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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MUST DO DINING<br />
Coupon Alcohol <strong>Do</strong>g-Friendly Entertainment Outdoor Dining Waterfront Dining<br />
MARY CAROL FITZGERALD<br />
Café Gabbiano<br />
5104 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key<br />
941.349.1423 • CafeGabbiano.com<br />
Fresh and local ingredients make up<br />
their classic and modern Italian dishes within a<br />
wine cellar atmosphere. Menu offers free-range<br />
steak and chicken, local seafood, handmade<br />
pasta, and milk fed veal using farm-raised<br />
ingredients to compliment a world-class wine<br />
list. Offers indoor and climate controlled<br />
outdoor seating, tasting menus, and events. Full<br />
bar featuring daily $10 wine tastings and “Siesta<br />
Hour” with $5 appetizers, wine, and martinis.<br />
The Crow’s Nest<br />
1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice<br />
941.484.9551 • CrowsNest-Venice.com<br />
The first floor features a casual<br />
tavern and is a great place for drinks, a meal,<br />
or late night snack. A romantic upscale dining<br />
room is located on the second level and<br />
features panoramic views of the Intracoastal<br />
Waterway, an award-winning wine list, and is<br />
consistently voted Venice’s best restaurant.<br />
Arrive by car or boat. Dining reservations are<br />
recommended.<br />
Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar<br />
Siesta Village, S. Siesta, St. Armands, Venice<br />
DaiquiriDeck.com<br />
Well known for their vast selection<br />
of frozen daiquiris and drink specials. Menu<br />
features oysters, a variety of seafood,<br />
burgers, salads, wraps, and much more.<br />
Enjoy great live music and Happy Hour<br />
daily from 3 to 7 p.m. at each area location.<br />
Offers special events throughout the year.<br />
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. See ad on<br />
page 47 for phone and location details.<br />
Marina Jack Restaurant<br />
2 Marina Plaza, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.365.4232 • MarinaJacks.com<br />
<strong>Do</strong>wntown <strong>Sarasota</strong> Bayfront<br />
location offering three different waterfront<br />
dining options. The main level features the<br />
casual open-air Blue Sunshine Patio Bar<br />
& Grill and the air-conditioned Deep Six<br />
Lounge and Piano Bar. Upstairs Dining Room<br />
features an award-winning wine list and the<br />
regions finest seafood, steaks, and pasta.<br />
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations<br />
recommended for the Dining Room only.<br />
Nancy’s Bar-B-Q<br />
301 S. Pineapple Avenue, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
8141 Main Street, Lakewood Ranch<br />
941.366.2271 • NancysBarBQ.com<br />
Succulent pulled pork, ribs, beef<br />
brisket, chicken, and salmon are smoked<br />
fresh daily. Menu also features numerous<br />
sides—many local and vegetarian, large<br />
salads, kids’ menu, craft beer, and wine. Fun,<br />
fast, casual atmosphere with communal tables<br />
inside, picnic tables on the porch. Serving<br />
lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.<br />
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