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.
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SHOPPING<br />
top<br />
Experience the<br />
10<br />
Souvenirs and<br />
so Much More<br />
Coupon<br />
Beach Bazaar<br />
5211 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key<br />
941.346.2995 • Beach-Bazaar.com<br />
From swimsuits to fun beach toys, this<br />
Siesta Key Village one-stop shop carries<br />
everything your family needs to enjoy a<br />
relaxing or activity-filled day at the beach.<br />
Offers a large selection of designer<br />
swimwear, gifts and souvenirs, surf and<br />
swim gear, t-shirts, men’s and women’s<br />
fashions, flip-flops, sunglasses, and more.<br />
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />
Molly’s! A Chic & Unique Boutique<br />
1874 Stickney Point Road, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.921.1221 • Mollys<strong>Sarasota</strong>.com<br />
Women’s shoes, handbags, jewelry,<br />
gifts, and more. Nice selection of quality<br />
lines including Vera Bradley, NAOT, Lindsay<br />
Phillips, Eric Javits, and FitFlop. Get the<br />
perfect shoe selected for you by a<br />
professional shoe-fitting specialist. Open<br />
Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.<br />
to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.<br />
to 8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />
MARY CAROL FITZGERALD<br />
Finding a great souvenir to take home from your visit to <strong>Sarasota</strong> couldn’t be<br />
easier. <strong>Visitor</strong>s will have no trouble finding treasures with the area offering<br />
everything from beach shops to boutiques filled with t-shirts, sweatshirts,<br />
hats, flip-flops, and more. Local retailers also offer an assortment of handcrafted<br />
gifts and designer fashions, one-of-a-kind pieces of art, exclusive fine jewelry,<br />
and the latest brands in swimwear and beach apparel. Spend a morning or<br />
afternoon browsing through the shops of St. Armands Circle, Siesta Key,<br />
and in downtown Venice and <strong>Sarasota</strong>. Why not treat yourself, and then pick<br />
up something for your friends or relatives at home? You may have come for<br />
the sun and sand, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do a little shopping while<br />
you’re here!<br />
Check It Out<br />
Island Trader<br />
Siesta Key’s best spot for men’s and women’s<br />
Guy Harvey, Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide,<br />
and Columbia designer apparel and accessories<br />
including beach cover-ups, hats, beach<br />
bags, jewelry, and handcrafted purses. Plus<br />
an array of specialty gift items. Located in the<br />
heart of Siesta Key Village. Open daily.<br />
5212 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key<br />
941.346.7712<br />
Created Gems in Gold & Silver<br />
5212 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key • 941.346.0988<br />
5 S. Blvd. of the Presidents, St. Armands<br />
941.388.4367 • SiestaKeyGems.com<br />
Exclusive distributor of Spektralyte<br />
diamonds, a permanent D-flawless lab-created<br />
diamond with all the specifications of a<br />
quality diamond matching its cut, clarity,<br />
and faceting. Unlike cubic zirconia,<br />
Spektralyte diamond gemstones have<br />
a lifetime guarantee. Hundreds of<br />
affordable gemstones, sterling silver<br />
and 14K gold designs for men and<br />
women.<br />
The Gallery on Siesta Key<br />
5129 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key<br />
941.349.2427<br />
Take home a unique souvenir—artwork<br />
by a <strong>Sarasota</strong> artist. Art gallery and<br />
gift boutique featuring tropical and<br />
beach inspired original paintings,<br />
photographs, sculpture, jewelry, seashell<br />
creations, ceramics, glassware, wearable<br />
art, and other unique gift items from<br />
a variety of local <strong>Sarasota</strong> artists.<br />
Located in the heart of Siesta Key<br />
Village. Open daily.<br />
Island Time Spirits & Gourmet Market<br />
421 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice<br />
941.488.5989 • IslandTimeSpirits.com<br />
This fine wine, beer, spirits, deli,<br />
tasting room, and gourmet market is a<br />
one-of-a-kind shopping destination.<br />
Choose from a wide array of ready-made<br />
gift baskets or customize your own. Cigars,<br />
barware, and cocktail party items also<br />
available. Stop in and enjoy a cheese and<br />
appetizer platter, an ice-cold beer, or<br />
glass from their self-serve wine and spirits<br />
sampling bars.<br />
Just/Because<br />
7 So. Blvd. of the Presidents, St. Armands<br />
941.388.1939 • JustBecause<strong>Sarasota</strong>.com<br />
Gift shop and boutique showcasing over<br />
50 American artists. Features beautiful<br />
hand-blown glass, metal sculptures,<br />
pottery, paintings, jewelry, and more<br />
one-of-a-kind works of art to fit every<br />
budget. Open Monday through Saturday<br />
10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.<br />
Morton’s Siesta Market<br />
205 Canal Road, Siesta Key<br />
941.349.1474 • SiestaMarket.com<br />
A family-owned <strong>Sarasota</strong> favorite since<br />
1969 and Siesta Key’s choice for staple<br />
groceries, fresh produce, prime meats,<br />
seafood, and a large selection of wine<br />
and beer. Prepared foods are available<br />
for easy take-out and picnics. Offers<br />
convenient online grocery ordering and<br />
delivery. On-site bakery and award-winning<br />
catering offered at the mainland location<br />
on 1924 South Osprey Avenue, <strong>Sarasota</strong>.<br />
Shelly’s Gifts & Christmas Boutique<br />
4420 S. Tamiami Trail, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.260.8905 • ShellysGifts.com<br />
A festive treasure trove of seasonal home<br />
décor and holiday items for Valentines Day,<br />
Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah,<br />
and more. Also offers a wide assortment<br />
of bachelorette, bridal shower, wedding,<br />
baby, and hostess gifts. Open year-round<br />
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.<br />
to 6 p.m., and Sundays seasonally.<br />
Swim City • Swim Mart<br />
Five Area Locations<br />
941.922.4545 • SwimMart.com<br />
Offers the region’s largest selection of<br />
designer swimwear and resort wear for the<br />
entire family. The perfect suit for every body<br />
including special needs: maternity, mastectomy,<br />
long torso, and plus sizes. Name brands<br />
including Gottex, Miraclesuit, and Sunsets.<br />
Men’s, women’s, and children’s Reef, Sanuk,<br />
and Cobian footwear and sandals. Open<br />
daily. See ad on page 55 for location details.<br />
Tervis<br />
928 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey<br />
941.966.8614<br />
319 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands<br />
941.388.2040 • Tervis.com<br />
Enjoy refreshing beverages at the<br />
beach or on the patio with Tervis insulated<br />
drinkware. For 70 years, their products have<br />
kept hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold.<br />
Tervis are virtually unbreakable and<br />
dishwasher safe. Choose from hundreds<br />
of fun designs for any occasion, and a variety<br />
of accessories. Offers a lifetime guarantee<br />
on tumblers, mugs, and water bottles.<br />
Your Go-To Store on the Island<br />
Morton’s Siesta Market is your one-stop shop<br />
for easy island living. We offer a large selection<br />
of staple groceries, beer and wine, as well as<br />
fresh produce, meats and seafood.<br />
In keeping with our Morton’s tradition, we<br />
also carry a delicious array of prepared foods,<br />
perfect for take-out, picnics, parties and more.<br />
Please stop in and say hello!<br />
Located in the<br />
heart of Siesta Village!<br />
Visit<br />
Siesta Village<br />
Liquors just<br />
next door!<br />
205 Canal Road, Siesta Key • 941-349-1474 • siestamarket.com<br />
38 WINTER | SPRING <strong>2018</strong> <strong>Must</strong><strong>Do</strong>.com
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