Best of Sarasota
Meet the Winners of the Best of Sarasota 2026
We tallied more than 700,000 votes in 264 categories, the most ever since our contest began in 1991.
We always want to know what our readers love about Sarasota—and this year, you told us in record numbers. We tallied more than 700,000 votes in 264 categories, the most ever since our contest began in 1991. What did you tell us? That you’re passionate about—you might even say obsessed with—Sarasota, and the restaurants, bars, businesses, shops and experiences that make our city so special. Read on for this year’s winners.
