Tortuga Club

All the Florida feels: colorful building, lush setting, gorgeous view of the innercoastal,…read morewhimsical and carefree vibes, just steps from the beach. Yes, Turtles has all of that-and I'm so glad I found it by accident. I was restless one Friday and pointed the car south. I didn't plan to go to Siesta Key that day, but when I was in that area-and realized how long it had been since my last visit, I had to go. I tooled around a bit on the northern end that I'm more familiar with, then headed way south on the Key. That's where I found Turtles. With its beautiful setting-and a big ol' parking lot, I was immediately sold. There was lots of seating inside-with its happy, coastal vibe, but I chose the outdoor patio-which has two tiers-one covered, one not. It was late spring and I knew the days of comfy patio dining were coming to and end for awhile, so this was the time. Besides-it was even closer to the water. I ordered fish, which was fine... and a rumrunner, which wasn't. I will definitely switch up my order next time. The service was kind-but maybe a little slow. That's ok. You're so enchanted by the ambiance and so chill, it doesn't matter. This was instant vacation, less than two hours from home. Every glance in every direction was postcard pretty. I basked in it-and look forward to doing so again.

I had the fish tacos and it was okay. The chipotle sauce gave its flavor, otherwise the fish was…read moresomewhat bland tasting. The boss had the grilled chicken sandwich. I thought the chicken was overcooked, but the sauce on the sandwich saved the day for it. Service was good. View was very nice. It's convenient after kayaking at turtle but I'll drive up the road next time.

Bay Preserve at Osprey

This place is a wonderful secret! They host trivia nights and other events. The beautiful estate is…read morefree and open to the public. Bocce Ball court. Lovely picnic spot. Grassy area. Dock and pier (paddle craft launch spot). Cool plants and informational signage. Here's the website. Check out their events page. https://www.conservationfoundation.com/

Waterfrontoo

4.0

(210 reviews)

Out of state human friends looking for a good sunset spot and eating on the water and picked…read moreWaterfrontoo!! The staff was up front right away about the sunset might not be the best, but the view and food would be great. The sun was bright and we got there early enough to enjoy the sun and beautiful view. We were seated outside right away. Started with some appetizers to include Mozzarella sticks, and the crab ragoon. Both hit the spot. Food was all great (Ribeye, Shrimp alfredo, Jumbo shrimp, Salmon special and ofcourse my cheeseburger with green beans. Everything was made to our taste and had some special orders (green beans no sauce, spice or salt). Adrianna was our server and kept drinks filled, had some great suggestions for meals, and let us linger and talk etc. It had a great vibe with seemed upscale but casual. Great food but pretty decent prices for the amount of food. Great evening for my humans and me!! I got a lot of smiles and greetings which also makes for a great night. Ranks as another great cheeseburger. This one is Bodhi Approved #thebodhiway

This restaurant is an upscale restaurant without pomph, located overlooking a canal adds to its…read morecharm, and the food, decor and ambiance makes this a perfect place to dine. Our party of three ordered Osso Bucco, pork and a seafood dishes, they were absolutely amazing in both quality and quantity. In short dining here takes you back to yesteryear no shortcuts just a fine dining experience. Staff pampers you and the prices are truly reasonable. Put this spot on your bucket list.

Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club

3.9

Haven't even played yet and not looking forward to it...based on the past reviews. (I am to play…read moretomorrow at $195. USD. - $235 CDN ridiculous). Recent reviews are poor! So, I need to buy range balls on top of $195. No cups for water provided? And conditions on course are not great?. I played Gray Oaks last week for $190. Private club and ratws 10/10 course, three 18 holes and all perfect, all drinking water and unlimited cups, amazing greens, super friendly staff and beautiful 2 driving ranges at the main course with free unlimited new Titleist golf balls, amazing club house, amazing food for less money if you can get in. Lely was $165. After 11 am. on golf now and free range balls, free water bottles and amazing condition at Mustang. Note- I will advise tomorrow on Stoney Brook...better be amazing at this price. Lots of great public courses (Arrowhead $150.; Spanish Wells $140.; Valencia $130.; Lely $165; panther Run $130....just saying)

Really nice course. We played 9 holes first thing in the am. Rental clubs were top notch and staff…read morewere very accommodating.

The Devyn

2.2

Good location and plenty of parking however, the building is in desperate need of a facelift.read more

During the initial walkthrough of the venue, when booking a room here for my wedding and reception,…read moreI noted that the walls were not soundproof, and one could hear music being played in adjacent rooms. I asked if it would be an issue during our short 10-15 minute ceremony and was told by the manager that everything would be taken care of and she would make sure the ceremony was not interrupted, and any large parties would hold off on the noise for the short time it took us to complete the ceremony. On the day of our wedding, in the middle of the ceremony, wall shaking music began to play in the next room over as we were doing our vows, causing lines to be forgotten and guests to be unable to hear. We actually stopped and told the manager to figure out what was going on, to which she shook her phone at us as if to imply she was going to make a call, but did not. Perhaps she was simply texting. The music did not stop. Upon confronting management about the issue we were greeted with excuses as opposed to solutions, such as: seating people took too long and the manager had to reseat two handicap individuals after they were placed in the front row, as if seating was more important to her than being able to actually hear the ceremony. We were also told that the mother next door was getting very upset she had to hold off on the music for her daughter's birthday party, as if we are expected to show some sort of remorse for the other customer, despite their poor planning, and accept the fact that I could barely hear myself think when standing on the altar. Do not book a room here. Management was disorganized, unaccommodating, and rude. Our once in a lifetime ceremony was ruined not only for myself and my wife, but all of our guests.

Kolucan

4.0

(107 reviews)

So, I come to Sarasota for 4 years after 20 years in Los Angeles and also living in northern Mexico…read moreduring the 90's. (Gringo, but definitely into Mexican Culture and food) Sarasota has more misses than hits, but Kolucan is so far (and by far) the best Mexican food in Sarasota. It's a little off the beaten path for the tourists. I kept on driving by after its grand opening because I thought it might be overpriced. I am so happy that we stopped. Came in at 2pm on a Saturday and caught the end of brunch. Service was great, restaurant was half empty, and the food was amazing. So we came back the next Monday for my birthday. Had the Mole short rib and the Cochinita pibil. Their chips are fresh, salsa is layered and complex. Guac has acid and salt. And the food was prepared with local flavor and fine dining quality. Amazing restaurant, and one not to get lost among all the average Mexican places in Sarasota

The food was great! Very authentic menu. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. We ordered the…read morechips and salsa appetizer, 2 tacos and the Chciken Tinga tostados. The tres leches dessert was amazing- WOW. Sitting in a pop of espresso. Can't say no to a tres leches cake and this did not disappoint! Glad they were open on July, 4th!

Bowlero Gulf Gate

3.0

(30 reviews)

Very expensive. Costs about twice as much as other bowling alleys ,so keep that in mind. Unless you…read moresign up for some special or have some sort of coupon, it's gonna be expensive! I can understand if it's a new place with new equipment, but this place isn't. Oh, and the people working at the front desk are cold and not very friendly if customer service matters to you. Just Ok.

We had a Groupon to be used for 4 people and shoe rental for 2 hours. As we arrived at this Bowlero…read morelocation, we were informed that we could not use the Groupon because it was "holiday season" and they weren't accepting Groupons. It's currently Spring break and we are locals to Sarasota. After reading the fine print and terms of service, none of this was written and this Bowlero location should have honored the Groupon. We contacted another location of Bowlero, in Bradenton, and they weren't very receptive of us calling them and said they would "absolutely" honor the Groupon. Unfortunately, we now have to drive 52 minutes north to another location so we can utilize a Groupon. At this point, we will not recommend the Gulf Gate location nor will we ever visit this location again. Very unfortunate.

Kokomo Charters

(36 reviews)

We rented the memory maker for a sunset cruise for my mom's 60th birthday and I couldn't think of a…read morebetter way to celebrate. This charter company is absolutely incredible. I was able to show up early and decorate the boat and set up food, Coree and Michael were so helpful with everything including even helping us set up our food drinks and decorations. They have everything you need on board like cups, plates, serving platers, silverware, ice, wine glasses etc! Michael was our captain and he was fantastic in every way. Coree was our first mate and she was amazing, helpful, and so fun! I highly recommend this crew if you rent from Kokomo! 10/10 experience and I'll be back for more 100%.

The sunset cruise that we took with Kokomo Charters was truly worth every penny! Beautiful, clean…read more boat, nice calm night and Aaron did a great job pointing out points of interest along the way! We were very fortunate to have had a beautiful sunset and traveling to Sarasota Harbor to see all of the waterfront homes and huge yachts anchored there! We would strongly recommend Kokomo Charters to one and all!

Cruisin' Tikis

(23 reviews)

Loved our tiki cruise. Our captain was great, really made the cruise fun. We were able to bring on…read moreour own foo and drink. We highly recommend.

What an enjoyable time! Great experience! Hands down the best thing to do in Sarasota! Floating…read moretiki bar, nothing is better than that! Stopped at the sandbar and the beach awesome owes and even seen some wildlife! Very personal cruise it seems like they care and enjoy the views and cruise at the same time! Hands down if you haven't experienced this you have to! 10 stars all the way!

Captain Gregg Fishing Charters

(9 reviews)

Took us out and caught so much. He filet it for us as well. Took our catch to oleaeys and got it…read morecooked within a few hours. Greg knows his stuff.

Captain Gregg took us out fishing around Sarasota. For my sons' first fishing trip it was a hit and…read morethey can't wait to go fishing again!

Private Custom Charters

(8 reviews)

Couldn't recommend this group more! Have been on several charters and this was by far the BEST…read moreexperience! Captains were super insightful, kind, and absolutely went out of their way to make sure we had a great time! Saw lots of wildlife, stopped in a shallow area to swim around for a bit & our captain even showed us how to find sand dollars! We'll never forget our awesome time and will definitely book them again next time we're in town! Great for families or parties with friends!

I enjoyed my 25th birthday with a group of friends on this beautiful yacht! We all had a blast,…read morecaptain Frank was the best! He made sure we didn't lift a finger, took a pit stop for all of us to jump in and cool off. We all couldn't have asked for a better day! Thank you so much for making my 25th a memeorable I one.

Salty Adventure Boat Tours

(5 reviews)

Capt. Danielle is simply amazing. Our boat tour was full of dolphins manatees and nesting birds…read moreincluding white pelicans. She really knows her way around midnight pass and her sons took my grandkids fishing. Looking forward to our first sunset cruise along Casey key this spring. If you are looking for something fun to do, take a cruise. Bonus, she does fun videos and pictures for free and sends them to you. Thank you for an awesome day Salty Adventure Boat Tours.

Cpt Danielle took us on an incredible sunset charter. We loved every minute. She is an incredible…read moretour guide and shares her love of the water and sea life. Great adventure for great value!

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The grounds are beautiful but at 110,000 dollars for a membership - it's not worth it. The pool is…read morevery outdated. There is no playground for kids, no basketball courts, the pickleball courts are crowded and hot. There is no gym or fitness center. It's not child or kid friendly. There is something going on with the culture in the dining because they can't keep a chef. If you are going to charge these prices everything should be top notch.

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4.9

(11 reviews)

A beautiful wedding venue that is right on the water! I attended an April wedding here, and I was…read moreblown away about the beauty of this venue. To get to the venue, you have to drive through a university's campus... there was tons on construction going on. Once you get to the estate, there isn't a sign saying you are at the estate. The only sign there is, is the one from the street. This and the parking lot situation were the only two things that I wasn't a fan of. Everything else was absolutely stunning. Our bride had her ceremony under beautiful trees, and the whole back lawn was decorated with tables, bar tops, photo booths, and a marquee sign. There were two bars, one under the gazebo and one under the trees, so there wasn't congestion there. There was tons of space to walk around and spread out. Such a picture worthy venue. It photographs extremely well. For the reception, we sat at tables right by the water. It wasn't too hot because of the nice breeze and sitting out at sunset was priceless. The bride didn't have anything set up inside, but you could go in there if you wanted. A beautiful spot for a destination/beach vibe wedding.

I attended a wedding here a couple days ago and the venue is absolutely stunning and beautiful! The…read morereception was under a tent and it was perfect with the sunset and no rain. Inside the estate, there are a few bathrooms and a separate room just for the bride. There were approximately 130 people and didn't feel crowded at all. Definitely would recommend this place if you are planning any events!

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(3 reviews)

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Me and my husband had an amazing experience with Sandpetal Weddings (SPW). If you are looking for a…read moredestination wedding in the Sarasota area, the choice is easy! The pictures we posted don't even begin to show how perfectly their team executed our dream wedding. Cathy and Lisa are exceptional at their job and attention to detail. From the ceremony to the reception and even the planning process was a breeze. I could not recommend this team more! We had very specific ideas and SPW made it all happen. Thank you again for making our day perfect!

24 TwentyOne Event Center

24TwentyOne is a hidden gem in SW Florida! This is a beautiful space with new amenities and ample…read moreparking. Charlie Greenwald, the owner, has connections to all the vendors who can make your event a success. My BNI referral group holds its weekly meetings at 24TwentyOne, and it's always ready. They also host socials, classes, weddings, and private parties. If you are looking for a beautiful, centrally-located, and easy-to-find space for your event, give Charlie a call!

Siesta Key Palms Hotel

4.1

(47 reviews)

I had an enjoyable extended stay here. Comparable experience as other hotels in the area I…read morefrequent, such as the Art Ovation or Westin. This is 1/3 of the cost so I'd say it's a good value. Also feels like a family owned type of deal which was nice to see. I didn't spend a lot of time in the common areas, so cannot comment much on the state of the pool or tiki bar other than that they looked well kept. On fri/sat nights there was a solid crowd using both. I was able to find some secluded areas with hammocks and fire pits, which I appreciated. My room had a spacious and fenced back yard with multiple tables and an umbrella. There is smoking allowed in the yards and a few times I could smell my neighbors cigarettes while outside. Not a huge deal. Stove, kitchen sink, microwave, mini fridge, and tv in my unit as well. Lots of utensils and plates in the cabinets. Only takeaways I could note that keep my review from being a perfect 5 stars - the parking situation is rough. The front lot was always full due to how small it is. The back lot is unpaved and shared with the public tiki bar. Tight lanes and cramped spaces that are flooded with drunk people leaving at night since they aren't staying at the hotel. I didn't feel my car was very safe from scratches/bumps on weekend nights. Also the unpaved lot kicked up lots of dust onto my luggage and shoes, which ended up all over the inside of my car. It's gravelly mud as well so it's stuck to my seats and floor mats. Probably was worse than usual since i was loading my luggage after a night of rain. That being said, the parking was free. So take this relatively menial issue as you will.

Dirty floors, no screens on windows, minimum care as far as room. Property gorgeous. Won't stay…read moreagain unfortunately

Sandpiper Inn

4.8

(11 reviews)

Glad they reopened after the hurricane! A fabulous, sweet, quiet spot and a great value!read more

I loved staying at The Sandpiper Inn! Old Florida right on The Gulf. Sorry to hear they closed…read more Hoping it opens again.

Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club

3.9

Really nice course. We played 9 holes first thing in the am. Rental clubs were top notch and staff…read morewere very accommodating.

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