Weekend planner

Sarasota This Weekend

Events, tickets, restaurants, beaches and local things to do around Sarasota, Florida.

Plan Fast

Jump straight to the weekend decision: tickets, dinner, beach time or outdoor plans.

Weekend Events Go Date-filtered events with ticket links. Dinner Nearby Go Start with Vietnamese picks. Beach Day Go Beach access and coastal stops nearby.

Sarasota Weekend Playbook

Build the day around one anchor event, then add dinner and outdoor time nearby.

Start Beach Use the beach-day search before lunch, then save event energy for later. Middle Dinner Pick the cuisine first so the night does not become a last-minute search. Night Events If the weekend feed is light, use attractions and city guide stops around Sarasota. Backup Stops Museums, landmarks and visitor stops keep the day useful between reservations.

Dinner & Local Notes

Fast dining routes and local planning notes before locking in the rest of the weekend.

Vietnamese · 1 pick Italian · 1 pick
Note 1 Local Start with one anchor event, then add dinner and an outdoor stop nearby.
Note 2 Local Use the city filters to keep the plan practical instead of jumping across Florida.
Note 3 Local Keep a backup attraction or park for weather and timing changes.

Events This Weekend

Sorted by start time, with ticket and freshness signals on each card.

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Where To Eat This Weekend

Dining picks near Sarasota with cuisine labels and source links.

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Lila in Sarasota, FL restaurant photo Closed now
Restaurant $$

Lila

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Restaurant spot in Sarasota, Florida

4.3 rating · 181 reviews · Tripadvisor Sarasota, FL
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Beach & Outdoor Ideas

Balance the event feed with beach access, parks and fresh-air stops nearby.

Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, FL beach photo Gulf
Island beach Families, Sunsets, Swimming

Siesta Key Beach

Water source Family Water info

Island beach near Sarasota with beach access and local planning details.

Sarasota, FL
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Indian Beach in Siesta Key, FL beach photo Gulf
Island beach Families, Sunsets, Swimming

Indian Beach

Water source Family Water info

Island beach near Siesta Key with beach access and local planning details.

Siesta Key, FL
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Siesta Key Beach in Siesta Key, FL beach photo Family
Gulf beach Island atmosphere, Snorkeling, Sunsets

Siesta Key Beach

Water source Lifeguards Parking Restrooms

A Gulf beach known for very pale, powdery sand and a relaxed Sarasota-area vacation feel.

Siesta Key, FL
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Crescent Beach in Siesta Key, FL beach photo Gulf
Island beach Families, Sunsets, Swimming

Crescent Beach

Water source Family Water info

Island beach near Siesta Key with beach access and local planning details.

Siesta Key, FL
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Things To Do Between Events

Museums, landmarks and visitor-friendly stops to fill the day.

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, FL attraction photo Mixed
Botanical Garden Admission ticket usually required

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota is known for bayfront garden settings, orchids, epiphytes, seasonal exhibitions and plant science collections.

Sarasota, FL
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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, FL attraction photo Mixed
Aquarium Admission ticket usually required

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota combines public aquarium exhibits, marine science education and conservation-focused visitor experiences.

Sarasota, FL
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens in Sarasota, FL attraction photo Outdoor
Wildlife Garden Admission ticket usually required

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

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Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a family wildlife and garden attraction with tropical landscaping, animal encounters and walkable old-Florida charm.

Sarasota, FL
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Sarasota Classic Car Museum in Sarasota, FL attraction photo Indoor
Automobile Museum Admission ticket usually required

Sarasota Classic Car Museum

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Sarasota Classic Car Museum displays vintage automobiles, automotive memorabilia, rotating exhibits and collector-car history near The Ringling area.

Sarasota, FL
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The Ringling in Sarasota, FL attraction photo Mixed
Art Museum Admission ticket usually required

The Ringling

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The Ringling in Sarasota includes the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Ca' d'Zan mansion, circus history exhibits, gardens and cultural events.

Sarasota, FL
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Manatee Village Historical Park in Bradenton, FL attraction photo Outdoor
Open Air History Museum Admission ticket usually required

Manatee Village Historical Park

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Manatee Village Historical Park is an open-air Bradenton history museum with preserved buildings, local heritage exhibits and family-friendly grounds.

Bradenton, FL
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