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🎶 There Goes My Hero 🎶

Faicco's, a 120-Year-Old New York Sandwich Shop, Opens in Sarasota

Make a meal—or two—out of these huge Italian heroes, and thank us later.

11/02/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Your Health Questions Answered

How Can You Make Sure You've Got Real Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Not the Fake Stuff?

We enlisted the help of an olive oil expert to sort the good from the bad.

11/02/2022 By Isaac Eger

Feast Mode

These Restaurants Are Serving Up Thanksgiving Dinner So You Don't Have To

Leave the dishes for the amateurs and head out to one of Sarasota's favorite spots to enjoy your Turkey Day. Don't hesitate to make reservations because these spots will fill up fast.

11/01/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Sick or Treat

The Best Halloween Candy: The Good, the Bad and the Yucky

Sarasota Magazine’s definitive Halloween candy rankings.

10/27/2022 By Isaac Eger

Mochi Love

Find Mochi Doughnuts, Corn Dogs and Boba Tea at a New Shop on University Parkway

Stop by Mochinut and RoyalTea for a feast for the eyes and the belly.

10/25/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Earthly Delights

There's a New Ethiopian Pop-Up at Pastry Art Café

Adey excites the palate with complex flavors that still feel familiar.

10/20/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Some Like It Hot

Nashville-Style Hot Chicken Has Arrived In Sarasota

Hot Chikn Kitchn serves up excellent chicken with an emphasis on superior service.

10/19/2022 By Lauren Jackson

🦀🦀🦀

Stone Crab Season Is Here

Miles Lewis has been crabbing for more than 60 years and monitors roughly 5,000 traps spanning Anna Maria Island to Casey Key during season, which runs through May 2.

10/14/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Hurricane Ian

Uncle Phil's Organic Popcorn Trailer Was Damaged In Hurricane Ian

The popcorn trailer, called the "Popcorn Barn," is a staple at many Sarasota events.

10/13/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Must Try

Sage Restaurant and Bijou Garden Café Have Reopened

The sister restaurants each showed off new seasonal menus with influences from around the world.

10/05/2022 By Lauren Jackson

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Hurricane Ian

After Suffering Major Losses From Hurricane Ian, Dakin Dairy Faces an Uncertain Future

"I got major problems," says Jerry Dakin. "But, you know, if you put yourself around great people, great things happen.”

10/05/2022 By Bethany Ritz

The storm

Battered by Hurricane Ian, Worden Farm Will Return to the Sarasota Farmers Market Next Week

"When you have these big events, like Covid and hurricanes, it keeps you grounded to the land and to each other and that's why this is our life's work," says Eva Worden.

10/01/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Sea-cret Recipe

Make It at Home: Walt's Famous Smoked Fish Spread

Here's how to prepare this iconic Sarasota dish in your home kitchen—whether or not you have a smoker.

09/22/2022 By Larry Hoffman

Restaurant Review

The New Korê Steakhouse Puts Diners in the Hot Seat

The restaurant, which opened in Waterside Place earlier this year, is one of Sarasota’s best.

09/16/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Shopping list

How to Find What's in Season in Florida

Florida has a unique growing season. Here's a month-by-month guide to what the state's farms are typically producing.

09/14/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Bowled Over

Pacific Counter Is Coming to The Landings

The fast-casual St. Petersburg restaurant chain offers healthy, fresh and, most importantly, delicious food.

09/09/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Fresh Look

At Almazónica Cervecería, Darwin Santa Maria Brings Together Peruvian Cuisine and Craft Beer

The restaurant is a rebrand of Santa Maria's Darwin Evolutionary Cuisine.

09/07/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Round of A-Paws

Celebrate National Guide Dog Month at the Daiquiri Deck

Drink a Deck Diesel and support Southeastern Guide Dogs.

08/30/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Pumpkin Mindset

Pumpkin Spice Season Is Back, Baby

It's starting to feel like fall, maybe?

08/30/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

See Ya Later, Alligator

Weird, Wonderful Linger Lodge Has Reopened

The Manatee County icon—once named one of the top five weirdest restaurants in America by Al Roker—is back, serving up Southern delicacies in a memorable environment.

08/23/2022 By Lauren Jackson

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