Eat & Drink

It's Baaaaaack!

Savor Sarasota Returns on June 1

This year marks Savor Sarasota's 21st anniversary, and 55 local restaurants have already signed up to participate, with more to come.

05/15/2026 By Megan McDonald

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

From beach rugby and soccer to show jumping and climate shorts, bilingual theater, reptile encounters, vinyl nostalgia and fishing tournaments, here's a grand prix of distractions that'll ruin your plans to stay home.

05/14/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Eat More Plants

A Sarasota Influencer Just Won a Huge Vegan Media Award

Kreg Sterns runs Big Box Vegan, where he posts daily updates on vegan snacks from big box retailers across the country.

05/13/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Let's Roll

At Gulf Gate Sushi Spot SuShark, an Eclectic Mix of Flavors Comes Together in Delicious Harmony

There's an extensive menu with offerings like poke bowls, sushi rolls, sashimi and hibachi-style entrées.

05/05/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Go Global

Ditch Your Daily Grocery Store and Swap It for a Pass Through a Global Market

You'll be glad you did.

05/05/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Sarasota Confidential

The Locals' Guide to Sarasota

Whether you’re visiting, new to town or just need a refresher on the joys of living here, explore our only-the-locals-know guide to our region.

05/04/2026 By The Editors

Big Dip

Saucy! By KFC Is Bringing Its Sauce-Obsessed Chicken Concept to Lakewood Ranch

The new Manatee County restaurant opens today, Monday, May 4, in a former PDQ space on Lena Road.

05/04/2026 By Kim Doleatto

The Mother Lode

Where to Take Mom to Eat on Mother's Day

Treat your mother—or the mother figure in your life—to a delicious meal to show her how much she means to you.

04/29/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Hooray!

The Ritz Carlton's Lido Key Tiki Bar Has Reopened

The beachfront bar closed due to the 2024 storm season. It's back in business and open to the public.

04/13/2026 By Lauren Jackson

In Memoriam

Remembering Chef Judi Gallagher

Our longtime food editor Judi Gallagher died last week. Sarasota Magazine’s editors, writers and publisher sent in their memories. We will miss her.

04/13/2026

Let's Sushi

Hanami Sushi Is Open in the Rosemary District

The restaurant, from the owners of Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi, will serve sushi and hibachi, as well as other Japanese favorites and craft cocktails.

04/10/2026 By Staff

Bigger Splash

1000 North Sarasota, the Michael Jordan-Backed Private Club, Plans to Get Bigger Before It Even Opens

The members-only club is under contract to buy an adjacent downtown property, adding another layer to a project built on exclusivity and bespoke experiences.

04/07/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Past Perfect

For Dimitri Syros, Helping Reopen Two Beloved Local Restaurants Is About More Than a Bottom Line

Syros’ family owned the original El Greco on Main Street in downtown Sarasota for almost 20 years. Now he and his family are bringing it back—along with the much-missed Hob Nob.

04/07/2026 By Megan McDonald

Swift Sips

Swift Lounge Opened Last Weekend

Just six weeks after opening Masō, co-owner Broc Smith has opened its sister concept right next door.

04/03/2026 By Lauren Jackson

April Fools' Day

A New Restaurant Serving Up Florida's Protected Species Is Coming to Manatee County

Welcome to Extinctiōn, a meal you'll never forget.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Sushi Empire

Kurō Sushi Is the Latest Addition to Lakewood Ranch’s Bustling Main Street

You'll find small plates, grilled skewers, sushi and even a multi-course omakase experience.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Restaurant Review

Ganges Restaurant & Bar Elevates the Flavors of India

The restaurant combines genius flavor combinations with beautiful plating.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Tea-Riffic

Tuck Into the Perfect Cup of Tea From the Rosemary District’s TeBella Tea Company

TeBella, which opened in 2010 in Tampa’s Davis Islands neighborhood, has grown to four stores, and the company services more than 140 cafés, restaurants and hotels throughout the country.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson