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Sarasota's Best Seafood Restaurants

Our restaurant critic spotlights nine fine spots for fresh Gulf seafood.

01/31/2014 By John Bancroft

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Polo Grill Gets a Makeover

Lakewood Ranch's Polo Grill gets a facelift on both its building and its menu.

01/06/2014 By John Bancroft

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Restaurant Review: The Usual Place

Food editor John Bancroft gives us the dish on The Usual Place.

01/06/2014 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Dining Deal: S'macks Burgers and Shakes

Food critic John Bancroft finds a good deal at Sarasota's new S'macks Burgers and Shakes.

11/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Restaurant Review: The Sandbar on Anna Maria Island

Food critic John Bancroft applauds Anna Maria Island's refreshed Sandbar restaurant.

11/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Social Eatery & Bar Opens in Downtown Sarasota

Food critic John Bancroft finds First Street's new Social Eatery & Bar in downtown Sarasota an excellent addition to the local restaurant scene.

11/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Shopping: Fitness Fashion Finds

Heather Dunhill rounds up some fashionable fitness finds.

10/22/2013 By Heather Dunhill

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Craft Beer at Mr. Beery's; Plus a Good Deal at Hacienda Mexican Grill & Cantina

Food critic John Bancroft drinks craft beer at Sarasota's Mr. Beery's and finds a good deal on Mexican food at Hacienda Mexican Grill & Cantina.

10/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spener

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Restaurant Review: P.F. Chang's

P.F. Chang's delivers.

10/01/2013 By John Bancroft

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A Good Deal at Le Anh's Vietnamese Restaurant

John Bancroft finds a good deal at Le Anh's Vietnamese Restaurant in Sarasota.

07/01/2013 By John Bancroft

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Two Perfect Vodka Cocktails for Summer

Food editor John Bancroft shares two refreshings summer cocktails.

07/01/2013 By John Bancroft

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Restaurant Review: Downtown Sarasota's Louies Modern

Food editor John Bancroft applauds downtown Sarasota's new Louies Modern.

07/01/2013 By John Bancroft

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A Good Deal at Word of Mouth Restaurant

John Bancroft finds a good deals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

06/03/2013 By John Bancroft

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Three Champagnes for Summer

John Bancroft picks his three favorite champagnes fror summer.

06/03/2013 By John Bancroft

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Food & Wine: Clasico Cafe + Bar

Plus, dining news from Chef Judi, a good deal at the Coffee Loft and summer-ready cocktail recipes.

05/01/2013 By John Bancroft

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What I'm Drinking: March 2013

This month: Pattigeorge's updated, Sarasota-style cosmo.

03/01/2013 By John Bancroft

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What I’m Drinking: Ocean Breeze

01/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Foodologist: Ionie Bergs

01/01/2013 By John Bancroft

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Good Deal: Trader Joe’s

01/01/2013 By John Bancroft

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Restaurant Review: Melange

01/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer