I grew up in Sarasota. It was unanimously agreed among my friends that we lived in Heaven on Earth. Everything is beautiful, the arts are a focus of the town, and there is incredible food (even for a vegan!)

Great Restaurants:

Simon’s Coffee House (amazing for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with vegan options for each, just north of Clark Road on 41, across from the cemetery)

Chutney’s (Middle Eastern cuisine on Hillview)

Cafe Epicure (Italian on Main Street)

Selva Grill (Ceviche and Peruvian cuisine on Main Street)

Taste of Asia (mostly Thai food, has a full vegan menu on Main)

Da Ru Ma (Hibachi restaurant, great sushi on Fruitville road)

Kampai (Amazing sushi at a good price on Clark Road)