Must Do Sarasota Visitor Guide Summer/Fall 2018
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 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 to Sarasota, Siesta Key, Venice, Longboat and Lido Key, Florida. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Must Do directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink while on vacation. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and coupon 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 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 to Sarasota, Siesta Key, Venice, Longboat and Lido Key, Florida. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Must Do directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink while on vacation. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and coupon savings.
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Truly a One-of-a-Kind Place<br />
to Shop and Dine on St. Armands<br />
JENNIFER BRINKMAN<br />
NITA ETTINGER<br />
You’ll find 138 merchants including boutiques, specialty<br />
shops, galleries, and restaurants. Stroll around Circle Park<br />
and take a look at the “Circus Ring of Fame” - a sidewalk<br />
commemorating outstanding circus performers. Enjoy<br />
breakfast, lunch, or dinner at one of the many sidewalk<br />
restaurants and cafes. Stick around after sunset and enjoy<br />
St. Armands’ nightlife scene.<br />
Be sure to take note of the classically designed statuary<br />
featured throughout St. Armands. There are 33 statues,<br />
16 of which were purchased by John Ringling in the 1920s<br />
supporting his desire to bring art and culture to the city of<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong>. A self-guided walking tour brochure is available at<br />
St. Armands’ businesses as well as near some of the statues.<br />
The St. Armands Circle Association and merchants host<br />
several special events throughout the year including art<br />
and craft festivals, sidewalk sales, exotic car shows, and<br />
special holiday themed events. Visit <strong>Must</strong><strong>Do</strong>.com or<br />
StArmandsCircleAssoc.com for details on upcoming events.<br />
DEBI PITTMAN WILKEY<br />
Parking on and around St. Armands Circle is free and<br />
convenient. There are two parking lots a short walk from<br />
The Circle and accessible from Adams Drive as you come<br />
onto The Circle from the Ringling Bridge. St. Armands also<br />
offers valet parking from 4:30 to 11 p.m. between Cafe<br />
L'Europe and Cha Cha Coconuts. Additional parking is<br />
available on John Ringling Blvd. and in front of shops and<br />
restaurants (three-hour limit on the Circle Monday through<br />
Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.). On weekends and after<br />
business hours, Wells Fargo bank off North Washington<br />
Drive also provides free parking.<br />
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