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Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

1. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

8.9
811 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL
Garden · 38 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: The koi pond at Marie Selby gardens is spectacular. The gardens are quiet and relaxing. Be sure to check out the tea shop, and don't forget the mosquito repellant!

Siesta Key Oyster Bar is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

2. Siesta Key Oyster Bar

8.9
5238 Ocean Blvd (at Beach Rd), Sarasota, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 116 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: If you have never tried raw oysters and have the itch to do so, this is the best place to do it! I always say, "if it's in the title of the restaurant, that's what you order."

Cheers to Wine is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

3. Cheers to Wine

8225 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL
Wine Store · 4 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: A great selections of wine and gifts, but what really makes this shop great are the events: from charity fundraisers to Mexican Train Dominoes night, there is always something going on at WineStyles.

Sarasota Farmers Market is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

4. Sarasota Farmers Market

9.2
Main & Lemon, Sarasota, FL
Farmers Market · Main Street Merchants · 24 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: If you are looking for a place to find excellent local produce, try this farmer's market. See this website for details: www.sarasotafarmersmarket.org

Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

5. Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine

8.7
8453 Cooper Creek Blvd (university), University Park, FL
Indian Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: I highly recommend the garlic nan and butter lamb. The best Indian food I've ever had, hands down.

MacAllister's is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

6. MacAllister's

8110 Lakewood Main St (at Rodeo Dr), Lakewood Ranch, FL
Bar · 32 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: Trivia every Tuesday night, a great selection of drinks, and excellent food. I recommend starting with the cold sampler. They also have a full, dedicated gluten-free menu.

Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

7. Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant

1216 1st St (btw Tamiami & Coconut), Sarasota, FL
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Sarasota · 30 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: This is a great date night restaurant with a romantic roof-top bar to watch the sunset.

Country Pancake House and Restaurant is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

8. Country Pancake House and Restaurant

8205 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL
Breakfast Spot · 19 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: One of the most extensive menus I've ever seen with over 300 items, and everything I've tried has been great. This is the spot to go for comfort food. The pancakes are huge. Get the short stack.

Munchies 420 Cafe is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

9. Munchies 420 Cafe

7.5
6639 Superior Ave (at Gulf Gate), Sarasota, FL
Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: Man vs. Food. If its fried, smothered in cheese or covered in bacon, it's here. Is that macaroni and cheese on that foot-long hot dog? Why yes, it is.

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

10. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

9.0
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL
Aquarium · 62 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: A great place for family fun and photography. Sea turtles, jellyfish, sea lions, sharks and much MUCH more.

John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

11. John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art

9.0
5401 Bay Shore Rd (btwn 58th St & Ringling Pl), Sarasota, FL
Art Museum · 70 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: There's a fine art gallery, beautiful grounds, cafe, gift shop and mansion tours in addition to the circus museum. With so much to do, plan on spending the day!

The Dalí Museum is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

12. The Dalí Museum

9.0
1 Dali Blvd (at Bayshore Dr & 5th Av SE), Saint Petersburg, FL
Art Museum · University Park - South Downtown · 209 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: The architecture of the museum is as surreal as the work of Salvador Dali. I high recommend going on the tour to gain further insight into the mind of one of the greatest geniuses of all time.

St. Armands Circle is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

13. St. Armands Circle

9.0
11 S Blvd of the Presidents (St Armands), Sarasota, FL
Shopping Plaza · St. Armands · 82 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: You can spend half the day here shopping, and the other half eating.

Station 400 is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

14. Station 400

8.1
8215 Lakewood Ranch Blvd (at Boardwalk Loop), Lakewood Ranch, FL
Breakfast Spot · 19 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: This is one of my favorite places to grab breakfast or a light lunch. I recommend the curry chicken salad wrap.

Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

15. Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar

8111 Cooper Creek Blvd, Sarasota, FL
Wine Bar · 25 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: Great wine, cocktails and California-style food. You can order and pay using their ipad menus, so there's never the need to wait for a waiter or waitress.

Columbia Restaurant is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

16. Columbia Restaurant

8.4
411 Saint Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL
Spanish Restaurant · St. Armands · 136 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: This is one of the most famous restaurants in Sarasota, and for good reason. Everything is good, but you must try their famous 1905 salad. This place also has some of the best sangria in town.

Ben & Jerry's is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

17. Ben & Jerry's

7.8
372A Saint Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL
Ice Cream Parlor · St. Armands · 19 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: Attention lactose lovers, Ben and Jerry's ice cream shop is all that you love in the carton plus the added joy of sprinkles and such.

Siesta Key Beach Drum Circle is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

18. Siesta Key Beach Drum Circle

8.3
848-898 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL
Music Venue · 18 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: Every Sunday evening around sunset, dozens gather at the beach for dancing and drumming. It is fun for all ages.

Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

19. Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue

8437 Cooper Creek Blvd, University Park, FL
Animal Shelter · No tips or reviews
Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel And Furnishings is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

20. Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel And Furnishings

9105 Town Center Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch, FL
Boutique · No tips or reviews
The Londoner Bed & Breakfast is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

21. The Londoner Bed & Breakfast

304 15th St W (at 3rd Ave W), Bradenton, FL
Bed and Breakfast · 1 tip
Fast N Fresh is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

22. Fast N Fresh

7.1
8105 Cooper Creek Blvd (at University Pkwy), University Park, FL
Salad Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Lee Roy Selmon's is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

23. Lee Roy Selmon's

8253 Cooper Creek Blvd (at University Pkwy), Sarasota, FL
Southern Food Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews
Wat Mongkolratanaram Buddhist Temple is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

24. Wat Mongkolratanaram Buddhist Temple

9.1
5306 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL
Buddhist Temple · 59 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: The Thai Temple practically radiates peace. The golden temple sits beside peaceful waters. Every Sunday morning, hundreds gather to enjoy traditional homemade cuisine and a lively market.

Cutting Loose Salon is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

25. Cutting Loose Salon

7.9
8429 Honore Avenue, Sarasota, FL
Hair Salon · 18 tips and reviews
Jolly Espresso Bar is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

26. Jolly Espresso Bar

1296 N Palm Ave (Main St.), Sarasota, FL
Coffee Shop · Main Street Merchants · 7 tips and reviews
Blue Door Spa is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

27. Blue Door Spa

Bradenton, FL
Structure · 5 tips and reviews
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

28. Safety Harbor Resort and Spa

8.3
105 N Bayshore Dr (Main St.), Safety Harbor, FL
Resort · 44 tips and reviews

29. Brady's Backyard BBQ

7.3
340 Main St, Safety Harbor, FL
BBQ Joint · 17 tips and reviews

Bethany C.Bethany Culp: Brady's Backyard BBQ has some of the best barebeque in Florida. Get TWO servings of the corn casserole as your side (it's that good), and don't forget the homemade Coka Cola chocolate cake for desert.

Louis Pappas Market Cafe - Northwood Plaza is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

30. Louis Pappas Market Cafe - Northwood Plaza

7.8
2560 N McMullen Booth Rd (Northwood Plaza), Clearwater, FL
Greek Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
The Dark Side Comics is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

31. The Dark Side Comics

7.5
501 N Beneva Rd Ste 260, Sarasota, FL
Toy Store · 12 tips and reviews
The Castle is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

32. The Castle

8.2
2004 N 16th St, Tampa, FL
Night Club · Historic Ybor · 76 tips and reviews
Thai Wasabi is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

33. Thai Wasabi

8.1
5250 E State Road 64, Bradenton, FL
Sushi Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
Myakka River State Park is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

34. Myakka River State Park

8.9
13208 State Route 72, Sarasota, FL
State or Provincial Park · 32 tips and reviews
Yoder's Restaurant is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

35. Yoder's Restaurant

9.2
3434 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL
American Restaurant · 125 tips and reviews
Ellenton Premium Outlets is one of Sarasota, Bradenton, and a Little Bit of Tampa.

36. Ellenton Premium Outlets

7.4
5461 Factory Shops Blvd (at Memphis Rd), Ellenton, FL
Outlet Mall · 78 tips and reviews