Must Do Sarasota Visitor Guide Summer/Fall 2017
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Sarasota Summer/Fall 2017 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Top 10 directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and savings.
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Sarasota Summer/Fall 2017 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Top 10 directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and savings.
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NIGHTLIFE<br />
top<br />
Experience the<br />
10<br />
MARY CAROL FITZGERALD JENNIFER BRINKMAN<br />
Coupon Entertainment Happy Hour Waterfront<br />
Fun<br />
After Dark<br />
There is plenty of nighttime fun in <strong>Sarasota</strong> after<br />
the sun sets. Kick off the evening before dining<br />
out by enjoying a couple Happy Hour drinks and<br />
appetizer specials. After dinner, take advantage<br />
of area restaurants and bars offering nightly<br />
beer, wine, and well specials. Mix in some live<br />
music and you’ve got a recipe for fun. The area’s<br />
combination of bars and restaurants present numerous options for an exciting<br />
night on the town. You’ll find dancing, late-night menus, and a variety of live<br />
music ranging from DJ’s playing a mix of today’s top hits, to island style acoustic,<br />
contemporary rock, and jazz. Once you’ve re-charged your batteries from the<br />
days activities, head out for some fun after dark.<br />
Check It Out<br />
Sunset Picnic on the Beach<br />
The setting sun, sound of softly crashing<br />
waves, and gently blowing breezes create a<br />
memorable atmosphere for a fun and romantic<br />
outing. Visit a local grocery to pick up finger<br />
foods or snacks and something to drink. Pack a<br />
cooler, a blanket or chairs, your camera, some<br />
beach toys for the kids and head to the beach<br />
with family or friends. Be sure to include a<br />
flashlight if you plan to stay after dark.<br />
The Beach Club<br />
5151 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key<br />
941.349.6311 • BeachClubSiestaKey.com<br />
Local bands and DJs present live<br />
entertainment nightly. Large dance floor<br />
and club-like atmosphere make it the spot<br />
for dancing on Siesta Key. Offers Happy<br />
Hour daily from noon to 7 p.m., nightly<br />
themed drink specials, special events,<br />
and annual bikini contest. Also offers pizza<br />
and a package store (beer and liquor sales<br />
to go). See website for entertainment<br />
schedule.<br />
Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar<br />
1200 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key<br />
941.349.3885 • CaptainCurts.com<br />
Captain Curt’s Backroom Saloon<br />
features dozens of TVs for watching your<br />
favorite sporting events and a variety of<br />
nightly musical entertainment. Or relax<br />
and enjoy a tropical cocktail or beer and<br />
bar food until 2 a.m. at Sniki Tiki, Captain<br />
Curt’s outdoor tiki bar located across<br />
the street.<br />
Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar<br />
Siesta Village, S. Siesta, St. Armands, Venice<br />
DaiquiriDeck.com<br />
Offers a large selection of refreshing<br />
frozen daiquiris and drink specials. Daily<br />
live music and Happy Hour featuring 2-for-1<br />
from 3 to 7 p.m. at each area location. Menu<br />
includes oysters, seafood, burgers, wraps,<br />
salads, and more. Special events throughout<br />
the year. Open daily from 11 a.m. to<br />
2 a.m. See ad on page 47 for phone<br />
and location details.<br />
The Gator Club<br />
1490 Main Street, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.366.5969 • TheGatorClub.com<br />
Dance to <strong>Sarasota</strong>’s best bands or<br />
DJs nightly. Features Happy Hour drink<br />
specials and over 125 Single Malt Scotch<br />
brands, Tuesday Ladies Night drink<br />
specials, and Wednesday DJ Top<br />
40 dance mix. See website for<br />
entertainment schedule. Located<br />
downtown <strong>Sarasota</strong> in a beautifully<br />
restored historic building. Available<br />
for private events. Open daily.<br />
Livingston’s Amusements<br />
5947 Clark Center Avenue, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.925.7665 • LivingstonsAmusements.com<br />
Experience over 50,000 square<br />
feet of fun state-of-the-art entertainment.<br />
Play games, enjoy a cold one, and socialize<br />
with friends. Fully stocked bar featuring<br />
Happy Hour, ice-cold beer, signature<br />
shots, and premium cocktails. Watch<br />
your favorite sports on HD TVs or shoot<br />
a game of billiards. Menu offers quick<br />
bites, homemade pizza, burgers,<br />
sandwiches, and salads.<br />
DEBI PITTMAN WILKEY<br />
Marina Jack<br />
2 Marina Plaza, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.365.4232 • MarinaJacks.com<br />
Waterfront restaurant and bar<br />
offers spectacular views of <strong>Sarasota</strong> Bay.<br />
Dine al fresco, enjoy live bands to solo<br />
musicians, and Happy Hour from 4 to 6<br />
p.m. weekdays in the Blue Sunshine Patio<br />
Bar & Grill. The casual Deep Six Lounge<br />
and Piano Bar features Rock Lee Tuesday<br />
through Sunday starting at 6 p.m. See<br />
website for entertainment calendar.<br />
Open daily until 1 a.m.<br />
Mattison’s City Grille<br />
1 N. Lemon Avenue, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.330.0440 • Mattisons.com<br />
Enjoy late night dining, drinks,<br />
and nightly live music at this <strong>Do</strong>wntown<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong> covered outdoor bar and<br />
restaurant. Offers Happy Hour $5<br />
appetizers and martinis, and draft<br />
and bottle beer specials daily from<br />
2 to 6 p.m. Visit their website for<br />
entertainment schedule.<br />
McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre<br />
1923 Ringling Blvd., <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.925.3869 • McCurdysComedy.com<br />
McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre has been<br />
bringing hilarious stand-up comedy<br />
shows to the <strong>Sarasota</strong> area since<br />
1988. Their new downtown <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
location features comfortable<br />
cabaret-style seating with a majority<br />
of the seats less than thirty-five feet from<br />
the stage. Full bar and menu is available.<br />
Reservations are recommended. Visit<br />
their website for performance schedule.<br />
SIESTA KEY<br />
5250 Ocean Blvd<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong>, FL 34242<br />
941-349-8697<br />
ISLAND OF VENICE<br />
300 W. Venice Ave<br />
Venice, FL 34285<br />
941-488-0649<br />
Sharky’s on the Pier<br />
1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice<br />
941.488.1456 • SharkysOnThePier.com<br />
Venice’s only beachfront tiki<br />
bar was also voted “Best Florida Beach<br />
Bar” and is a Venice landmark and<br />
popular spot for sunset. Dine, dance,<br />
and enjoy tropical frozen drinks,<br />
ice-cold beer, and cocktails directly<br />
on the Gulf of Mexico. Musical<br />
entertainment Wednesday through<br />
Sunday. Open daily.<br />
Siesta Key Oyster Bar<br />
5238 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key<br />
941.346.5443 • SKOB.com<br />
Enjoy drinks and live music daily<br />
in a fun Key West-style setting. Happy<br />
Hour daily from 3 to 6 p.m. featuring<br />
one dozen oysters or Louisiana crawfish<br />
for $7. Two-for-one liquor and select<br />
drafts after 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday<br />
and Saturday until close. Over 21 beers<br />
on tap along with domestic, import, and<br />
specialty bottled beer. No cover charge.<br />
Open daily.<br />
ST ARMANDS CIRCLE<br />
325 John Ringling Blvd<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong>, FL 34236<br />
941-388-3325<br />
SOUTH SIESTA<br />
1250 Stickney Point Rd<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong>, FL 34242<br />
941-346-1664<br />
46 SUMMER | FALL <strong>2017</strong> <strong>Must</strong><strong>Do</strong>.com
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