Best of Sarasota
Best of Sarasota

Our annual celebration of the people, places and businesses that make Sarasota exceptional—voted on by our readers. From dining and shopping to services and experiences, this is the definitive guide to locals' top spots.
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Best of Sarasota 2025

2026 Featured Doctors

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Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink

Your insider's guide to Sarasota’s food and drink scene, from standout restaurants and buzzy new openings to chefs, cocktails, and dining trends shaping the way we eat and gather.
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Turkey Trot

These Restaurants Are Taking Reservations for Thanksgiving

It's time to make reservations for this year's turkey dinner.
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Main Street

Pie on Main’s Downtown Sarasota Space Is Listed for Lease

The listing advertises the 2,497-square-foot restaurant space at 1507 Main St., but a closure date hasn’t been confirmed.
Home & Real Estate
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A curated look at how Sarasota lives, including real estate news, exceptional homes, design inspiration and the professionals redefining luxury and livability in our region.
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The Hot New Neighborhood

The Limelight District Is the Next Cool Place to Live

This gritty up-and-coming neighborhood is filled with manufacturers, secondhand stores and affordable housing. Bob Plunket takes us on a tour.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts & Entertainment

A front-row seat to Sarasota’s vibrant cultural scene. We cover theater, visual arts, music, festivals and the creative forces that make our city a cultural destination.
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Urbanite Theatre's 'Ahoy-Hoy' Dials Up Fun

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, right? Maybe not, in Jenny Stafford's often hysterical comedy.
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Travel & Outdoors

Explore the places and experiences locals love most. From hidden gems and outdoor adventures to weekend getaways, celebrate Sarasota’s natural beauty and sense of discovery.
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Best of Sarasota

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

“The community makes Selby Gardens what it is; they created the Selbyverse,” says CEO Jennifer Rominiecki.
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Ho Ho Holidays

This Year's Big List of Sarasota Holiday Happenings

Ring in the season with our round-up of holiday events.

4:26pm By Lauren Jackson

Stand Down

Photo of the Week: A Moment of Remembrance on Sarasota Bay

Damon Powers captures a photo of Unconditional Surrender, long a symbol of the end of World War II (even though there's more to the story than meets the eye).

3:20pm By Damon Powers

Brand Awareness

New College Invited Russell Brand to Speak. Now He's Going to Prison.

New College stood by its invitation even after Brand faced rape and sexual assault charges. His conviction raises questions.

2:14pm By Isaac Eger

Sponsored Content

Made for Tourists or Locals? Sarasota’s Newest Coastal Clothing Line Doesn’t Play Favorites

Inspired by three generations of Sarasota living, SRQutie is bringing a fresh, family-focused perspective to coastal apparel.

11/12/2026

Green With Envy

Ahead of Its Time, This $9 Million Lido Key Home Is Looking for Its Next Chapter

Built for family, designed with the environment in mind and equipped with luxuries that remain fashionable today, this waterfront Lido Key home is for sale after nearly two decades.

11/12/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

From jazz and art festivals to dueling pianos, medieval merriment, over-the-top sand castles and ponies (with Pilates!), there's no shortage of ways to fill your calendar this week.

11/12/2026 By Kim Doleatto

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