February 2018
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25 Great Outdoor Dining Spots
Sidewalk dining, beer gardens, cool patios, waterfront decks, kid-friendly spaces. Our 25 favorite places for outdoor dining. Plus: meet the winners of our 2018 Unity Awards; gunfighter Greg Steube stands his ground; a peek at Bello Nock's East Sarasota "funny farm"; gorgeous outdoor kitchens—and more.
In this issue:
Arts & Entertainment
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Only in Sarasota
Only in Sarasota: Lido Dorset, Lido Beach
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That Manilow Magic
Barry Manilow Comes to the Van Wezel
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The Funny Farm
Inside Daredevil Bello Nock's Sarasota Retreat
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Strictly von Schmidt
Remembering Longtime Sarasotan Eric von Schmidt
Best of Sarasota
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Al Fresco Favorites
The Best Outdoor Dining in Sarasota-Manatee
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Unity Awards 2018
Meet the Winners of Our 2018 Unity Awards
Eat & Drink
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Roadside Attractions
Watch the World Stroll by at These Sidewalk Dining Destinations
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Plein Air Plenty
The Best Farmers Market Eats
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Where the Wild Things Are
These Outdoor Spaces Welcome Kids
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A Campfire Tale
"My Most Memorable Outdoor Meal"
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On the Waterfront
Water Views are The Reason We're Here
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Made in the Shade
Six Patios We Love
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Made in SRQ
Made in SRQ: Lickity Splits Ice Cream
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Restaurant Review
Restaurant Review: Napulé Ristorante Italiano
Fashion & Shopping
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Red Brigade
Trend Report: Red
Health & Fitness
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Unity Awards 2018
These Three Doctors Want to Make Healthcare Accessible to All
Home & Real Estate
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Take It Outside
Three Gorgeous Outdoor Kitchens
News & City Life
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Don't Tread on Me
Greg Steube Fights for Guns and Individual Rights
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What I've Learned
Former Wyeth CEO Robert Essner Shares the Secrets to His Long Career
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Mr. Chatterbox
Mr. Chatterbox: Farewell to Our Fearless Leader
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From the Editor
From the Editor: A Farewell to Sarasota Magazine
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Unity Awards 2018
Vickie Oldham Wants to Preserve the History of Newtown
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Unity Awards 2018
Easter Seals CEO Tom Waters Follows His Passion for Philanthropy
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Unity Awards 2018