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St. Armands Circle
Elegant statues, coconut palms, exclusive shops and fine restaurants line the boulevards of St. Armands Circle. This world-renowned, European-flavored area is perched at the entrance to Lido Key across Sarasota Bay, west of downtown Sarasota. You can spend an entire day here exploring more than 150 upscale shops, boutiques, galleries and fine restaurants. Find fine fashions at shops with catchy names like Oh My Gauze!, Jamaican Me Crazy and Dream Weaver. Dine al fresco at Caf L'Europe, where a Frank Sinatra sound-alike serenades on Wednesday evenings, or at Crab and Fin, where fresh seafood is accompanied by live piano music and plenty of people watching.
423 St. Armands Circle Sarasota, FL34236
Siesta Key Village
Rolling white-sand beaches and sparkling azure waters combine with a sophistication and charm to make Sarasota the gem of Floridas Gulf Coast. The endless array of activities and the exhilarating mixture of attractions, restaurants, shopping, and accommodations are a sure fit for any traveler.
1249 Stickney Point Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242
Christophers
With its panoramic view of the Sarasota City skyline, Christopher's on Lido specializes in serving New American cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Using only the freshest ingredients, our Chefs will tantalize your taste buds with a wide variety of eclectic entr?e selections and inspired house specialty desserts served in an intimate, yet casual atmosphere. Our wine list features vintages from across the globe and will satisfy even the most discriminating enthusiast. Enjoy the light fare in a relaxing tropical atmosphere at the Lido Caf? located near the lobby. Or you may enjoy a meal, snack or beverage in the privacy of your room with in-room dining. 941-388-5608
700 Ben Franklin Dr Ste 8FL, Sarasota, FL 34236
Downtown Sarasota
Think Fifth Avenue, Rodeo Drive and Bond Street. Surround them with restored Mediterranean homes, sprinkle them with palm trees, color in Sarasota's discriminating, fashion-savvy shoppers, and you've got downtown's historic Herald Square. Hot and hip, this shopping, dining and strolling district is south of Main Street and bordered by Pineapple Avenue, Orange Avenue and State Street. Pick up anything from retro fashions and '60s furniture to haute couture and fine art.
Orange Ave. & State Street, Sarasotal, Fl 34236