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3 Stars - 117 Opinions
5960 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key, Florida, 34242, United States
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I have a client who will be in Sarasota on April 17, 2005. She doesn't drive, but wants to take a tour of the Sarasota area. She needs someone to spend the day driving her to both locations and back. We will pay for your time and driving expenses. (While it is not necessary for the guide to accomopany her on the tours, you would be welcome to do so at your own expense.) Please let me know what you would charge (and whether you would like to take the tours too. If so, I'll make the reservations at the same time I make hers).
I'm just joining VT so missed helping your client.
I am a 20 year resident of Sarasota and know everyone and everything in this little burg.
The next time you need some help here drop me a line.
Sarasota is packed with museums, art galleries, theatres, it even has it's own ballet. A lot of the museums, roads, buildings etc. are named after John Ringling of the Ringling Bros Circus. Sarasota is where the Circus people hang out in the winter, apparently!
Yes, this is a franchised restaurant, but the entree's here are delicious!! If you're in town, you'll have to check this place out, and being on Tamiami Trail (41) its very convenient to those who stay on the key. Tip: Make reservations as this is a very popular place, especially on the weekends. I'm always a big fan of the Mahi Mahi
El Greco is authentic greek food in a pretty nice setting. There's not much for vegetarians here, but they will work with you. (Be careful - the Greek Salad has sardines in the dressing . . . that's the "real" way to make it.)
My friends say that the lamb is the best here. You can eat a meal here or just come for coffee and dessert. The desserts here are all amazing.
Thanks to the Ringley (as in Ringley Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus) families infusion of money into the local community Sarasota has a wonderful array of art and culture available for such a small town. So much so that Sarasota is known as Floridia's Cultural Coast including:
Professional symphony, ballet and opera
More than 10 theaters and 30 art galleries
The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is Florida's State Museum
Incredible - this has it's on tip
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, known for its architecture and great acoustics, seats 1,700
Sarasota Opera house - one of the top rated opera houses in the US - If you have never been to an opera this is a wonderful place to see your first.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 955-7676 | (941) 953-3368
www.vanwezel.org
Sarasota Ballet of Florida
5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 359-0099 | (866) 722-5538
www.sarasotaballet.org
Sarasota Opera House
61 North Pineapple Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 366-8450
(888) OPERA-12
http://www.sarasotaopera.org/
located across the street from the entrance to the ringling museum and mansion is the florida state theater complex. the florida state theater includes the 1905 mertz theatre, the modern cook theater, and a opera house imported from dunfermile scotland. these theaters are operated by florida state university. for performace dates and times see the attached web sites.
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Q: Best beach in Sarasota or South of Sarasota "Can anyone recommend a beach in Sarasota or down the I-75 from Sarasota to Naples, Fl ? We'll be driving from Orlando to Naples..."
A: "The beaches on Siesta Key are quite good with restaurants near by. Also, just south of St Petersburg there is a very nice beach that gets a lot of local traffic."
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Address: 5960 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key, Florida, 34242, United States
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