Nice. We are staying at the Art Ovation near there.* Archived Message Posted by SurfTheBoneyard on February 25, 2025, 18:56:08, in reply to "fyi, i like duval more than marina jack...but there's a good park and view there. also, they have " Previous Message cruise meals that run out of the harbor. i think they are mj chefs. if you like asian food, pho cali is pretty good. vietnamese and thai. they have a tasty appetizer with shrimp in a rice roll. Previous Message Some restaurants I am looking at include Duval's, Siegfried's and Marina Jack (which I am told was closed after the most recent hurricane because multiple sailboats were blocking the path to get to it). My son works sometimes at Asolo Rep which is a very good broadway-quality theater there. I also have an uncle with a place on Siesta Key. Their place is fine but some of the area is still recovering. My wife and son recommend the shopping area around St Armand's Circle but again not sure what shape it is in. Son gets back down there first of April and is going to scout it out. 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