Cottage (Casita) Guidebook
Food scene
Brunch seven days a week, dinner Wednesday-Saturdays. Set in historic Ringling buildings (former home). The Reserve Retreat is a unique property. It contains a boutique hotel with cozy guest rooms for nightly, weekly and monthly stays. Our restaurant serves American-fare, in a casual fine dining atmosphere. The beer/wine bar with large selections and coffee shop are favorites of guests and neighborhood regulars. Many people know us as a venue for live music, and we provide space for meetings, parties, or other events. We are independently owned and believe in a culture of diversity, inclusion, equality, and pride.
17 preporučuju mještani
The Reserve Retreat
1322 N Tamiami TrailBrunch seven days a week, dinner Wednesday-Saturdays. Set in historic Ringling buildings (former home). The Reserve Retreat is a unique property. It contains a boutique hotel with cozy guest rooms for nightly, weekly and monthly stays. Our restaurant serves American-fare, in a casual fine dining atmosphere. The beer/wine bar with large selections and coffee shop are favorites of guests and neighborhood regulars. Many people know us as a venue for live music, and we provide space for meetings, parties, or other events. We are independently owned and believe in a culture of diversity, inclusion, equality, and pride.
Incredible pizza and entire menu from scratch kitchen.
13 preporučuju mještani
Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe
1837 Hillview StIncredible pizza and entire menu from scratch kitchen.
Burns Court
Burns Courtmany small restaurants on outskirts of downtown Sarasota
Down home food and THE most delicious freshly-baked pies this side of heaven.
109 preporučuju mještani
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StDown home food and THE most delicious freshly-baked pies this side of heaven.
Blue Dolphin Cafe
470 John Ringling BlvdWell worth the 20-minute drive. Small with eat-in and take out. The best Mexican food this side of the border. On Saturdays, they have house-made tamales!
8 preporučuju mještani
Reyna's Taqueria
935 North Beneva RoadWell worth the 20-minute drive. Small with eat-in and take out. The best Mexican food this side of the border. On Saturdays, they have house-made tamales!
Excellent sushi and Thai food. Restaurant very clean and nicely decorated. To go or eat in.
7 preporučuju mještani
Siam Gulf Sarasota
1100 North Tuttle AvenueExcellent sushi and Thai food. Restaurant very clean and nicely decorated. To go or eat in.
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtKetchy historic restaurant. Fund and great seafood.
Munchies 420 Cafe
6639 Superior AveGroceries
Publix Super Market at Broadway Promenade
1044 N Tamiami TrailWhole Foods Market
1451 1st StDowntown Sarasota or near University Center Mall
Lots of produce, fish, meats, poultry, and grocery items.
69 preporučuju mještani
Detwiler's Farm Market
6000 Palmer BlvdLots of produce, fish, meats, poultry, and grocery items.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
3500 N Tamiami TrailSaturdays from 7:30a-1:00p - fresh organic produce, hand-made items, a fun time to browse in our beautiful downtown!
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Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueSaturdays from 7:30a-1:00p - fresh organic produce, hand-made items, a fun time to browse in our beautiful downtown!
Shopping
Upscale two-story indoor mall with Dillards, Macys, The Apple Store, Mac Cosmetics, restaurants, many other stores plus a Tesla dealership.
326 preporučuju mještani
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrUpscale two-story indoor mall with Dillards, Macys, The Apple Store, Mac Cosmetics, restaurants, many other stores plus a Tesla dealership.
Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdOff of I-75 North of Sarasota
Nightlife
In historic Ringling home, with local coffee, a large assortment of beer and wine, restaurant, and live music. Check out website for events: https://www.thereserveretreat/events
17 preporučuju mještani
The Reserve Retreat
1322 N Tamiami TrailIn historic Ringling home, with local coffee, a large assortment of beer and wine, restaurant, and live music. Check out website for events: https://www.thereserveretreat/events
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaThe Gator Club
1490 Main StLive music. Upstairs bar more tranquil with libations
Medical
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
1700 S Tamiami TrailDoctors Hospital of Sarasota
5731 Bee Ridge RdDay Trips
A fun city to visit - great sports! Tampa Rays baseball team (great ticket prices); Tampa Bay Buccaneers football; Tampa Bay Lightning hockey; Catch Ybor City
313 preporučuju mještani
Tampa
A fun city to visit - great sports! Tampa Rays baseball team (great ticket prices); Tampa Bay Buccaneers football; Tampa Bay Lightning hockey; Catch Ybor City
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrRides, food, fun
About 1.5 mile ride - one man's dream turned reality. Built by Howard Solomon, the castle covers 12,000 square feet. Solomon created his castle with recycled materials.
16 preporučuju mještani
Solomonov zamak
4533 Solomon RdAbout 1.5 mile ride - one man's dream turned reality. Built by Howard Solomon, the castle covers 12,000 square feet. Solomon created his castle with recycled materials.
A natural spring with underwater mermaid show
556 preporučuju mještani
Državni park Weeki Wachee Springs
6131 Commercial WayA natural spring with underwater mermaid show
Warm Mineral Springs
Walk around in warm mineral water
located near Ocala, where you can rent kayaks, go tubing, see the butterfly garden, and hike through shady, fern-lined pathways with scenic vistas
224 preporučuju mještani
Rainbow Springs State Park
19158 SW 81st Pl Rdlocated near Ocala, where you can rent kayaks, go tubing, see the butterfly garden, and hike through shady, fern-lined pathways with scenic vistas
a Greek village built around the sponge diving industry. Interesting shops and wonderful food
340 preporučuju mještani
Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
320 E Tarpon Avea Greek village built around the sponge diving industry. Interesting shops and wonderful food
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Everglades
Neighborhood
Where the Cottage is! A five-minute walk to Sarasota Bay. Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores is a leafy bayside area home to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, which showcases the global collection of the former circus magnate, as well as circus memorabilia. Adjacent Ca’ d’Zan is the couple’s opulent Venetian-style estate, built in the 1920s. Nearby Sarasota Jungle Gardens has flamingos and alligators, and Indian Beach Park is popular for fishing and sunset views.
9 preporučuju mještani
Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores
Where the Cottage is! A five-minute walk to Sarasota Bay. Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores is a leafy bayside area home to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, which showcases the global collection of the former circus magnate, as well as circus memorabilia. Adjacent Ca’ d’Zan is the couple’s opulent Venetian-style estate, built in the 1920s. Nearby Sarasota Jungle Gardens has flamingos and alligators, and Indian Beach Park is popular for fishing and sunset views.