National Reading Month: Reading Spots Near Bradenton and Sarasota

March 6th, 2023 by Wagner Realty

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Need to get some studying done? Looking for a new place to work remotely? Just want a cozy spot to curl up with a good book? Our real estate agents have a few ideas.

March is National Reading Month, and we can't think of any better way to celebrate than by enjoying a good book in a cozy spot. In honor of the occasion, we're excited to bring you the best places to read and relax in Sarasota and Bradenton!

Perq Coffee Bar - 1821 Hillview St, Sarasota, FL 34239
Sarasota's Perq Coffee Bar has just about everything one could ever want from a coffee shop. They have great coffee, a choice selection of tasty baked goods, and charming indoor and outdoor seating areas with plenty of room to relax with a good book. Located a stone's throw from these Sarasota homes for sale, Perq Coffee Bar also has a convenient location that will have you coming back again and again.
Selby Public Library - 1331 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Where else can you sit with your favorite book all day long without being asked to buy anything? Built in 1907, Selby Public Library is the oldest and largest library in Sarasota County. They have a beautiful, quiet space, and it almost goes without saying that they also provide a pretty outstanding selection of reading material.
Oscura - 816 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
With a welcoming atmosphere and rustic-chic ambiance, Oscura is a hip yet laid-back cafe in Bradenton's historic Old Manatee neighborhood. With a roomy indoor space with ample seating, it's a perfect spot to read your favorite book while you sip a coffee (or cocktail). Oscura also hosts live music on a fairly regular basis and is located just footsteps from these Bradenton homes for sale.
Books-A-Million - 4225 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
There are several excellent independent bookstores in the Sarasota and Bradenton area, but not many that can top the selection at Books-A-Million. They have a staggering volume of books, audiobooks, eBooks, Manga, graphic novels... you name it. It's also a welcoming space with friendly staff and comfy seating areas where you can curl up like a kitten and peruse your reading material of choice.
Shelf Indulgence - 2805 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234
A great coffee shop that's also a great bookstore? Sign us up! It's hard to imagine a better pairing than a hot cup of Joe and a good book, but that's just what you'll find at Shelf Indulgence Used Book Cafe, a charming Sarasota shop that serves up tasty coffee, tea, and espresso drinks alongside a carefully curated and ever-changing selection of used books. They also have some excellent sandwiches and wraps on their menu, with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.
The Clever Cup - 6530 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
The Clever Cup Coffee Shop has that warm, welcoming, homey ambiance you love to see in a coffee shop. They serve some of Sarasota's best coffee and provide a great space to set up your laptop or crack open a great book while you sit and sip a while. You might also be tempted by one of their cinnamon rolls, and who could blame you?

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National Reading Month: Reading Spots Near Bradenton and Sarasota

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