When Watershed Hospitality Concepts announced it was bringing Lefty’s Oyster & Seafood Bar to the old Mandeville Beer Garden location in the Rosemary District, everyone prayed it would capitalize on the building’s existing indoor-outdoor flow. Those prayers have been answered. In fact, the space is better than ever, with upgrades like extra outdoor shading and a boatload of seafaring decor. As its name indicates, Lefty’s specializes in fresh seafood ranging from succulent raw oysters to lobster rolls, conch fritters, grouper bites and pretty much anything else that swims. Pair your meal with Lefty’s “Watershed Oyster Shooter,” made with chile-infused Tito’s vodka, and soak up the summer.

LEFTY’S OYSTER & SEAFOOD BAR | 428 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota, (941) 954-8688, leftysoysterseafood.com