Guidebook for the Sleepy Sandpiper
Nokomis and Venice, Florida
Grocery Stores & Essentials
Friendly grocery store, a quick stop on the way to the beach house.
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Publix Super Market at Nokomis Village
1091 N Tamiami TrailFriendly grocery store, a quick stop on the way to the beach house.
CVS
1220 S Tamiami TrailJust in case you need sunscreen or a prescription refill -- there is a pharmacy not far away.
Be sure to bring bags and a quarter for the cart. Reusable bags can be found in the front hall closet.
ALDI
1235 N Tamiami TrailBe sure to bring bags and a quarter for the cart. Reusable bags can be found in the front hall closet.
Fabulous local produce, Amish made bread, and other great groceries. Our tradition is to get a small ice cream cone on the way in to enjoy while shopping. Local favorite.
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Detwiler's Farm Market
1250 US-41 BYPFabulous local produce, Amish made bread, and other great groceries. Our tradition is to get a small ice cream cone on the way in to enjoy while shopping. Local favorite.
Food Scene
One of our faves! And David the bartender is one of the best around!
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Pop's Sunset Grill
112 Circuit RdOne of our faves! And David the bartender is one of the best around!
Sunset and beach food... or fish out on the pier! Live music is often playing on weekends.
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Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SSunset and beach food... or fish out on the pier! Live music is often playing on weekends.
This is where the locals breakfast. . . My favorite are the Tropical Pancakes with toasted coconut, pineapple, and macadamia nuts.
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Eggs-traordinary Breakfast & Lunch Cafe -Nokomis
2282 N Tamiami TrailThis is where the locals breakfast. . . My favorite are the Tropical Pancakes with toasted coconut, pineapple, and macadamia nuts.
The Breakfast Cottage
2301 N Tamiami TrailEnjoy breakfast outside or inside -- friendly staff.
You might spot Stephen King, who is known to pick up dinner here. . .
But even more, I wanted to mark Blackburn Point Road on the map. One of my favorite things to do is to drive along Casey Key, look at the water and the houses. . . it's a relaxing and beautiful drive from Albee Road to Blackburn Point Road, along Casey Key Road.
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Casey Key Fish House
801 Blackburn Point RdYou might spot Stephen King, who is known to pick up dinner here. . .
But even more, I wanted to mark Blackburn Point Road on the map. One of my favorite things to do is to drive along Casey Key, look at the water and the houses. . . it's a relaxing and beautiful drive from Albee Road to Blackburn Point Road, along Casey Key Road.
Take a ten minute walk to Sweet Melissa's for the best ice cream in the neighborhood!
Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop
720 Albee Rd WTake a ten minute walk to Sweet Melissa's for the best ice cream in the neighborhood!
ABBY'S on Miami
220 Miami Ave WDelish food, great service, indoor and outdoor seating
Every Saturday morning, starting at 8 am. Browse the farmer's market, get the freshest Florida produce, grab a cup of coffee.
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The Venice Farmer's Market
401 W Venice AveEvery Saturday morning, starting at 8 am. Browse the farmer's market, get the freshest Florida produce, grab a cup of coffee.
Parks & Nature
Fabulous nature / biking / hiking trail!
http://www.friendsofthelegacytrail.org/
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Legacy Trail
Central Sarasota ParkwayFabulous nature / biking / hiking trail!
http://www.friendsofthelegacytrail.org/
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State ParkPicnic, canoe, kayak!
Our neighborhood is filled with birds. This spring I saw white ibises, sandhill cranes, great blue herons, ospreys, and so many more! The Venice Area Audubon Rookery is not far, and known to be a wonderful place to walk and photograph birds.
http://veniceaudubon.org/rookery
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Venice Area Audubon Society
Annex RoadOur neighborhood is filled with birds. This spring I saw white ibises, sandhill cranes, great blue herons, ospreys, and so many more! The Venice Area Audubon Rookery is not far, and known to be a wonderful place to walk and photograph birds.
http://veniceaudubon.org/rookery
While you can walk to Nokomis Public Beach, for a change of pace, hop in the car and head south after you cross the bridge to the North Jetty (at the southern tip of Casey Key!) to experience another beach with a great fishing pier and a pirate ship playground for the kids.
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North Jetty Fish Camp And Beach
1000 S Casey Key RdWhile you can walk to Nokomis Public Beach, for a change of pace, hop in the car and head south after you cross the bridge to the North Jetty (at the southern tip of Casey Key!) to experience another beach with a great fishing pier and a pirate ship playground for the kids.
Amazing kids' playground WITH SHADE! Wonderful Nature Center -- during the fall/winter many activities. Great butterfly garden with local plants.
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Park Shamrock i Prirodni centar
3900 Shamrock DrAmazing kids' playground WITH SHADE! Wonderful Nature Center -- during the fall/winter many activities. Great butterfly garden with local plants.
I like to walk to the beach for sunset every night. No two sunsets are the same. Wednesday and Saturday nights the local drum circle meets.
This beach is rarely "too busy" like Siesta Key in Sarasota. Always room for families to build sandcastles and play in the water.
Collect sharks' teeth. Swim. Avoid the crowds of the Sarasota beaches!
Hula hooping and yoga groups regularly meet at the beach.
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Nokomis Javna Plaža
115 S Casey Key RdI like to walk to the beach for sunset every night. No two sunsets are the same. Wednesday and Saturday nights the local drum circle meets.
This beach is rarely "too busy" like Siesta Key in Sarasota. Always room for families to build sandcastles and play in the water.
Collect sharks' teeth. Swim. Avoid the crowds of the Sarasota beaches!
Hula hooping and yoga groups regularly meet at the beach.
Everything Else
Free yoga on the beach!
http://yogawithelin.us/
Yoga on the Beach Hours
Monday - Saturday
8:00 am & 9:00 am
Sunday - 8:00 am
Monday - Thursday (Sunset)
5:00 pm
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Venice Beach
101 The Esplanade SFree yoga on the beach!
http://yogawithelin.us/
Yoga on the Beach Hours
Monday - Saturday
8:00 am & 9:00 am
Sunday - 8:00 am
Monday - Thursday (Sunset)
5:00 pm
Centennial Park has a bandstand with concerts on one end, and play fountains for children on the other.
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Centennial Park
200 W Venice AveCentennial Park has a bandstand with concerts on one end, and play fountains for children on the other.
Getting Around
Avis Car Rental
1255 U.S. 41 Bypass SExcellent staff -- have helped me secure a rental last minute.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tiki Hut, food, drinks, sunset. . . Less than 5 minute drive from the beach house.
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Nokomo's Sunset Hut
690 S Tamiami TrailTiki Hut, food, drinks, sunset. . . Less than 5 minute drive from the beach house.
Arts & Culture
Old Florida history and charm, with beautiful grounds. Manned by volunteers -- sometimes fabulous tours, sometimes short-staffed.
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Historic Spanish Point
401 N Tamiami TrailOld Florida history and charm, with beautiful grounds. Manned by volunteers -- sometimes fabulous tours, sometimes short-staffed.
This is a little bit of a drive -- but worth it! On Mondays, you have free admission to the art galleries and grounds. The grounds are perfect for picnics!
The Circus Museum and Ca d'Zan are amazing -- but you have to pay for them whenever you go -- even on Mondays. It's worth it to take a tour of the Ca d'Zan mansion.
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Muzej umjetnosti John i Mable Ringling
5401 Bay Shore RdThis is a little bit of a drive -- but worth it! On Mondays, you have free admission to the art galleries and grounds. The grounds are perfect for picnics!
The Circus Museum and Ca d'Zan are amazing -- but you have to pay for them whenever you go -- even on Mondays. It's worth it to take a tour of the Ca d'Zan mansion.
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave WVenice Theatre is a great local venue for plays and musicals.