top 10 Nightlife

After you've called it a day of fun in the sun, take a catnap then head out on the town. From live bands and dancing to fine cocktails, you'll find plenty of nightlife in the Sarasota area to keep you going.

Captain Curt’s Backroom Saloon

Capt. Curt's Backroom Saloon on south Siesta Key in Sarasota features nightly entertainment and dozens of TV’s offer an opportunity to watch your favorite sporting events. BINGO on Sundays (with prizes all night long!) and a ...read more

Sharky's on the Pier

Sharky's on the Pier, Venice’s only Gulf of Mexico beachfront tiki bar is a popular bar and restaurant spot for sunset. Enjoy tropical frozen drinks, live music and dancing. Live music Wednesday and Thursday 6 - 10 p.m., Friday and ...read more

The Beached Whale

The Beached Whale is a terrific restaurant and bar to visit on Fort Myers Beach while on vacation. This top rated Florida beach bar and has won 36 Fort Myers "Best of the Beach" Awards including “Best Casual ...read more

Snook Inn

Snook Inn is a casual and comfortable Marco Island, full-service restaurant located near the waterfront. Take pleasure in the spectacular view as you eat a scrumptious meal or enjoy live entertainment from a different musical guest each ...read more

Bleu Cellar

Naples' most exciting wine shop! Bleu Cellar, the retail wine shop and tasting room of the Bleu Provence restaurant owners Jacques and Lysielle Cariot, offers a fantastic variety of quality, small production, hand-crafted, ...read more

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille

Family-friendly festivities are all about fun at Doc Ford’s. You’ll enjoy the most consistent live entertainment on the water in Fort Myers Beach, from Doc Ford’s indoor or outdoor seating, with beautiful views of the ...read more

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

For 25 years, McCurdy's Comedy Theatre has been bringing laughter to the Sarasota area. The who’s who list of McCurdy's past performers include Chris Rock, Larry Miller, Elayne Boosler, Soupy Sales and Larry “The Cable Guy - ...read more

Blue Martini Lounge

Enjoy the night with an appetizing meal and live music at Blue Martini Lounge and restaurant at the Mercato in Naples. Open seven days a week, Blue Martini is the perfect place for a delicious dinner and a night of dancing. Choose from a ...read more

The Gator Club

The Gator Club in downtown Sarasota is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Dance the night away with live nightly entertainment, or Sarasota's best known DJ's. Also features 125 Single Malt Scotch brands. The Gator Club's ...read more

The Pub at Mercato

The Pub at Mercato in Naples is a restaurant and bar offering British inspired pub food and a wide variety of draught & hand crafted beers, wine and cocktails. Enjoy indoor and year round outdoor dining on the patio. Monday - Friday ...read more

Start the evening at one of the many places that offer Happy Hour drink specials or "small plates" that provide appetizer-like portions at a smaller cost than a regular-size meal. After a taste of Southwest Florida fare, you'll be ready to dance the night away. Clubs featuring DJs playing a mix of the best of today's top hits and house music downtown Sarasota, in the Siesta Key Village and on St. Armands Circle will keep you moving all night long. When you're ready to recharge, many clubs offer late-night Happy Hour with drink and food specials.

Finding electrifying live entertainment in the Sarasota area won't be a challenge thanks to the numerous bars and restaurants that offer everything from contemporary music to Irish to jazz and blues.

Prefer to do the singing yourself? You'll have no problem finding a lively place to karaoke. Or laugh yourself silly at a local comedy club. If you're looking for a little more laid-back atmosphere, enjoy a cocktail and an amazing view of the water from a rooftop bar, patio deck or Key West-style setting.

Whether you head one of the downtown areas, Siesta Key, or to St. Armands, you'll find everything you need to quench your thirst for fun after dark.