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    4.2 (140 reviews)
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    Chyenne A.

    This area is truly beautiful and has ALMOST everything you need... except a bathroom. My lady friends and I made a morning of shopping and spent hundreds of dollars in various stores and yet five different ones told my friends or I there were no public restrooms. We bought a drink at one place just because we were told we could use theirs, only to find it out of order!!! At this point we were desperate ... there's great directional picture maps with the huge color-coded areas, and they seriously showed ONE PUBLIC RESTROOM in the whole area... somewhere near a parking garage? But we never found that mystery bathroom. Another shop employee told us to head toward the church and we'd see signs for a bathroom... again, never found. We're not that old or blind, so maybe it was all just a cruel joke and pretty soon we'll see footage of five middle-aged ladies walking funny because they're being pranked? Regardless, I get that it's a tourist area and many of these shops have to maintain their facilities for employees. What I don't understand is why the main purveyors of the area wouldn't have more comfort facilities readily available around this very large area. Surely a little of the money spent on those gorgeous statues could've bought a few toilets?? We honestly ended up loading up in our SUV and leaving well before we planned to, just because we needed to pee. Sad, really... but probably the best for our wallets. Ironically, we were laughing about it at a restaurant back near our place at Bradenton Beach that evening and our waitress said she's heard the exact same complaint from nearly everyone that visits there from where we were. She explained where we apparently should have gone to find the one restroom available because she frequents the gallery up there quite a bit. We said we'd most likely never go back though, since we could find most of the same stores/shops/restaurants (anything other than that admittedly beautiful gallery) in nearby Tampa and other locations. Ironically, one of the ladies in our group did go back the next day to repeat her steps and stubbornly return every single purchase she made because apparently got angrier throughout the night thinking of her "Pretty Woman" reject moments in stores telling her no potty when she had "good money to spend." Overall it's a large roundabout with a ton of upper-scale shops and restaurants, with beautiful landscaping and Instagram worthy statues, where you'll spy some fancy vehicles, and walk amongst the upper crust. But I beseech you to potty before you come or you'll regret it.

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    Laquita G.

    It is perfect weather here at St Armand's Circle!! Love all of the quaint shops and everyone is always on Island time! Cheers!

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    Maryann P. D.

    We always have a marvelous time at St. Armand's Circle. The food choices are varied and the charming atmosphere is a vibe!! Go here for special occasions for family fun like biking around the circle or celebrating family holidays!

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    Astrida M.

    We are back again to Sarasota and St. Armand's Circle. It draws us to it. There is so much to do here. Parking is difficult, however. It takes a minute or more to find a spot. We have visited for 4 days in a row now for different reasons. There are so many shops and restaurants to try. Bring comfortable shoes, please. There is something for any age group to do or see.

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    Sanjay G.

    After soaking up some sunshine or enjoying the sunset, head on over to St. Armand's Circle. It is almost 100 years old. Originally an island in Sarasota Bay, it was purchased in 1893 by Charles St. Armand's for $21.71 for over 130 acres. Considered the "Jewel of Sarasota. it is one of the top tourist destinations in the USA. The circle is intersected (like slices of a pie) into four quadrants -- purple, aqua, pink, and gold. There's a mix of high-end and boutique shops, a day spa, restaurants, sweet shops, home decor, and art galleries in each quadrant. The island was separated from the mainland, but Ringling financed a bridge to connect Sarasota to St. Armand's. He named it the "John Ringling Causeway" and was the first to drive across it in 1926. It is the site for outdoor performances, a slow stroll with an ice cream cone, or a coveted sidewalk table at one of the legendary restaurants that make up the outer ring of the inner roundabout. The energy at St. Armand's Circle is magical. some restaurants you wanna try: Shore Diner Venezia Italian Restaurant Columbia Restaurant Parking: there is a garage just one block away, its free on Sunday but for the rest of the days- first 2 hours- Free 2-3 Hours- $3 additional Hr- $1

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    Helen B.

    St Armands, Sarasota, Florida. One of my favorite places on earth. Wonderful eating venues, lively and cosmopolitan. Close to the famous Lido Beach, exquisite place.

    Jennifer R.

    All of your shopping and dining needs in one place! IMO, I think the shopping is way better than the dining. There is a mix of well know chain stores and locally owned small businesses. The womens clothing stores and the gift shops are some of the best I have ever enjoyed shopping at. The circle is color coded by "quadrants" and they have several directories available, as it can be confusing to know where certain shops are located. The dining options are primarily sit-down and there are only one or two casual spots to grab a quick salad or sandwich. Most of the restaurants offer outdoor patios, and the people watching is very entertaining. If you drive there, be prepared to have patience with the parking situation. It can be tough to find a spot.

    Laura W.

    St. Armand's is a place of nostalgia for me, particularly Kilwins ice cream shop. There are lots of cute little shops and restaurants here. Good places for souvenirs although most places are on the pricier side. Except for Alvin's. There's a parking garage which is nice because street parking is terrible here. It's mostly boutiques but you will find some upscale chains here too.

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    Always a pleasure there!! The food and shopping are the best in the area. I drive 30 miles just to shop there!

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    So much traffic. And so many stores are not open. I will not return any time in the near future.

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    St Armand's has lots of cute little shops and is a great place if you enjoy walking outside.

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