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Meet the Winners of the Best of Sarasota 2026

We tallied more than 700,000 votes in 264 categories, the most ever since our contest began in 1991.

We always want to know what our readers love about Sarasota—and this year, you told us in record numbers. We tallied more than 700,000 votes in 264 categories, the most ever since our contest began in 1991. What did you tell us? That you’re passionate about—you might even say obsessed with—Sarasota, and the restaurants, bars, businesses, shops and experiences that make our city so special. Read on for this year’s winners.

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Announcing the Best of Sarasota 2026!

We've been celebrating the best city in the world for 35 years.

10/15/2026

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Kelly from Hair Art Salon

Located in the heart of downtown, the salon channels “coastal glam meets modern luxury,” a vibe that feels right at home in Sarasota.

10:00am By Staff

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Siesta Beach

The quartz-crystal sand, turquoise water and ever-evolving cast of eclectic sights—including its groovy drum circle—make Siesta Beach both quintessentially Sarasota and a world of its own.

8:30am By Staff

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Williams Parker

8:45am By Staff

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Lexus of Sarasota

Lexus of Sarasota sells 300 cars a month during off months and up to 400 cars a month in the busy season.

8:40am By Staff

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Masō

The intimate restaurant belongs to a collection of neighboring food-and-drink concepts from co-owners Broc Smith and Jeremy Rice.

8:16am By Staff

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: John Cannon Homes

Thee company builds throughout Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties, from master-planned communities and in-town lots to barrier islands.

8:24pm By Staff

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

“Our history is deeply intertwined with the city’s own evolution,” says general manager Mark Sherwin.

8:31am By Staff

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Lexus of Sarasota

Lexus of Sarasota sells 300 cars a month during off months and up to 400 cars a month in the busy season.

8:40am By Staff

At Sarasota Magazine, we celebrate Sarasota’s vibrant culture, rich history, and bright future with award-winning, high-quality content that captures the spirit of our community.

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