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Coasting

Sharp, Colorful Cuisine in a Siesta Key Shack

Buckle up—we're headed to Siesta Key to check out CeviChela.

11/09/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: O'Leary's Ultimate Planters Punch

Sometimes you just need a fruity rum drink in a plastic cup on a picnic table.

11/09/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Outstanding!

Farm-to-Table Group Visits Worden Farm

A traveling culinary experience brings together local produce and chefs in Punta Gorda.

11/08/2016 By Riley Board

Spa Life

Day Trip: A Weekend at Innisbrook Resort and Spa

Chef Judi takes a road trip to Tarpon Springs for a weekend of rest, relaxation and Greek food.

11/02/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Boca's Fine & Shandy

A fizzy refresher from downtown's new eatery.

11/02/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Weekly Planner

Wine Dinners, Skeleton Art Walks, and More Local Dining Events

Plus, tickets go on sale for this year's Forks & Corks on Nov. 7.

11/02/2016 By Lana Allen

Food Lovers' Guide

5 "Food Fighters" Who Are Making a Difference in Our Community

Christa Leonard, Ryan Boeve and Arthur Lopes, Ed Chiles, and John Matthews aim to change the way we think about food.

10/27/2016 Illustrations by Andrew Theophilopoulous By Staff

Food Lovers' Guide

Why Aren't There More Local Farmers at the Downtown Market?

The Sarasota Farmers Market has over 50 vendors; only a handful grow and sell their own food.

10/27/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Food Lovers' Guide

Why I Spent a Day Killing Chickens

Cooper Levey-Baker on owning up to what eating meat entails.

10/27/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Food Lovers' Guide

Niche Markets: Your Best Bets for Global and Local Specialties

From local beef to Middle Eastern specialties, our region's got it all.

10/27/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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Food Lovers' Guide

Stock Your Kitchen with These Locally Grown and Made Products

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10/27/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fashion I.Q.

Here's Your November Style Dispatch

This month: '80s fashion makes a comeback, the coolest wireless headphones and a signature holiday cocktail.

10/26/2016 By Heather Dunhill

First Bite

Lila, a Polished-Casual, Veggie-Forward Restaurant, Opens on Main Street

Chef Judi says the new restaurant from Pomona chef/owners Arthur Lopes and Ryan Boeve delivers.

10/26/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Eat This Now

Where and What To Eat This Week - 10/26/16

The return of Polpo Pizza Co., excellent eggs Benedict and a seriously indulgent burger--here's what our food writers ate and loved this week.

10/26/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Seafood Shack's Rum Punch

This week: a tropical standard at an iconic Cortez spot.

10/26/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Pumpkin Craving

Your Definitive Guide to Local Pumpkin Treats

From pumpkin beer and coffee to pumpkin pastries, here's a mix of both classic and innovative local pumpkin delights.

10/26/2016 By Lana Allen

Notes From the Candy Corn Test Kitchen

We Made It: Candy Corn Bacon, Candy Corn Liqueur, Candy Corn Latte

Can Halloween's most controversial candy improve the flavor of bacon, booze and coffee?

10/26/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

How Easy is That?

Talking to Celebrated Chef and Author Ina Garten

The Barefoot Contessa will be at Tampa's Straz Center next week to talk about her long career and her 10th cookbook, Cooking for Jeffrey.

10/26/2016 By Megan McDonald

Authentic Florida

It's Beautyberry Season

Beautyberries are a local Sarasota treat that make a fantastic jelly. Here's how to do it.

10/24/2016 By Robin Draper

Weekly Planner

Wine Dinners, Oktoberfest, Craft Beer Festivals and More Local Food Events

Including a "Wines of the World" wine pairing dinner at Mattison's and a special Halloween offering from Gigi's Cupcakes.

10/19/2016 By Lana Allen

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