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Nightlife, Entertainment & Festivals

Sarasota nights mean live music. Breathtaking sunsets followed by a margarita at a tiki bar. Film festivals, live comedy shows and artistic performances. There's more to Sarasota nightlife than meets the eye.

From swanky drinks and a date-night dinner to a full-on bar-hopping extravaganza: Sarasota nightlife might not be South Beach, but there's plenty to do well into the morning hours. Check out a live music venue, head to one of our many craft beer bars boasting dozens of rotating taps, or sip a craft cocktail infused with flavors you've never tasted before.  

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Historic Downtown Venice

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101 W. Venice Ave.
Suite 23
Venice, FL 34285

A hundred independently owned shops and boutiques line the avenues of Historic Downtown Venice, where you can find unique gifts, art, and...

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Sarasota Medieval Fair, Inc

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3000 Ringling Blvd.
Ringling Woods behind the Sarasota Fairgrounds
Sarasota, FL 34237

King Edwards II welcomes one and all to three weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, & pure family fun at this year's...

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388_644x480.jpg - Keith's Seafood Tacos is one of the most popular items on the menu. Choose from Grouper, Mahi, Shrimp or local Fresh catch!

Siesta Key Oyster Bar

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5238 Ocean Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34242-3309

Siesta Key Oyster Bar, or “SKOB” as the locals call it, is a true "Landmark" in the world famous Siesta Key Village.  SKOB is the...

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