Stuff to do in Sarasota
 

Short notice but I will be in Sarasota next week and was wondering if anyone has any advice on stuff to kill some free time. Bars, restaurants maybe even a few places to look at some of that FL boat hardware. Winterized for just over a month and already having withdrawals....

Thanks.

Cheetah's

Knew that was going to pop up sooner or later...:drink:

Gators on Main Street always has live music on the weekends. There is a semi private club upstairs as well. There are a few good restaurants out near St. Armands Circle.

no, there is only one place in sarasota, there are no restaurants, there are no other bars in the whole town, hell I'm not so sure there are any gas stations, the only thing in that town is the CHEETAH....at leat that is the only thing I saw in that town.

A few blocks north of the Ritz Carlton/ Hyatt.........:D

Stop by Phantom Boats and pull Will Smith's wanker. Stop by Kinetic Animation and tell Ryan how cool he is and pump is ego for a few hours. Take 301 to the Cheetah.

Go an hour south to FT Meyers and do a plant tour of the Nor-Tech facility. There are other boating manufactures there as well.

Check out Ron Potter Performance Engines !!!!

Cool antique car museum. I think it's on the Tamiami trail.

Is Cheetah's a ballet establishment?:D

siesta key village is a must,either day or night.downtown has every thing.if you go to the gator club say hi to ernie and loretta (owners) from art.
boathouse behind the hyatt has good food

If the hot dog lady is still at the corner of Washington (301) and 29th (maybe 24th), beside the Auto Zone, I highly recommend you stop and get one ... or three :D They are soooooo good :cool-smiley-011:

Have to do lunch @ Tommy Bahamas @ St Armands circle. Crunchy grouper sandwich and a pint of bloody mary! Saw Jerry Springer there. Go to Mote marine to see the Manatees before theyre all gone and while your there the salty dog has great deep fried hot dogs ( as if they aren't bad enough for you already) . Siesta key beaches and restaraunt/bar area is cool. I always have to stop by marine surplus and look for cheap parts for the boat.

Innovation Marine behind the airport or the Donzi factory besides what everyone else mentioned

Dont forget to stop by and see Wrecker Joe

Innovation Marine, Donzi Marine, Potter Performance, Muscle Racing, Kinetic Animation, Yellowfin Yachts, Chris Craft, Wellcraft , The Salty Dog, Mar Vista, The Boat House, Tiki Bar at the Hyatt, Cheetah, SunCoast Powerboats.........lots to look at in Sarasota, your welcome to stop by here and tell me how much of a dork I am as well. I have several boats in my shop right now....

boat parade next sat night is good, watch from marina jacks at the end of main and 41

Don't forget the Circus Hall of Fame!! (and then Cheetah's)

Ryan is that Hyatt with the tikki bar a nice place to stay for a few days?

Thanks

YES! aaaaaaahhh.....The Boat House!

For sure, it is our last stop on Sunday afternoon and a day of boating....

It most certainly is!

the pink building on the left is now a empty lot

Yep. I saw that about a couple weeks ago. :(
Things are changing in Sarasota.

I heard they are building Condos there.

drive down casey key for the nice view then pelican alley for the classic casey key punch. oh, look out for that punch it's 10 different shots.crows nest at the venice jettys over in venice

looks nice at night too:party-smiley-004:

i am also headed to sarasota on sunday. sounds like the cheetah is my kind of place.