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Lauren Jackson

Peace River Rush

An Airboat Ride on the Peace River Offers a Front-Row Seat to Gators, Birds and Wild Florida

While airboat tours are famous in the Everglades, you can experience them closer to home in Arcadia, located in neighboring DeSoto County

05/05/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Let's Roll

At Gulf Gate Sushi Spot SuShark, an Eclectic Mix of Flavors Comes Together in Delicious Harmony

There's an extensive menu with offerings like poke bowls, sushi rolls, sashimi and hibachi-style entrées.

05/05/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Go Global

Ditch Your Daily Grocery Store and Swap It for a Pass Through a Global Market

You'll be glad you did.

05/05/2026 By Lauren Jackson

The Marvelous Mrs. Palmer

Locals Know Bertha Palmer for Her Modest Sarasota Ranch Life, but in Chicago She Defined Gilded Age Luxury

While she helped legitimize Sarasota as a destination for America’s elite, her own elite life was in Chicago, where she was known for her extravagant tastes and influence.

05/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

The Mother Lode

Where to Take Mom to Eat on Mother's Day

Treat your mother—or the mother figure in your life—to a delicious meal to show her how much she means to you.

04/29/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Green Scene

A New Mural at Pine View School Honors Florida's Native Plants and Animals

Plus, a few fun ways to celebrate Earth Day today.

04/22/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Hooray!

The Ritz Carlton's Lido Key Tiki Bar Has Reopened

The beachfront bar closed due to the 2024 storm season. It's back in business and open to the public.

04/13/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Lost Shaker of Salt

Norbert Putnam Produced Six Jimmy Buffett Albums. Catch Him in a Sarasota Film Festival Documentary Next Week.

"We’d get a six pack of beer, crank the diesel, pull her out and get her into the wind, tie her off and crank the stereo."

04/09/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Swift Sips

Swift Lounge Opened Last Weekend

Just six weeks after opening Masō, co-owner Broc Smith has opened its sister concept right next door.

04/03/2026 By Lauren Jackson

April Fools' Day

A New Restaurant Serving Up Florida's Protected Species Is Coming to Manatee County

Welcome to Extinctiōn, a meal you'll never forget.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Sushi Empire

Kurō Sushi Is the Latest Addition to Lakewood Ranch’s Bustling Main Street

You'll find small plates, grilled skewers, sushi and even a multi-course omakase experience.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Restaurant Review

Ganges Restaurant & Bar Elevates the Flavors of India

The restaurant combines genius flavor combinations with beautiful plating.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

The Rundown

Venice Is the Shark Tooth Capital of the World

Head to the annual Sharks Tooth Festival on April 11-12, which includes family-friendly activities like food trucks, live music, fossil specimens for purchase and hands-on fossil digs for the kids.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Tea-Riffic

Tuck Into the Perfect Cup of Tea From the Rosemary District’s TeBella Tea Company

TeBella, which opened in 2010 in Tampa’s Davis Islands neighborhood, has grown to four stores, and the company services more than 140 cafés, restaurants and hotels throughout the country.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Get Crackin'

The Makings of a Florida Cracker Cabin

The 18th- and early 19th-century architecture reflects the importance of ventilation and shade, with high ceilings, large window and a signature wraparound porch.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Cow Town

Who Were the Florida Cracker Ranchers?

Throughout the 1800s, Cracker cattle roamed freely across Florida’s terrain, grazing on native scrub grasses.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Spend a Night in Florida History

Triangle Ranch Preserves Florida Cracker History

Triangle Ranch is a 1,200-acre working ranch abutting the Myakka River, with cattle and pastures dotting the property between patches of Florida forest thick with palmettos, cabbage palms, pine trees and oaks overflowing with Spanish moss.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Ice, Ice Baby

Where to Get a Great Mocktail in Sarasota

Zero-proof is here to stay, so meet for mocktails at these great restaurants.

03/18/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Cheers!

The Sarasota Wine Festival Returns This Weekend

In addition to wine tastings, expect craft cocktails, food trucks, live music and more.

03/17/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Step By Step

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Has a New Burger Spot

Wahlburgers specializes in burgers, sides and shakes, along with a full bar at SRQ.

03/11/2026 By Lauren Jackson

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