A casually sophisticated town, dress is generally informal in Sarasota.
Unless your party size is large, tips are usually not included in any restaurants or lounge bills and the tip amount is left to the customer's discretion. In deciding what to give, base your tip on what the service is and how well it is performed.
Tipping guidelines:For hotel staff, recommended amounts are $1 - $3 per bag for a bellman, $1 - $2 per night for housekeeping, $5 - $10 for special concierge services, $1 - $3 for a doorman who hails a cab or parks a car, 15% of the greens fee for a caddie, 15%-20% of the bill for a massage, and 15% of a room service bill.