Waterfront

Historic Spanish Point

Thousands of years of Sarasota history on 30 bayfront acres in Osprey

Lido Beach

Wide Gulf beach with a lifeguarded pool, minutes from St. Armands

Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures

The original Sarasota eco-tour through mangrove tunnels

Robinson Preserve

600+ acres of coastal trails, kayak launches, and canopy walks in NW Bradenton

Ophelia's on the Bay

Romantic bayfront fine dining on Siesta Key's south end since 1988

Ringside

Circus-inspired beachside dining — best new restaurant 2025

Farlow's On The Water

Waterfront Caribbean-Southern seafood in Englewood

Rufa at The Ritz-Carlton

Craft cocktails and shareable bites with Sarasota Bay views

Fins at Sharky's

Gulf views, sushi, and Josper-cooked steaks above Venice Pier

Evoq at The Westin Sarasota

Contemporary American dining with marina views

Evie's on the Bay

Three floors of waterfront dining on Little Sarasota Bay

Tide Tables

Waterfront seafood in the heart of Cortez