my local faves....
this is my home and my favorite place in the world, here are my favorite places so you can enjoy them too... XOXO Christin Lilly
DID YOU KNOW THESE BUSINESSES WERE IN THE SHOP?!?
- DEFY Aesthetics (Dr Natalie) tox-weight loss-anti aging & more
- Opulent Arches (Cadence) eyebrow lamination & lip blushing
- Hairspray Café (John Frank) full women's salon offerings & men's cuts
- Vividiance (Susan Szantosi) dance lessons & more
DOWNTOWN FOOD & DRINK
- Block 15: Cork & Craft (wine & beer) you might find me here!
- Rose & Ivy (Asian fusion) -downtown Sarasota
- Beso (tapas) - downtown Sarasota
- State Street Eating House
- 1592 Restaurant
- Namo Izakaya Ramen & Yakitori
- Owen’s Fish Camp
- Sugar Champagne Bar
- Arts & Central
- Comida
SIESTA KEY FOOD & DRINK
- Spearfish (seafood)
- Island Tap House (burgers/tacos)
- Sun Garden (breakfast & brunch)
- Local Bean (coffee & more)
- Summerhouse (upscale seafood & steak)
- The Cottage
- Star Thai Sushi
- Meaney’s Mini Donuts (donuts)
- Siesta Key Wine Bar (wine & beer)
- Bonjour Cafe for the best mimosas on the island
RESTAURANTS IN SARASOTA
- Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar (seafood)
- Napulé (Italian & pizza)
- Shakespeare's (British pub food & best burgers!)
- The Toasted Yolk (breakfast & lunch) - tell Tracey I said HI!
- Tripletail Restaurant (seafood)
- The Dive Bar (Bee Ridge & Swift)
- Doughboy Swift (pizza, pasta, & salads)
MUST DO ACTIVITIES
- MUST DO- sunset on the Downtown Westin Hotel Rooftop Bar or Art Ovation Pool Deck
- Use Sarasota's Bay Runner Trolley to get around downtown to Lido/St Armand's
- Bazaar at Apricot & Lime (check hours)
- Mote Marine
- Selby Botanical Gardens
- Ringling House & Museum
- Sarasota Farmers Market (Sat)
- LeBarge (party cruise)
- Siesta Key Beach
- Siesta Key Drum Circle (Sundays around sunset)
- Breeze free trolley (hop on/off) download app for destinations, stops, & times