Valentine’s Night Out

Looking for the perfect spot for a memorable night out? Whether you're planning a special Valentine's Day dinner or just craving an exceptional meal, these Sarasota restaurants offer incredible flavors and atmosphere.

Here are three top picks for a dining experience worth savoring.

1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails

📍 1592 Main Street, Sarasota

Located in downtown Sarasota, 1592 offers modern cuisine infused with fresh market produce, creating intuitive dishes with eclectic combinations of flavors.

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Kore Steakhouse

📍 1561 Lakefront Drive, Suite 111, Sarasota

Experience a unique tabletop grilling adventure at this Korean steakhouse, known for its beautifully designed interior and welcoming atmosphere.

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Ophelia's on the Bay

📍 9105 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota

A premier fine dining waterfront restaurant offering stunning views of Little Sarasota Bay, with a menu that changes nightly to feature fresh, seasonal ingredients.

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Thursday, February 13th

Open Play at The Roots

📍The Roots Health Center, Bradenton

🕦 9:30am - 10:30am

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Jazz Thursdays

📍Sarasota Art Museum

🕦 4:30pm

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Wine & Chocolate Walk 2025

📍Downtown Venice

🕦 5pm - 8pm

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Wellen Park Night Market

📍Wellen Park, Venice

🕦 6pm - 9pm

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Friday, February 14th

Strides 360

📍 Green at UTC

🕦 9am

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Toddler Classes and Play

📍 Theory of Play, Sarasota

🕦 9:30am - 10:45am

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Comedy Show: Lynne Koplitz

📍 McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

🕦 Multiple Showings

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Thunder by the Bay Festival

📍Sarasota Fairgrounds

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Saturday, February 15th

Sarasota Farmers Market

📍Downtown Sarasota, Main St & Lemon Avenue

🕦 7am - 1pm

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Sarasota Fire Dept Station 3 Open House

📍 840 Apex Road, Sarasota

🕦 9am - 1pm

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Main Street Market

📍Lakewood Ranch Main Street

🕦 10am - 2pm

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Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest

📍 600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg

🕦 1pm - 5pm

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Circus Sarasota

📍 Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota

🕦 2pm

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Pittsburgh Pirates Block Party

📍 Old Main St, Bradenton

🕦 6pm - 9pm

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Beer For My Horses: Toby Keith Tribute Show

📍 CoolToday Park, Venice

🕦 7pm

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Sunday, February 16th

Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market

📍 5161 Lakefront Dr, Lakewood Ranch

🕦 9am - 2pm

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Sunday Polo

📍 Sarasota Polo Club, Sarasota

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Fine Arts Show and Sale

📍 Venice Art Center

🕦 9am - 4pm

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Suncoast Model Train Show

📍 Bradenton Area Convention Center

🕦 10am - 4pm

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Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival

📍 Cortez Cultural Center

🕦 10am - 4pm

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PLAN AHEAD

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

📍 Ringling Museum, Sarasota

🕦 Feb. 28 - March 2nd

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