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Probably the most visited attractions in Sarasota, Florida, are the world-class art museum, Venetian mansion and the museum built by John Ringling, of circus fame, in the early 20th century. Also popular are the white-sand Gulf Coast beaches; Sarasota Jungle Gardens, where you can hold an alligator; and Historic Spanish Point, a nature preserve with historic and archaeological exhibits. Golf, jazz, water sports and outdoor shopping and dining are among Sarasota's many other pastimes.
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“Our Best Meal Out”

El Toro Bravo

5 of 5 stars
Lipsticklady
Illinois
Nov 7, 2009

I too have to agree with all the other posts. The restaurant was a very nice experience. I had the crusted Tilapia--which I would recommend...It comes with black beans and rice...which were very...more

“Worth the stop!”

Lynches Pub & Grub

5 of 5 stars
WalkerCuisine
Holmes Beach, Florida
Nov 7, 2009

What a fun place! You will love it! Chris and Aetna (sp?), the owners, make this place fun. You will love it. And their manager, I can't rermember her name(sorry, I was too drunk), is a class act as...more

“I would skip this place”

Cafe L'Europe

3 of 5 stars
WalkerCuisine
Holmes Beach, Florida
Nov 7, 2009

In my opinion...the food is not bad, but it's not that good either...it's not gourmet by any stretch of the imagination...it is very Syscoesque. But the prices are not Syscoesque! You'll pay top...more

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