tuscy is your guy, but I have a few: siesta key(obviously). For pizza: Archived Message Posted by Nobster on February 25, 2025, 17:49:18, in reply to "Recommendations for Sarasota, FL? Mrs. GC decided that’s where we’re going for spring break." https://shanerspizza.com/ The area near shaners has plenty of bars and shops. kinds more local and Florida-y For paddling: go to Ted sperling park on Lido. https://maps.app.goo.gl/pjrLfDeg96sWmzKu8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy for fru fru shopping go to st. Armonds circle. The aquarium near there is good too. Or go downtown Sarasota for tourist and fancy stores and grub. There is also a good farmers market. For pastries go to http://www.rendezvoussarasota.com/ For seafood, Walt’s on tamiami or Dry Doc on long boat key. tamiami is a ridiculous strode. Tons of lanes, some people drive 50+ some drive slow. It makes for a fun time turning left. if your Vrbo is north of downtown, walk or run the big bridge to St Armonds key. Also the houses by the water there are nice, but two blocks inland, it’s rundown (the farther north to the airport, the dicier it gets. Selby gardens is worth it. I never did the ringling estate but it’s free on mondays (I think check first). So it’s probably a good idea. There is a circus act show near the art museum (which is the old high school where Paul Rueben went). Previous Message Week after next. GC Jr (college freshman) is coming too. Have a great VRBO house right by the beach but don’t have much planned for activities so any suggestions would be great. Also good places to eat? Mrs and Jr and pretty simple eaters so we generally look for pizza or good bar food. Thanks. Message Thread: Recommendations for Sarasota, FL? Mrs. GC decided that’s where we’re going for spring break. - GCIllini99 February 25, 2025, 14:37:29 Busch Gardens isn't that far if you're into roller coasters and stuff - Gene Parmesan February 26, 2025, 12:22:54 Good recs. Maybe throw Jungle Gardens in there. Small zoo and botanical garden. - Tuscy February 26, 2025, 9:41:11 Myakka state park is fun especially if you want to see alligators - bjl63 February 26, 2025, 10:21:30 She’s into myakkas Deano * - digs February 26, 2025, 11:05:55 Via boat rides, also.* - Tuscy February 26, 2025, 10:50:16 Myakka also has a “trail” that goes up into the canopy across bridges which was pretty cool - GhostofPokeyStixPast February 26, 2025, 10:49:16 O’s spring training at Ed Smith Stadium* - Herman Blume February 25, 2025, 22:45:26 It's not too far but you can definitely check out Anna Maria Island for a day - bulldogmba February 25, 2025, 18:02:49 good call. also there's a red barn flea market up there (on 75) that is worth a wander - Nobster February 25, 2025, 18:40:32 Spent a few Saturdays there when I was traveling back and forth from Houston to Bradenton - bulldogmba February 25, 2025, 21:10:27 4900 S Tamiami Trail* - Stu February 25, 2025, 17:56:58 The Ringling Brother house and circus museum was really neat like 40 years ago - DT February 25, 2025, 17:50:08 tuscy is your guy, but I have a few: siesta key(obviously). For pizza: - Nobster February 25, 2025, 17:49:18 I haven't been but am going in May... - SurfTheBoneyard February 25, 2025, 17:47:13 fyi, i like duval more than marina jack...but there's a good park and view there. also, they have - Nobster February 25, 2025, 18:52:09 Nice. We are staying at the Art Ovation near there.* - SurfTheBoneyard February 25, 2025, 18:56:08 ok average deucer. that's a nice place. close to everything downtown and great for a walk on the - Nobster February 25, 2025, 19:08:11 Bonvoy Gold Elite, bitches.* - SurfTheBoneyard February 25, 2025, 19:21:50 van wezel is the performing arts place. broadway touring cast stuff. there’s a Sarasota museum - Nobster February 25, 2025, 18:01:22 Is that house picture current? - timmer February 25, 2025, 16:51:47 Fair question..not beachfront but close by. Lots of reviews from past couple months and all 5 stars* - GCIllini99 February 25, 2025, 18:35:52 my m-i-l lives off tamiami...a mile from the coast maybe. hardly any damage - Nobster February 25, 2025, 18:42:59   Searching