Sarasota, Florida is home to some of the best attractions, shopping and dining in the world! The Siesta Key Palms Hotel is minutes to downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's Circle and Venice Main Street shopping and dining.

The blue-ribbon winner in the area, Siesta Beach earned its bragging rights in from its 99% pure-quartz sand in 2011 when Dr. Beach ranked it No. 1 on his annual list of America's Best Beaches and TripAdvisor has named Siesta Key Beach the # Beach in America for 2017! Siesta earned additional accolades in May of this year when National Geographic ranked the beach No. 6 on its list of Top U.S. Family Beaches. You'll find more of this famous sand at Siesta Key's Crescent Beach, rated #10 on Travelocity's 2011 Top 25 Beaches in the United States. Once you dig your toes into the powdery soft sand you'll understand why folks come from all over the world to relax and play on these shores. Siesta Beach earned TripAdvisor's 2016 Traveler's Choice Award.

Each year, we distribute thousands of our Visitors Guide and maps to help plan the perfect vacation. We thank you for considering Siesta Key as a destination for your family trip, honeymoon or simply for that well-deserved getaway.

Our beaches are beautiful and award-winning. Island restaurants serve delectable fresh fish and seafood. You will find accommodations to suit every taste. There is great shopping and a wide variety of outdoor activities. Henceforth the living is easy!

Dr. Beach recognized Siesta Beach as the #1 beach in the United States in his authoritative annual ratings. Furthermore, our beaches continue to receive grand recognition across the country, and around the world, as one of the top coastal destinations.

Would you like a printed copy of the Guide, a Siesta Key tear-off map or a street map? Call the Visitor Center, 941-349-3800, or CONTACT US to request a copy be mailed.

The Siesta Key Visitor Center is co-located with the Siesta Key Chamber in the heart of Siesta Key Villages 5114 Ocean Boulevard. Stop by and pick up attraction brochures and area maps. More than 50 knowledgeable volunteers staff the Center and look forward to your arrival.

At the Visitor Center we greet 10,000+ walk-in guests each year. We respond to more than 7,000 phone inquiries. Additionally, we mail 3,000 information packets.

Come visit our little piece of paradise.

5755 Beneva Rd.

Sarasota Florida, 34233

For Reservations: 941-922-8140  DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

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The Greek Taverna is a locally-owned restaurant that provides an authentic Greek experience. Opened in February of 2011 by George Kompothecras and his wife Dorys, the establishment proudly stands as a tribute to one of the most important aspects of the Greek culture--the dining table.

As our guest, you will enjoy genuine Mediterranean dishes prepared with a sense of spice and flavor that will leave you astounded. All of our food is prepared fresh by George's wife, Dorys, on an as-needed basis and always with the warmth of home. Of course, we carry a range of imported Greek wines to help bring full flavors to your palette. Our goal is and always remains to make you feel at home while offering food that is “better than Grandma's!”

Sarasota's award-winning restaurants overlook beaches, skylines and downtowns. Click the link a for a list of great restaurants throughout the Sarasota area. Bon Appetit!

• Sarasota Dining Options
• Siesta Key Dining
• Venice Area Dining

Whether shopping at upscale St. Armand's Circle, the new University Town Center Mall or on historic Venice Main Street, you're sure to find what you're looking for.

• Ellenton Premium Outlets
• University Town Center
• St. Armand's Circle
• Downtown Sarasota Shopping
• Venice Main Street Shopping

The Ringling Museum of Art / Sarasota

One of the highlights of Sarasota attractions, for art lovers the Ringling Art Museum should be on top of your to do list when visiting Sarasota

The Ringling Circus Museum / Sarasota

It's one of the Crown Jewels of Sarasota Attractions and also reveals the unique relationship between John Ringling, The Ringling Brothers Circus and the Sarasota and Venice, Florida areas

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens / Sarasota

From forests of Bamboo, to a Butterfly Garden, Mangroves and Banyan Groves to Palm Tree Gardens and from more than 6,000 Orchids to over 3,600 Bromeliads on display in living color.

The Asolo Theater / Sarasota

 One of the few true repertory companies in the nation, Asolo Theater Sarasota presents a diverse repertoire of newly commissioned plays, bold reinterpretations of contemporary and classical.

Myakka River State Park / Sarasota County

Myakka River State Park is a spectacular nature preserve that, if you're a nature lover, is well worth spending a day at in and among the Hammocks, Cabbage Palms, tall grasses, nature trails and the Myakka River.

Mote Marine Aquarium / Sarasota

Mote Aquarium is open 365 days a year and that makes it pretty convenient when trying to plan a vacation schedule.

Historic Downtown Venice, Florida

With a touch of "Old Florida" style shops to roam through, you'll be browsing for hours.

Big Cat Habit & Gulf Coast Sanctuary / Sarasota

Lions, tigers, bears, monkeys, birds and much more can be found at this safe haven for animals that was started in 1987.