Best of Sarasota
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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

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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.
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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.
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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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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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Eat & Drink

Raw Ambition

Kurō Sushi Will Open on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street on Saturday, Nov. 1

The new restaurant will be the fourth in owner Daniel Dokko’s portfolio.

10/03/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Hot Sips

Sarasota's Best Coffee Shops

Get your caffeine fix at one of these top spots.

09/29/2025 By Staff

Island Time

Updated: Tommy Bahama Is Officially Open

The upscale chain closed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. It reopens today in the former Shore location on St. Armands Circle, with a retail store downstairs—just like the old days.

09/24/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Farmers Market Madness

Palmetto's New North River Community Market Features More Than 70 Vendors

The new monthly market is hosted monthly at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa

09/19/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Fresh!

Your Guide to Every Single Local Farmers Market

Whatever you’re hungry for, you’ll find it at a local market.

09/19/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Sprout And About

Sprouts Farmers Market Is Opening its Newest Store in Venice

The grocery store will open on Friday, Nov. 14 on Jacaranda Boulevard.

09/18/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Seeding Knowledge

Sarasota County Schools Has Launched Its Newest Education Initiative: a Working Farm

The $8 million agricultural complex sits on 39.1 acres next to McIntosh Middle School, where county students can get down and dirty while learning about agriculture.

09/18/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Counter Culture

Grab a Chair at These Four Chef’s Counters

Those who dine unfettered by dietary restrictions and driven by curiosity will relish the chef’s counter adventure.

09/15/2025 By Karen Hughes Irvine

Hops and Dreams

Grab a Beer or Two at These Area Oktoberfests

Willkommen October with lagers and ales.

09/10/2025 By Lauren Jackson

The After After Party

The Best Late Night Restaurants in Sarasota

Night owls, take note.

09/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Whisker Wonderland

At Katy’s Cat Café, Adoptable Cats and Kittens Are the Stars

At Katy’s, one side of the space is a beverage and ice cream outlet, where you can view, but not physically hang out with the cats. A separate entrance takes you into the “cat lounge,” where you can cuddle adoptable cats and kittens lazing about.

09/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Food For Thought

The Southern Smoke Foundation Has Launched a Mental Health Pilot Program for Florida's Hospitality Workers

The program launched in Florida earlier this month after success in 12 other states.

08/28/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Talkin' Tequila

What's It Like to Go to a Tequila Tasting?

We did the hard investigative work and found out. Plus: tips for choosing a great tequila and other upcoming drink pairing events.

08/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Heating Up

Now in Its Fifth Year, Bahi Hut’s Tiki Fever Is Bigger Than Ever

Not even last year's storm season could dampen Bahi Hut's Tiki Fever festival. It returns Nov. 6-8, 2025.

08/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

We'll Miss You

Adeline, One of Sarasota's Best Restaurants, Is Closing in Early October

Owner Edward Zaki will open a New American-style concept in the space, while chef Drew Adams will move on to a new culinary project.

08/19/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Cheers!

Sarasota's Best Bars

Whether you’re looking for a toes-in-the-sand tiki hut, a secretive speakeasy or a big boisterous beer garden, Sarasota has the bar for you.

08/18/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker, Lauren Jackson, and Kim Doleatto

Well Done!

Allswell, a New Gastropub, Has Opened at Waterside Place

It's run by Darren Shore and Tory Delaney, who also own Malt House, which has two locations in NYC.

07/31/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Wine Time

Reminder: Forks & Corks Tickets Go on Sale Tomorrow

Last year's Grand Tasting sold out in two minutes, so mark your calendars.

07/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

A Passage to India

Tikka Indian Cuisine Has Opened a Second Location on Fruitville Road

For the last several years, the restaurant has held the No. 2 spot in Yelp’s list of Florida’s highest-rated restaurants.

07/18/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Whisker Network

It's Raining Cats and Dogs in the Rosemary District

Katy's Cat Café and Dog Bar Sarasota are here to bring you some furry, four-legged joy.

07/16/2025 By Lauren Jackson

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