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Beautiful, historic downtown Venice dates back to the 1920s and captures the charm of old Florida, with its moss-covered oaks and swaying palms lining the avenues. Venice’s unique location combines a vibrant downtown experience with parks, green spaces and the beach, which is less than a mile away. Scan the...
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Fresh Fare, Smooth Spirits, Great Fun! Since 1992, our six Gecko's Grill & Pub's are favorites of locals and visitors alike. Join us for our award-winning American Pub Food with a Gourmet Twist, fresh, locally sourced seasonal produce from our farm partner, local craft beers & ultimate Happy Hours! Six...
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This small park is situated on Little Sarasota Bay. There are no restrooms and parking is limited. Amenities -Bay access -Canoe/kayak lauch -Limited parking -Dog friendly Activities -Canoeing/kayaking -Fishing -Launch point for the Jim Neville Marine Preserve trail, within Paddle Sarasota, a Guide to Sarasota's kayak and canoe trails.
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Bevardi's Salute Restaurant & Catering, offers the largest outdoor dining garden terrace in the heart of downtown Sarasota. Bevardi's Salute is locally owned and operated by Chef Laszlo Bevardi since 2010. Classically trained in Italy, Chef Bevardi offers house-made pasta, authentic Italian food, a large variety of fresh seafood and...
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Sarasota Magazine's "Best of the Best," Herald Tribune's "Best Steak House" and finalists in Florida Trend Magazine's "Top 500 Restaurants" and Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence." Following the principles of our founder, Ruth Fertel, we procure only the finest USDA Prime corn-fed beef available. Come in and try one of...
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$3 off 64oz Growler Fills* every Friday! *Excludes Sun King King's Reserve Barrel-aged and Sour Ales
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Named after developers Katherine E. and Daisietta G. McClellan. The subdivision was described as Sarasota’s “Garden Spot” back in the 1900’s. No designated parking available. Owned and operated by the City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation District.
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This park’s large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes it one of the best places in southwest Florida to view Florida scrub-jays, an imperiled species found only in Florida. The birds are abundant in this 1,381-acre park. In addition to viewing wildlife, an array of other land-based and water-based recreational activities...
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Enjoy the brand new tree-top inspired playground, basketball & tennis courts! Home for the historic Bidwell-Wood House, Crocker Memorial Church and the Pioneer Whitaker Cemetery. Save Sarasota Bay & the Manatees Butterfly Garden Hog Creek Watershed Restoration Project - Dedicated May 21, 2019. Designed & planted by Mrs. Lorienne Nickelson's...
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Pinecraft Park is a community park, offering a variety of recreational opportunities, as well as a beautiful view of the Phillippi Creek. A shallow-draft boat ramp provides access to the bay and Gulf via Phillippi Creek. This park is also a canoe/kayak launch point for the Phillippi Creek Trail approximately...