St. Armands Circle is an island market place of fine shops and gourmet restaurants that provides an unforgettable experience for visitors from all over the world. Set amidst a tropical paradise and removed from the bustle of the mainland by two bridges over magnificent Sarasota Bay, St. Armands Circle is a charming and graceful synthesis of past and present. Its lush tropical plantings, courtyards and patios and a contemporary architectural design contributes to an international atmosphere of friendly warmth, enduring elegance, and timeless style.