Summer has been with us for about a month now, and perhaps these heat waves make that duration feel even longer. We don’t blame you if you’d rather wait for the more bearable evening weather before even thinking about recreation activities. That’s why we compiled this quick reference guide of things you can do to beat the heat AND enjoy Sarasota’s vibrant nightlife.
Our Picks for Top Sarasota Nightlife Fun
Downtown Comedy Clubs – This might be the best place to start because we could all use a laugh to distract ourselves from work, traffic, politics, and other irritations. Fortunately, downtown Sarasota has at least two dependable comedy venues: 1) McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre & Humor Institute, and 2) Florida Studio Theatre (FST). McCurdy’s has a phenomenal summer lineup prepared for us, including popular comedian Rob Schneider (August 16th and 17th) and Dean Napolitano in early September. Then again, if you prefer sketch comedy and improv shows, then you’ll have a blast at the FST.
Siesta Key Village – Don’t limit your experience of the beautiful Siesta Key area to daytime adventures alone. There’s plenty to do at night: grab a drink at Daiquiri Deck or Siesta Key Oyster Bar, or try other “Tiki-themed” novelty joints like Gilligan’s Island Bar. You also won’t have to go far to find live music from almost any genre you prefer.
Live Symphony Orchestra Shows – Do you have a more sophisticated palette when it comes to music? Then check out the exquisite Sarasota Ochestra if you haven’t already. They’ve been around since 1949, featuring almost 80 members, complete with classically trained conductors, pianists, violinists, and more. Once you’ve heard them perform, you’ll want to save a spot in next year’s Sarasota Musical Festival, which takes place each June.
Plenty of Other Novelties to Try – Finally, you can probably locate almost any nightlife niche activity if you poke around Sarasota long enough. There’s salsa dancing at Latin Quarters, fine wine at The Lounge at Element, and a lively outdoor atmosphere with terrific food at Mattison’s City Grille. If you’re simply in the mood for some good pizza, then you can’t go wrong with Asaro’s Pizzeria Ristorante, for legitimate Italian cuisine.
Work Hard, Play Hard with the SRQ Business Alliance!
Don’t forget that the Sarasota-Bradenton community also welcomes enthusiastic entrepreneurs to set up shop with new business ventures. Who knows? Maybe you’ll become the owner of the next big Sarasota nightlife establishment downtown.
If you’d like to make a few economically savvy friends and strengthen your networking around the area, then SRQ Business Alliance is here to help you on the path to success. We host networking events, promote local businesses, and do other things to connect businesses with one another (B2B) and/or with more customers (B2C).
Want to learn more about business opportunities or nightlife in Sarasota?
Reach out to the alliance anytime by calling 941-803-4141.