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Inside Background
Architecture 
In and around the downtown area, Sarasota historic neighborhoods add their...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Culture 
People who come to Sarasota for the first time just love its elegant-laidback...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Health & Safety 
In a place like Sarasota, where people spend half of their time in the water...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
History 
Since the 19th century, northerners and people from places as far away as...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Neighborhoods 
Sarasota, also known as the "circus city", is a city that combines the art, the...
Last edited: 12 May 2008
Recommended Reading 
Sarasota takes a special interest in its history. It is no wonder that some of...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Located at 701 N.Tamiami Trail, the Official Sarasota Visitor Information...
Last edited: 23 July 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Bad weather is something that visitors shouldn't worry about when visiting...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Heaven on Earth 
Sarasota is heaven on earth, and you avoid the inconvenience of dying! Sarasota...
Last edited: 16 April 2008
Places with Free Wifi 
La Palme Royale, A Bed & Breakfast     624 South Palm Avenue Sarasota, Fl...
Last edited: 17 February 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Located at the intersection of US 41 and University Parkway, the Sarasota...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Getting Around 
If you want to reach Sarasota hidden gems, the keys and beach communities, your...
Last edited: 18 June 2007
Public Transportation 
SCAT runs bus service from Monday - Saturday. Contact them for route maps and...
Last edited: 19 October 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
If you want enjoy the wealth of opportunities in Sarasota and venture into...
Last edited: 19 October 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
As you may know, the Sarasota Garden Club’s Annual Flower Show has been a part...
Last edited: 24 January 2008
Family Travel 
There are plenty of things to do with kids in Sarasota. Mote Marine Laboratory...
Last edited: 21 February 2009
Nightlife 
Jazz, theater or dancing? If you are a jazz lover, Sarasota is the city for...
Last edited: 23 July 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
You can go to the most popular beaches or stroll down the streets in downtown...
Last edited: 08 April 2009
The Performing Arts 
Sarasota is home to Florida West Coast Symphony, The Sarasota Ballet of Florida...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Shopping 
Finding the perfect dress for the night or those unique antique pieces that...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
Sarasota is a dream golf destination for amateurs and professionals. It's no...
Last edited: 08 April 2009
Festivals 
Come to Sarasota to enjoy all things pumpkin - That will feature carnival games...
Last edited: 15 July 2009
Key Sailing 
Key Sailing is currently the most popular tourist attraction on Trip advisor...
Last edited: 12 October 2009
Modern Sarasota Architecture Tours 
Did you know that Sarasota is known world-wide for its modern architecture...
Last edited: 07 December 2009
Segway Tour 
Florida Ever-Glides provides guided tours of the historic and bayfront areas of...
Last edited: 04 February 2009
Ca d'Zan Mansion 
Since remodeling was completed last February 2006, Ca d'Zan Mansion is an...
Last edited: 09 March 2009
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 
Did you know you can visit the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art free of...
Last edited: 23 February 2009
Myakka River State Park 
The park is a great day trip for families. The airboat trip on the lake is well...
Last edited: 27 April 2007
Sailor Circus 
Only in Sarasota can you experience the "Greatest Little Show On Earth," the...
Last edited: 27 February 2009
Siesta Key Public Beach 
Siesta Key has many wonderful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, where you can...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
Willow506 Boutique 
Willow 506 boutique has a great selection of trendy, fun clothes. True...
Last edited: 28 September 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Amish, gourmet and seafood restaurants are the top choices when deciding where...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Cheap Eats 
Hob Nob Drive In Restaurant down town is about the cheapest you can get for...
Last edited: 22 February 2008
Baja Iguana 
If you're looking for authentic yet also creative Mexican head to Baja Iguana...
Last edited: 18 January 2008
Bellagio Ristorante 
Owner Dante Tassoti and his brother, chef Giocondo, established Bellagio...
Last edited: 23 April 2008
Big Kitchen Restaurant and Bar 
Big Kitchen has been closed for several years.
Last edited: 18 October 2009
Heinrich's German Grill 
Located between Dollar Tree and Walgreens in the Walmart Plaza at University...
Last edited: 17 December 2009
Kanpai 
Kanpai is not typical Japanese sushi restaurant  
Last edited: 03 June 2009
Millie's 
Millie's website is http://www.millie...
Last edited: 31 August 2008
Sunrise Cafe 
The Sunrise Cafe is a great place to eat.  It is run by a family from Scotland...
Last edited: 30 December 2007
Tandoor Indian Restaurant 
Tandoor Indian Restaurant opened for business in 2001. Since then, it has been...
Last edited: 03 March 2009
The Open Pub 
This restaurant has excellent food and the prices are reasonable. They have a...
Last edited: 07 September 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 07 January 2010
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