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St Armands Circle

St Armands Circle Visitors Guide 

Welcome to Redington Beach

St. Armands Circle is an island shopping paradise located in the Gulf of Mexico just west of Sarasota on Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast.

An easy drive across two bridges and a scenic causeway from Sarasota, St. Armands is home to over one hundred upscale shops, stores and restaurants. Located in a Florida tropical island paradise, the circle of St. Armands is lined with fine shops and gourmet restaurants.

Planning on vacationing in the St. Armands/Lido Key area? How about a Lido Key Vacation Rental? for a complete listing if area Vacation Rentals just Click Here! Remember, VRBO has no booking fees and is free for travelers.

Feel free to browse through our travel sites and remember, "Don't Forget The Sunscreen!"

St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival
St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival to be held in St. Armands Circle Park on May 20-21, 2017. The event is hosted by the Humane Society of Sarasota County and produced by Paragon Festivals. Hours are both Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm. Admission is free.
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Where to Stay

 Below are listed some of the areas most popular hotels, motels, and rentals along with links to some of the best deals on the internet.

Redington Beach Hotels

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
1000 Boulevard Of The Arts, Sarasota
Rediscover comfortable luxuries at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Sarasota, where you'll find the perfect blend of location, pampering amenities and welcoming atmosphere. This AAA Four Diamond hotel overlooks a private marina on Sarasota Bay and features a lagoon-style pool with cascading waterfalls and more.
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Lido Beach Resort
700 Ben Franklin Dr., Lido Beach
The Lido Beach Resort In Sarasota, Fla., Is A Beachfront Hotel Located On Lido Beach. Built On The 35-Mile Stretch Of Beach On Lido Key, A Barrier Island In The Gulf Of Mexico, The Resort Is Minutes From Downtown Sarasota And Within Walking Distance Of The Shops, Cafes And Galleries In Renowned St. Armand's Circle.
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Holiday Inn Lido Beach
233 Ben Fanklin Dr., Lido Beach
Situated on a barrier island, off the coast of Sarasota, The Holiday Inn Lido Beach is just steps from the powder white sand of Lido Beach and only two blocks from over 140 upscale restaurants, shops and galleries on St. Armands Circle. Featuring a sophisticated, yet "Florida Casual" decor, The Holiday Inn Lido Beach combines the relaxed atmosphere of a beach resort with the amenities and services of a full service hotel.
Holiday Inn Lido Beach 

Helmsley Sandcastle 1540 Ben Franklin Dr., Lido Beach
The Helmsley Sandcastle In Sarasota, Fla., Is Located One Mile From St. Armand's Circle, An Upscale Entertainment, Shopping And Dining Venue.
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Lido Islander
528 Polk Drive
The Lido Islander In Sarasota, Fla., Offers Delightful Studios And One- And Two-bedroom Apartments One Block From Lido Beach And The Shopping And Dining At St. Armand's Circle.
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Hotel Indigo Sarasota
1223 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota
Hotel Indigo Sarasota is close to many cultural attractions and business centers. Play on the pristine beaches of Siesta Key and shop or dine at the famed St. Armands Circle.
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Eat and Drink

 

Redington Beach Restaurants and Bars

St. Armands Circle offers visitors and residents a wonderful blend of restaurants running from up scale seafood restaurants to fast food burger places.

Columbia Restaurant
4 Stars
411 Saint Armands Cir.
(941) 388-3987 ‎
columbiarestaurant.com
Spanish Restaurant
Price: $$
Restaurant Style‎: Cafe‎, Fine Dining
Dining Style‎: Casual Dining
Reservations‎: Recommended
Year Opened‎: 1959
Meals Served‎: Dessert‎, Dinner
Parking‎: Street‎, Valet
Attire‎: Casual
Capacity‎: 150+
Noise Level‎: Bustling

Terrace on the Circle
Not Rated
419A St. Armand's Circle
Phone: (941) 388-2222
Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Price: $$
Atmosphere Family / Children, Outdoor Dining, Romantic, Scenic View, Indoor Dining
Attire Casual
Bar Beer, Wines, Limited Mixed
Service Sit Down, Carry Out Meals Breakfast, Dinner, Happy Hour, Lunch
Parking Street, Valet
Reservations Not Required
Special Features Booster/High Chairs, Children's Menu, Early Bird Specials

Cafe L'Europe
4 Stars
431 St. Armands Circle
(941) 388-4415 ‎
cafeleurope.net
French Restaurant, Continental Restaurant
Price: $$$
Cuisine‎: American Traditional and Classic‎, Eclectic‎, European‎, French‎, Italian‎, Seafood
Atmosphere‎: Power Scene
Reservations‎: Recommended
Year Opened‎: 1971
Meals Served‎: Dessert‎, Dinner‎, Lunch
Parking‎: Street
Attire‎: Resort casual
Noise Level‎: Quiet

Cafe Galante
3.5 Stars
419 Saint Armands Cir # A
(941) 388-2222 ‎
cafegalante.com
Price: $$
Restaurant Style‎: Cafe‎, Fine Dining‎, Fine dining without the pretense.
Parking‎: Street
Specialties‎: Early Bird Specials, Booster/High Chairs, Children's
Meals Served‎: Breakfast‎, Dinner‎, Lunch
Bar Info‎: Beer, Wines, Limited Mixed
Atmosphere‎: Romantic, Outdoor Dining, Scenic View, Family / Children
Reservations‎: Accepted
Average Drink Price‎: $6
Noise Level‎: Bustling
Services‎: Happy Hour Specials Mon-Sat 3:00-5:30: Half off Appetizers & Beverages

Le Macaron
Not Rated
382 Saint Armands Cir.
(941) 552-8872
French pastry

Le Colonne Restaurant
3 Stars
22 S Boulevard of Presidents
(941) 388-4348 ‎
lecolonnerestaurant.com
Italian Restaurant
Price: $$
Ambiance‎: Elegant, Family Friendly, Romantic
Reservations‎: Accepted
Capacity‎: 100+
Noise Level‎: Quiet
Parking‎: Street
Meals Served‎: Dinner‎, Lunch

Tango
3 Stars
326 John Ringling Boulevard
(941) 554-4916 ‎
tangosteakandsushi.com
Category: Steak House
Price: $$
Cuisine‎: Argentinean Steak Sushi
Parking‎: Public street parking
Neighborhood‎: Sarasota
Additional Info‎: Banquet/Private Rooms‎, Bar Dining‎, Bar/Lounge‎, Beer‎, Entertainment‎, Full Bar‎, Happy Hour‎
Entertainment‎: Live Music, Lounge
Dining Style‎: Casual Elegant
Attire‎: Business Casual
Dress Code‎: Business Casual

Blue Dolphin Cafe
4 Stars
470 John Ringling Boulevard
(941) 388-3566 ‎
bluedolphincafe.com
American Restaurant, Breakfast Restaurant, Brunch Restaurant
Price: $
Restaurant Style‎: Cafe‎, Diner
Reservations‎: Not Accepted
Noise Level‎: Bustling
Parking‎: Street
Wheelchair Access‎: Narrow space. Access may be difficult.
Meals Served‎: Breakfast‎, Dessert‎, Lunch
Capacity‎: 30+
Wi-fi Hotspot‎: Available

Taste of Italy
3 Star Rating
322 John Ringling Boulevard
(941) 388-1442
Pizza Restaurant
Price: $$
Restaurant Style‎: Pizzeria
Parking‎: Street
Wheelchair Access‎: Narrow aisle, difficult to maneuver.
Meals Served‎: Dinner‎, Lunch
Atmosphere and Personality‎: Laid Back Casual‎, Tourist Spot
Noise Level‎: Bustling
Capacity‎: 25-30
Price Range‎: $$ ($9-$15)

Crab & Fin Restaurant
4 Stars
420, St Armands Cir.
(941) 388-3964 ‎
crabfinrestaurant.com
Seafood Restaurant
Restaurant Style‎: Fine Dining
Reservations‎: Accepted
Noise Level‎: Moderate
Capacity‎: 150+
Atmosphere and Personality‎: Area Classic‎, Cleanliness‎, Cozy‎, Romantic‎, Singles‎, Theme‎, Upscale
Parking‎: Street
Average Drink Price‎: $7
Meals Served‎: Dessert‎, Dinner‎, Lunch
Neighborhood‎: Sarasota
Price Range‎: $$$$ ($26-$30)‎, Many entrees in the $16-$26 range.

Cha Cha Coconuts
4 Stars
411 Saint Armands Cir.
(941) 388-3300 ‎
chacha-coconuts.com
Price: $$
Cuisine‎: Burgers‎, Caribbean‎, Salads‎, Sandwiches‎, American
Parking‎: Nearby‎, Street Parking Difficult
Meals Served‎: Dinner‎, Lunch
Dress Code‎: Anything Goes
Atmosphere and Personality‎: Family Friendly‎, Laid Back Casual‎, Noise Level‎, Tourist Spot
Reservations‎: Not Accepted
Noise Level‎: Bustling
Price Range‎: $$ ($9-$15)
Smoking‎: Outdoors Only

Tommy Bahama Restaurant
4 Stars
500 John Ringling Boulevard
(941) 388-2888 ‎
tommybahama.com
Price: $$$
Cuisine‎: Caribbean
Parking‎: Public Lot
Attire‎: Casual
Amenities‎: Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Late Night Menu, Wine
Bar Dining‎, Bar/Lounge‎, Beer‎, Entertainment‎, Full Bar‎, Gluten-free Menu‎, Happy Hour‎,
Dining Style‎: Casual Elegant
Reservations‎: Suggested
Dress Code‎: Casual Dress

Lynches Pub & Grub
4 Stars
19 B N. Blvd of Presidents
(941) 388-5550‎
lynchespub.com
Irish Pub & Restaurant
Price‎: Reasonable prices
Ambiance‎: Friendly & fun
Parking‎: Street
Irish & American

15 South Restaurant
3 Stars
15 S Blvd of Presidents
(941) 388-1555 ‎
15southristorante.com
Italian Restaurant
Price: $$
Restaurant Style‎: Bistro‎, Fine Dining
Parking‎: Street‎
Attire‎: Casual
Meals Served‎: Dessert‎, Dinner‎, Lunch
Live Music, Open late Sat.-Sun.
Reservations‎: Accepted
Noise Level‎: Quiet
Capacity‎: 50-75+

Cork
4 Stars
29 N Blvd of Presidents
(941) 388-2675
Price: $$$$
Restaurant Style‎: Fine Dining
Parking‎: Street
Noise Level‎: Moderate
Capacity‎: 75+
Atmosphere and Personality‎: Quiet‎, Romantic‎, Singles‎, Tourist Spot‎, Trendy‎, Upscale
Ambiance‎: Romantic
Reservations‎: Recommended
Meals Served‎: Dinner
Price Range‎: $$$$$ ($31 & Up)

Ben & Jerry's
Not Rated
372 Saint Armands Cir # A
(941) 388-5226 ‎
benjerry.com
Ice Cream Shop
Cuisine‎: Ice Cream‎, American
Feature‎: Cheap Eats‎, Kid Friendly

Sand Dollar Restaurant
4 Stars
233 Ben Franklin Drive
(941) 388-5555
American Restaurant, Restaurant, Sarasota Restaurant
Price: $$
Cuisine‎: American‎, Salads‎, Sandwiches‎, Soups
Reservations‎: Recommended
Located at‎: Holiday Inn Lido Beach
Dress Code‎: Casual Chic
Atmosphere and Personality‎: Area Classic‎, Fun And Flirty‎, Tourist Spot‎, Trendy‎, Up To Par
Parking‎: Free Lot
Meals Served‎: Breakfast‎, Dinner
Price Range‎: $$ ($9-$15)‎, Dinner menu from $12.
Romance Factor‎: Fun and Flirty

 

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Things to Do

 

Redington Beach Restaurants and Bars

St. Armands is located Lido Key which has a wide variety of things to do including deep sea fishing charters, area golf courses, boat rentals, waverunner rentals, sightseeing or just laying around on miles of white sand beaches.

Fishing and Watersports

A Rodbender Fishing Charter
sarasotafishingcharter.com

Fish Factor Charters
fish-factor.com

Capt. Brook Wallace Fishing Charters - Fishing Guides, Fishing Charters
floridainshoreguide.com

Deep Sea Fishing Inc
deepseafishingfun.com

Flying Fish Fleet
flyingfishfleet.com

Latitude Sailing
latsail.com

Enterprise Sailing Chartered
sarasotasailing.com

Le Barge Tropical Cruises
lebargetropicalcruises.com

Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures
www.kayakfl.com

Siesta Key Parasailing
siestakeyparasailing.com

Siesta Key Watersports
siestakeywatersports.com

Sarasota Boat Rental
www.sarasotaboatrental.com

 

Sightseeing

G WIZ Science Museum
1001 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL 34236
gwiz.org

Katharine Butler Gallery
1943 Morrill St
Sarasota, FL 34236
kbutlergallery.com

Sarasota Classic Car Museum
811 S Palm Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
sarasotacarmuseum.org

Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243
ringling.org

Ringling College of Art and Design: Selby Gallery
2700 N Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234
ringling.edu

Selby Botanical Gardens
811 S Palm Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
selby.org

 

Golf

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Longboat Key Club & Resort
301 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228-4034
longboatkeyclub.com

Rolling Green Golf Club
4501 N Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL 34234-5099
rollinggreengc.com

Bobby Jones Golf Complex
1000 Circus Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34232-1228
bobbyjonesgolfclub.com

 

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