent collection is vast, there's an amazing glass collection, and there's a coffee shop and restaurant (The Grill Room), which is one of the most scenic spots in all of Sarasota. Mondays are free, and there is often films, live music and other special events. Check the events calendar here: https://www.ringling.org/events/calendar/day
Sunset Spots
This is the local spot for watching the sun set. 10 minute max walk. Throw the beach chairs on your back (in the garage), grab the cooler (in the closet) and pack a picnic. You'll meet many of our friendly neighbors there.
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Sapphire Shores Park
5015 Sun CirThis is the local spot for watching the sun set. 10 minute max walk. Throw the beach chairs on your back (in the garage), grab the cooler (in the closet) and pack a picnic. You'll meet many of our friendly neighbors there.
A great neighborhood spot to watch the sunset. There's a deck and a little beach where swimming is also possible. There's often a bubble machine going, adding some additional personality. It's a longer walk or a quick drive - take the chairs and the cooler and go! (Sun Circle is a bit closer).
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Indian Beach Park
2703 Bay Shore RdA great neighborhood spot to watch the sunset. There's a deck and a little beach where swimming is also possible. There's often a bubble machine going, adding some additional personality. It's a longer walk or a quick drive - take the chairs and the cooler and go! (Sun Circle is a bit closer).