"This French-inspired St. Armands Circle restaurant offers a romantic with live piano music on Friday and Saturday nights. Opening its doors in 1973, this restaurant was originally the location of John Ringling’s real estate business. The beverages and entrees are a feast for the eyes and the palate."
"The "Grande Dame" of area restaurants, the award-winning cuisine of Cafe L'Europe strikes the perfect balance between tradition and innovation, featuring creative..."
French Table
4.8 (101 ratings)
French bistro serving classic cuisine & wine in a quaint setting with an old-world vibe.
"UPDATE: As of June 2019, the Anna Maria Oyster Bar is no longer serving brunch. However, they open at 11 a.m. every day, so it’s still a great location for lunch and bubbles!"
Payne Park
4.7 (1209 ratings)4.5 (62 ratings)
Once a ballpark, this area features a fitness trail, skateboard park, tennis courts & picnic space.
"Have a circus-themed afternoon by heading over to Payne Park after a visit to the Ringling. This park is home to a big-top play structure that all kids will love. Known as the Circus park kids, imagination will go wild as they explore the fun, unique features of this one-of-a-kind Sarasota park."
"If any place embodied Sarasota’s artsy, playful spirit, it would be Payne Park!. Formerly the site of a baseball stadium and field from 1924 to 1989, this park now hosts walking trails, a playground, a tennis center, and even a disc throwing golf course!. BLVD Sarasota is now under construction!"
Ringling Bridge Causeway Park
4.8 (400 ratings)
12-acre park & beach adjacent to the Ringling Bridge, with fishing & bay & city views.
"This is the big bridge that connects Downtown Sarasota to Bird Key. Make a morning of riding a bike or walking to the top of the bridge, and spend your afternoon exploring the beautiful houses and charming small town of Bird Key. When you head back up the bridge, don’t miss out on getting photos of the Sarasota city skyline!"
Best Outdoor Activities in Sarasota
South Lido County Park
4.7 (834 ratings)4.5 (431 ratings)
Diverse waterfront park offering swimming, kayaking & bird-watching, plus trails & picnic areas.
2201 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
ParkOutdoor ActivitiesBeachesNature & Wildlife Areas
"Sarasota Jungle Gardens has been delighting visitors since 1939. Walk among or hand-feed our flock of free roaming flamingos, Florida's unofficial state bird...."
"3 Keys is a craft brewery and family-friendly eatery featuring a weekly evolving selection of small batch, handcrafted beers in an inviting and relaxing atmosphere. Their menu consists of interesting and wholesome appetizers, sandwiches, tacos, burgers and pizzas made daily from scratch. (We recommend the tacos and the trivia nights!) They have great food specials, music, activities and community events each week."
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