Our businesses
The Heart of the Village
Five independent businesses. Five families. One community that has called these historic bungalows home for nearly two decades.
Each business at Sarasota Bungalow Village is independently owned and operated by a local family who has invested years - in many cases, over a decade - building something meaningful here. They are not just tenants. They are the village.
The Breakfast House
by Wendylee Goldberg
Our family has been serving Sarasota breakfast and lunch for nearly two decades. This place isn't just a restaurant - it's where Sarasota starts its day.
The Breakfast House has been a beloved morning ritual for Sarasotans for nearly twenty years. Wendylee Goldberg built this neighborhood institution from the ground up, creating a warm, welcoming space where regulars are greeted by name and every plate is made with care. From fluffy omelets to golden French toast, The Breakfast House is where the day begins right.
- ✓Family-owned since opening
- ✓Beloved local breakfast institution
- ✓Loyal regulars spanning generations
Siegfried's Restaurant & Biergarten
by Rene & Kim Zimmermann
We brought a little piece of Germany to Sarasota - the food, the beer, the gemutlichkeit. This community has embraced us like family.
Rene and Kim Zimmermann brought authentic German hospitality to Sarasota with Siegfried's Restaurant & Biergarten - a lively, convivial gathering place that feels like it was lifted straight from Bavaria. From hearty schnitzel and bratwurst to an impressive selection of German beers, Siegfried's has become the go-to destination for anyone craving genuine European warmth in the heart of Florida.
- ✓Authentic German cuisine & beer
- ✓Beloved biergarten atmosphere
- ✓A Sarasota institution for celebrations
The Artful Giraffe
by Tessy & Timothy Craig
From our pottery and art studio to our gallery featuring over 300 local artists, The Artful Giraffe is a place where visitors of all ages can embrace their creative side.
Tessy and Timothy Craig are proud owners of The Artful Giraffe, a celebration of Sarasota's thriving arts community. Guests can paint pottery, throw clay on the pottery wheel, sculpt with clay, create resin art, take painting classes, and explore a gallery and gift shop featuring the work of more than 300 local artists. Whether you're creating your own masterpiece or discovering one to take home, The Artful Giraffe is where Sarasota's creative spirit comes to life. The studio is also the perfect venue for your next special event - from birthday parties and girls' nights out to corporate team-building events and private group gatherings. Their hands-on art experiences make for unforgettable celebrations that guests of all ages will love.
- ✓300+ local artists represented
- ✓Birthday parties & private group events
- ✓Corporate team-building experiences
Discover Sarasota Tours
by Tammy Hauser
Our 18 different air-conditioned trolley tours of Sarasota and Venice focus on the fascinating history, circus legacy, architecture, arts, and things to do that make both of these towns so charming.
Tammy Hauser, M.A., M.B.A., CEO & Founder of Discover Sarasota Tours, and her team of entertaining and informative local expert tour guides bring history to life on many unique daytime and nighttime trolley tours. Daytime tours of Sarasota or Venice focus on history, art, architecture, metaphysical arts, and the circus and Amish communities. At night, the trolley turns into a theater-on-wheels presenting interactive original musical theater shows. DST also provides custom tours, Pop-Up Tour experiences, and transport services. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, Discover Sarasota Tours will keep you laughing while learning about the interesting people, places, and stories that have made Sarasota and Venice such fascinating towns to discover.
- ✓18 different air-conditioned trolley tours
- ✓Sarasota & Venice history, circus legacy & architecture
- ✓Named Best Local Tour Company 5 years in a row
The Cookie Cottage
by Cathy Vande Mheen
Every cookie is made from our family recipes with lots of love. When someone takes that first bite and smiles, that's everything.
Cathy Vande Mheen's The Cookie Cottage is the sweetest stop in Sarasota Bungalow Village - and possibly in all of Sarasota. Baking from cherished family recipes, Cathy crafts cookies that taste like they came straight from a grandmother's kitchen: rich, buttery, and made with unmistakable love. The Cookie Cottage has become a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike, and no visit to the village is complete without one.
- ✓Baked fresh from family recipes
- ✓A village favorite since opening
- ✓Custom orders & gift boxes available
Five Businesses. One Village.
Each of these businesses has built something irreplaceable in Sarasota. Together, they form a community that is greater than the sum of its parts - and worth fighting for.
These businesses need your help.
Help keep them here.
Your donation directly supports the preservation of these five families and their life's work.