Guidebook for Sarasota
Drinks & Nightlife
Exclusive bar with top shelf service and delectable bar bites. *Within Walking Distance*
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State Street Eating House + Cocktails
1533 State StExclusive bar with top shelf service and delectable bar bites. *Within Walking Distance*
Hit the dance floor with some of the best live music in Sarasota (make sure you bring cash for the door). *Within Walking Distance*
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The Blue Rooster
1525 4th StHit the dance floor with some of the best live music in Sarasota (make sure you bring cash for the door). *Within Walking Distance*
Eatery & lounge in The Ritz Carlton serves seafood & crafted cocktails in a nautical-themed space.
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Jack Dusty
1111 Ritz Carlton DrEatery & lounge in The Ritz Carlton serves seafood & crafted cocktails in a nautical-themed space.
Creative, locally-sourced Italian meals & craft cocktails are featured in stylish digs with a patio.
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Social Eatery & Bar
1219 1st StCreative, locally-sourced Italian meals & craft cocktails are featured in stylish digs with a patio.
Varied New American menu, cocktails & live music presented outside in a tiki-inspired setting. *Within 10min Walking Distance*
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Mattison's City Grille Downtown Sarasota
1 N Lemon AveVaried New American menu, cocktails & live music presented outside in a tiki-inspired setting. *Within 10min Walking Distance*
Chill outpost in a historic building features bands & DJs in a cozy space with a trendy bar scene. *Within Walking Distance*
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The Gator Club
1490 Main StChill outpost in a historic building features bands & DJs in a cozy space with a trendy bar scene. *Within Walking Distance*
Food Scene
Farm to table food with fresh cocktails and themed nights (like Ladies Night on Thursday) *Within Walking Distance*
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Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveFarm to table food with fresh cocktails and themed nights (like Ladies Night on Thursday) *Within Walking Distance*
Mar Vista Restaurant is a delightful old Florida style waterside place for lunch or dinner on northeast Longboat Key.
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Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant
760 Broadway StMar Vista Restaurant is a delightful old Florida style waterside place for lunch or dinner on northeast Longboat Key.
Sarasota's best new restaurant offering fresh, local food with comfortable & fun atmosphere. We serve dinner and brunch in Sarasota with full liquor.
37 местните препоръчват
Baker & Wife
2157 Siesta DrSarasota's best new restaurant offering fresh, local food with comfortable & fun atmosphere. We serve dinner and brunch in Sarasota with full liquor.
With an outdoor cafe as well as indoor dining, Simons offers really good fresh handmade sandwiches, salads and homemade soups.
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Simon's Coffee House
5900 South Tamiami TrailWith an outdoor cafe as well as indoor dining, Simons offers really good fresh handmade sandwiches, salads and homemade soups.
With an impressive menu of traditional and creative seafood specialties you’re sure to find it a chore to make just the right selection for your lunch or dinner.
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Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailWith an impressive menu of traditional and creative seafood specialties you’re sure to find it a chore to make just the right selection for your lunch or dinner.
Enjoy fresh and local fare, simply but elegantly prepared at The Lido Key Tiki Bar, located Gulf-front at The Beach Club on Lido Key.
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Lido Key Tiki Bar 🗿
1234 Benjamin Franklin DrEnjoy fresh and local fare, simply but elegantly prepared at The Lido Key Tiki Bar, located Gulf-front at The Beach Club on Lido Key.
Authentic, central Texas style barbecue by veteran Pit Master, Mark Gabrick, that’s cooked “low and slow” in an offset, wood-fired J&R Manufacturing Oyler Smoker – lovingly known as “Big Red” and known as the most sought after smoker available. *Within Walking Distance*
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Brick's Smoked Meats
1528 State StAuthentic, central Texas style barbecue by veteran Pit Master, Mark Gabrick, that’s cooked “low and slow” in an offset, wood-fired J&R Manufacturing Oyler Smoker – lovingly known as “Big Red” and known as the most sought after smoker available. *Within Walking Distance*
Oceanside diner with modern decor serving unique seafood dishes, burgers & salads plus cocktails.
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Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdOceanside diner with modern decor serving unique seafood dishes, burgers & salads plus cocktails.
Casually elegant seafood restaurant with views from floor-to-ceiling windows & a bayside patio.
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Ophelia's on the Bay
9105 Midnight Pass RdCasually elegant seafood restaurant with views from floor-to-ceiling windows & a bayside patio.
A historic cottage with global fine dining plus an informal space with live music & a smaller menu.
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Euphemia Haye Restaurant & The Haye Loft
5540 Gulf of Mexico DrA historic cottage with global fine dining plus an informal space with live music & a smaller menu.
Low-key spot featuring clever cafe fare from sandwiches to frittatas, plus imported beer & sangria. *Within Walking Distance*
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Fresh Start Cafe
630 S Orange AveLow-key spot featuring clever cafe fare from sandwiches to frittatas, plus imported beer & sangria. *Within Walking Distance*
Great home made italian dishes with a Mediterranean flair. *Within Walking Distance*
The Bodhi Tree Café
1938 Adams LnGreat home made italian dishes with a Mediterranean flair. *Within Walking Distance*
Innovative, carefully sourced American cuisine served in a warm, sophisticated restored home. *Within Walking Distance*
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Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links AveInnovative, carefully sourced American cuisine served in a warm, sophisticated restored home. *Within Walking Distance*
Arrestingly Good Donuts. Yeast raised + cakes + croissant + vegan + gluten free. Infused Milks + Cold Brew + Awesome Coffee *Within Walking Distance*
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Five-O Donut Co
2241 Ringling BlvdArrestingly Good Donuts. Yeast raised + cakes + croissant + vegan + gluten free. Infused Milks + Cold Brew + Awesome Coffee *Within Walking Distance*
Fresh-baked breads, meatballs & homemade mozzarella star at this casual, family-run Italian eatery. *Within Walking Distance*
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Caragiulo's Italian American
69 S Palm AveFresh-baked breads, meatballs & homemade mozzarella star at this casual, family-run Italian eatery. *Within Walking Distance*
Atlantic Beer & Oyster is your neighborhood oyster bar and modern seafood shack. We showcase a rotation of East Coast, West Coast, & Gulf Coast oysters, fresh seafood, and smoked fish dip. Our beer list includes coastal craft brews and your favorite classic domestics. *Within Walking Distance*
ABO Sarasota
1534 State StAtlantic Beer & Oyster is your neighborhood oyster bar and modern seafood shack. We showcase a rotation of East Coast, West Coast, & Gulf Coast oysters, fresh seafood, and smoked fish dip. Our beer list includes coastal craft brews and your favorite classic domestics. *Within Walking Distance*
Sleek bistro offering American fare such as short ribs & crab cakes plus specialty cocktails. *Within Walking Distance*
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Louies Modern
1289 N Palm AveSleek bistro offering American fare such as short ribs & crab cakes plus specialty cocktails. *Within Walking Distance*
Japanese restaurant featuring a menu of sushi, hot entrees, sake & cocktails in a stylish space. *Within Walking Distance*
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Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi
100 Central AveJapanese restaurant featuring a menu of sushi, hot entrees, sake & cocktails in a stylish space. *Within Walking Distance*
We are passionate about great coffee. Our goal is to bring our customers a consistent product that will delight any palate from amateur to connoisseur. *Within Walking Distance*
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Kahwa Coffee
204 2nd Ave SWe are passionate about great coffee. Our goal is to bring our customers a consistent product that will delight any palate from amateur to connoisseur. *Within Walking Distance*
Seasonal New American cuisine served in a stylish space with a copper bar & outdoor dining.
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Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie
1917 S Osprey AveSeasonal New American cuisine served in a stylish space with a copper bar & outdoor dining.
Casual, contemporary option for Japanese & Thai fusion fare plus creative martinis.
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Pacific Rim
1859 Hillview StCasual, contemporary option for Japanese & Thai fusion fare plus creative martinis.
Arts & Culture
Stunning artwork and new traveling exhibits. Free admissions on Mondays to the museum. The grounds are open to the public so skip the art and enjoy a picnic on the water.
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Музей на изкуствата Джон и Мейбъл Ринглинг
5401 Bay Shore RdStunning artwork and new traveling exhibits. Free admissions on Mondays to the museum. The grounds are open to the public so skip the art and enjoy a picnic on the water.
This downtown live comedy venues features national, state and local comedians. *Within Walking Distance*
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McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdThis downtown live comedy venues features national, state and local comedians. *Within Walking Distance*
It produces contemporary plays, with over 32,000 subscribers a year, more than any theatre its size in the country.
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Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm AveIt produces contemporary plays, with over 32,000 subscribers a year, more than any theatre its size in the country.
The Asolo Repertory Theatre or Asolo Rep is a professional theater in Sarasota, Florida. It is the largest Equity theatre in Florida, and the largest Repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States.
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Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami TrailThe Asolo Repertory Theatre or Asolo Rep is a professional theater in Sarasota, Florida. It is the largest Equity theatre in Florida, and the largest Repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States.
The Sarasota Opera House is an historic theatre, now opera house, features world-renown of the best classic opera. *Within Walking Distance*
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sarasota opera
61 N Pineapple AveThe Sarasota Opera House is an historic theatre, now opera house, features world-renown of the best classic opera. *Within Walking Distance*
A landmark Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation performing arts hall located directly on Sarasota Bay which offers a world of great music, dance, theater, comedy and more!
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailA landmark Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation performing arts hall located directly on Sarasota Bay which offers a world of great music, dance, theater, comedy and more!
The Sarasota Orchestra's mission is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.
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Sarasota Orchestra
709 N Tamiami TrailThe Sarasota Orchestra's mission is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.
Venerable site showing 90+ classic, exotic & muscle cars, plus antique music boxes & phonographs.
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Sarasota Classic Car Museum
5500 N Tamiami TrailVenerable site showing 90+ classic, exotic & muscle cars, plus antique music boxes & phonographs.
Sightseeing
Offering 360 degree views of the water, this public park is perfect for picnics, pictures, and watching the boats coming in and out of the marina. *Within Walking Distance*
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Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrOffering 360 degree views of the water, this public park is perfect for picnics, pictures, and watching the boats coming in and out of the marina. *Within Walking Distance*
Burns Court offers a selection of restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, an independent film theatre, and jazz bar. *Within Walking Distance*
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Burns Court
Burns CourtBurns Court offers a selection of restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, an independent film theatre, and jazz bar. *Within Walking Distance*
Rosemary District has delicious brunch options, top-rated local yoga studio, and local favorite beer garden.
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Rosemary District
Rosemary District has delicious brunch options, top-rated local yoga studio, and local favorite beer garden.
Unconditional Surrender is a statue by artist Seward Johnson. It is located in Sarasota's Bayfront Park and is a popular destination for photos and many re-enactments of the kiss. The statue is based on the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt's photograph V-J day in Times Square, published in Life magazine in 1945. *Within Walking Distance*
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Безусловна капитулация - Сарасота, Флорида
Unconditional Surrender is a statue by artist Seward Johnson. It is located in Sarasota's Bayfront Park and is a popular destination for photos and many re-enactments of the kiss. The statue is based on the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt's photograph V-J day in Times Square, published in Life magazine in 1945. *Within Walking Distance*
12-acre park & beach adjacent to the Ringling Bridge, with fishing & bay & city views. *Within Walking Distance*
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John Ringling Causeway
John Ringling Causeway12-acre park & beach adjacent to the Ringling Bridge, with fishing & bay & city views. *Within Walking Distance*
Enjoy art galleries, dining, antiques, and specialty shops. *Within Walking Distance*
South Palm Avenue
South Palm AvenueEnjoy art galleries, dining, antiques, and specialty shops. *Within Walking Distance*
The atmosphere at Southside Village has arguably become the most elegant in town, with a luxe beach-chic vibe at intriguing shops and delightful alfresco dining at both Libby’s restaurant and Morton’s Gourmet Market. After a leisurely lunch, explore boutiques on South Osprey Avenue and Hillview. From high-fashion resale to hand-crafted jewelry, there’s enough to keep you going until dinner or an espresso break at the new coffee house, Perq, a sister to the delicious Lollicake Queen next store.
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Southside Village
The atmosphere at Southside Village has arguably become the most elegant in town, with a luxe beach-chic vibe at intriguing shops and delightful alfresco dining at both Libby’s restaurant and Morton’s Gourmet Market. After a leisurely lunch, explore boutiques on South Osprey Avenue and Hillview. From high-fashion resale to hand-crafted jewelry, there’s enough to keep you going until dinner or an espresso break at the new coffee house, Perq, a sister to the delicious Lollicake Queen next store.
Shopping
Offering exclusive shopping and dining, this beautiful area is just minutes from nationally ranked Lido Beach.
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St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirOffering exclusive shopping and dining, this beautiful area is just minutes from nationally ranked Lido Beach.
From bookstores to boutiques with everything in between, walk down Main Street and you will be sure to find something for everyone. *Within Walking Distance*
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Main Street
Main StreetFrom bookstores to boutiques with everything in between, walk down Main Street and you will be sure to find something for everyone. *Within Walking Distance*
Enjoy world class fashion and dining in Sarasota at The Mall At UTC.
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The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrEnjoy world class fashion and dining in Sarasota at The Mall At UTC.
From Super Target to Bed Bath and Beyond, this neighborhood offers plenty of shopping options.
Town Center Parkway
Town Center ParkwayFrom Super Target to Bed Bath and Beyond, this neighborhood offers plenty of shopping options.
A consignment store like no other, the Woman"s Exchange is a favorite haunt for Sarasota residents and a "must visit" destination site for visitors from around the world. *Within Walking Distance*
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The Exchange
539 S Orange AveA consignment store like no other, the Woman"s Exchange is a favorite haunt for Sarasota residents and a "must visit" destination site for visitors from around the world. *Within Walking Distance*
Parks & Nature
This is the locals beach. Minutes away from iconic St. Armands Circle, this beach offers kayaking tours through the mangroves, sand bars for boaters, and miles of beautiful white sand.
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Плаж Лидо Кий
400 Benjamin Franklin DrThis is the locals beach. Minutes away from iconic St. Armands Circle, this beach offers kayaking tours through the mangroves, sand bars for boaters, and miles of beautiful white sand.
The #1 Rated Beach in America. Check out Siesta Key Village for shops, restaurants, and a happening nightlife.
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Siesta Key
The #1 Rated Beach in America. Check out Siesta Key Village for shops, restaurants, and a happening nightlife.
Selby's 11 bay-front acres are an open-air and under-glass museum of more than 20,000 colorful plants, many collected in the wild on nearly 100 scientific expeditions to tropical rainforests by the Selby Gardens' research staff.
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StSelby's 11 bay-front acres are an open-air and under-glass museum of more than 20,000 colorful plants, many collected in the wild on nearly 100 scientific expeditions to tropical rainforests by the Selby Gardens' research staff.
One of the oldest and largest state parks, Myakka protects one of the state's most diverse natural areas. The Myakka River, designated as a Florida Wild and Scenic River, flows through 58 square miles of wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands. Visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing from a boardwalk that stretches out over the Upper Myakka Lake, then take to the treetops with a stroll along the canopy walkway.
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72One of the oldest and largest state parks, Myakka protects one of the state's most diverse natural areas. The Myakka River, designated as a Florida Wild and Scenic River, flows through 58 square miles of wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands. Visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing from a boardwalk that stretches out over the Upper Myakka Lake, then take to the treetops with a stroll along the canopy walkway.
72-acre, wooded preserve offering trails, a butterfly garden & a small lake with a fishing dock.
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Red Bug Slough Preserve
5200 S Beneva Rd72-acre, wooded preserve offering trails, a butterfly garden & a small lake with a fishing dock.
Dog-friendly park on 60 acres with a historic mansion & trails, plus fishing piers & a kayak launch.
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Phillippi Estate Park
5500 S Tamiami TrailDog-friendly park on 60 acres with a historic mansion & trails, plus fishing piers & a kayak launch.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinebistro is the perfect date night - dinner and movie like you've never experienced before!
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CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami TrailCinebistro is the perfect date night - dinner and movie like you've never experienced before!
This downtown sports bar also offers a VIP bowling lane experience
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Evie's Tavern & Grill
1560 Main StreetThis downtown sports bar also offers a VIP bowling lane experience
The Gardens is operated by a non-profit group and also features educational exhibits such as the "Reptile Encounter" and "Birds of the Rainforest"
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdThe Gardens is operated by a non-profit group and also features educational exhibits such as the "Reptile Encounter" and "Birds of the Rainforest"
Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyExplore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.
Animal sanctuary home to big cats & other wild species offering animal encounters & seasonal hours.
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Хабитат на големите котки и заповедник на залива
7101 Palmer BlvdAnimal sanctuary home to big cats & other wild species offering animal encounters & seasonal hours.
Our hometown brewery offers tasting room tours and other events
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Big Top Brewing Company
975 Cattlemen RdOur hometown brewery offers tasting room tours and other events
Every Saturday, Main Street is transformed into one of the most successful Farmers Markets in the south! Pick up some fresh produce, baked goods, or breakfast as you stroll down several blocks of Main & Lemon Ave. *Within Walking Distance*
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Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueEvery Saturday, Main Street is transformed into one of the most successful Farmers Markets in the south! Pick up some fresh produce, baked goods, or breakfast as you stroll down several blocks of Main & Lemon Ave. *Within Walking Distance*
In the eight years since the Orioles moved Major League Spring Training to Sarasota, more than 885,000 fans have enjoyed Orioles games at Ed Smith Stadium.
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Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th StIn the eight years since the Orioles moved Major League Spring Training to Sarasota, more than 885,000 fans have enjoyed Orioles games at Ed Smith Stadium.
Elevated outdoor adventure park with climbing, suspension bridges & zip line courses for all levels.
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TreeUmph! Adventure Course
21805 State Road 70 EElevated outdoor adventure park with climbing, suspension bridges & zip line courses for all levels.
600-acre park on a lake with rowing facilities including a boathouse & regatta center. Features a playground, walking path, and cycling path.
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Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson Cir600-acre park on a lake with rowing facilities including a boathouse & regatta center. Features a playground, walking path, and cycling path.
Wetlands site on the Great Florida Birding Trail, with an observation mound, trails & ponds.
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Celery Fields
6893 Palmer BlvdWetlands site on the Great Florida Birding Trail, with an observation mound, trails & ponds.
A 50,000-sq.-ft. amusement center with go-karts, billiards & more plus a full bar with pub grub.
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Livingston's Amusements
5947 Clark Center AveA 50,000-sq.-ft. amusement center with go-karts, billiards & more plus a full bar with pub grub.
The park spreads out over 29 acres with lots of greenbelt to enjoy along with tree-lined paved walking, jogging and biking pathways along with picnic tables and playground. *Within Walking Distance*
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Payne Park
2010 Adams LnThe park spreads out over 29 acres with lots of greenbelt to enjoy along with tree-lined paved walking, jogging and biking pathways along with picnic tables and playground. *Within Walking Distance*