Must Do Sarasota Visitor Guide Winter/Spring 2018
Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Sarasota Winter/Spring 2018 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. Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Sarasota Winter/Spring 2018 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.
Truly a One-of-a-Kind Place to Shop and Dine on St. Armands Parking on and around St. Armands Circle is free and convenient. There are two parking lots a short walk from The Circle and accessible from Adams Drive as you come onto The Circle from the Ringling Bridge. St. Armands also offers valet parking from 4:30 to 11 p.m. between Cafe L’Europe and Cha Cha Coconuts. Additional parking is available on John Ringling Blvd. and in front of shops and restaurants (three-hour limit on the Circle Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.). On weekends and after business hours, Wells Fargo bank off North Washington Drive also provides free parking. tantalize your tastebuds on our CULINARY TOURS 941.893.4664 Our award winning Key Culinary Tours are fun-filled adventures that combine fine cuisine and unique, intimate peeks into the rich history of the area. Experienced tour guides share their knowledge and introduce guests to a handful of specially selected restaurants for a memorable time and culinary delights. Book your tour online at keyculinarytours.com CHRIS L. SMITH You’ll find 138 merchants including boutiques, specialty shops, galleries, and restaurants. Stroll around Circle Park and take a look at the “Circus Ring of Fame” - a sidewalk commemorating outstanding circus performers. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at one of the many sidewalk restaurants and cafes. Stick around after sunset and enjoy St. Armands’ nightlife scene. Be sure to take note of the classically designed statuary featured throughout St. Armands. There are 33 statues, 16 of which were purchased by John Ringling in the 1920s supporting his desire to bring art and culture to the city of Sarasota. A self-guided walking tour brochure is available at St. Armands’ businesses as well as near some of the statues. The St. Armands Circle Association and merchants host several special events throughout the year including art and craft festivals, sidewalk sales, exotic car shows, and special holiday themed events. Visit MustDo.com or StArmandsCircleAssoc.com for details on upcoming events. 34 WINTER | SPRING 2018 MustDo.com MARY CAROL FITZGERALD NITA ETTINGER
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Truly a One-of-a-Kind Place<br />
to Shop and Dine on St. Armands<br />
Parking on and around St. Armands<br />
Circle is free and convenient. There<br />
are two parking lots a short walk<br />
from The Circle and accessible from<br />
Adams Drive as you come onto The<br />
Circle from the Ringling Bridge. St.<br />
Armands also offers valet parking<br />
from 4:30 to 11 p.m. between Cafe<br />
L’Europe and Cha Cha Coconuts.<br />
Additional parking is available on<br />
John Ringling Blvd. and in front of<br />
shops and restaurants (three-hour<br />
limit on the Circle Monday through<br />
Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.). On<br />
weekends and after business hours,<br />
Wells Fargo bank off North Washington<br />
Drive also provides free parking.<br />
tantalize your tastebuds<br />
on our CULINARY TOURS<br />
941.893.4664<br />
Our award winning Key Culinary<br />
Tours are fun-filled adventures that<br />
combine fine cuisine and unique,<br />
intimate peeks into the rich history<br />
of the area. Experienced tour guides<br />
share their knowledge and introduce<br />
guests to a handful of specially<br />
selected restaurants for a memorable<br />
time and culinary delights.<br />
Book your tour online at keyculinarytours.com<br />
CHRIS L. SMITH<br />
You’ll find 138 merchants including boutiques, specialty shops,<br />
galleries, and restaurants. Stroll around Circle Park and take a look<br />
at the “Circus Ring of Fame” - a sidewalk commemorating outstanding<br />
circus performers. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at one of the<br />
many sidewalk restaurants and cafes. Stick around after sunset and<br />
enjoy St. Armands’ nightlife scene.<br />
Be sure to take note of the classically designed statuary featured<br />
throughout St. Armands. There are 33 statues, 16 of which were<br />
purchased by John Ringling in the 1920s supporting his desire to<br />
bring art and culture to the city of <strong>Sarasota</strong>. A self-guided walking<br />
tour brochure is available at St. Armands’ businesses as well as near<br />
some of the statues.<br />
The St. Armands Circle Association and merchants host several<br />
special events throughout the year including art and craft festivals,<br />
sidewalk sales, exotic car shows, and special holiday themed events.<br />
Visit <strong>Must</strong><strong>Do</strong>.com or StArmandsCircleAssoc.com for details on<br />
upcoming events.<br />
34 WINTER | SPRING <strong>2018</strong> <strong>Must</strong><strong>Do</strong>.com<br />
MARY CAROL FITZGERALD<br />
NITA ETTINGER
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