Strip Mall Superstars

Sarasota's Best Under-the-Radar Restaurants

Our guide to out-of-the-way, hiding-in-plain-sight, if-you-know-you-know restaurants that will knock your socks off.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Corner Shops

The Best Strip Mall Food Stores in Sarasota

Eight strip mall suppliers with terrific take-home goods.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Origin Stories

Four Sarasota Chefs Share the Stories of Their Restaurants

Here's why they love doing business in Sarasota.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Home Is Where The Art Is

At the Hermitage Artist Retreat, Chef Jordan Moore's Food Is Another Form of Art

Moore creates memorable meals alongside other creatives.

08/28/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Every Day I'm Brusselin'

The Downtown Sarasota Sprouts Will Open Sept. 6

The store will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:45 a.m. with other activities throughout the day.

08/22/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Toy Story

Sarasota Has a New Toy Museum, and It Is Awesome

The museum boasts a huge collection of vintage toys and collectibles, and is also home to a retail toy and comic book shop.

08/14/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Good Pourspectives

Tap & Toast Mobile Bar Brings Craft Cocktails Right to You

Owner Jessica Dell'Amico uses her longtime restaurant industry experience to curate perfect pours—from craft cocktails to mocktails.

08/08/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Salud!

A Local Restaurant Group Is Organizing a Pair of Upcoming Progressive Dinners. Here Are the Details.

Guests will be transported by trolley to several Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurants for a unique experience.

08/07/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Stay Put

UPDATED: These Roads are Closed in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

A flooded road is a closed road, so shelter in place whenever possible until things are back up and running as usual.

08/07/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Light Up Your Life

What It's Like to Make Your Own Scented Candle at West Clay Company

In addition to candle-making class, owners Suzy Allen and Mo Hashem sell candles, fragrances and lifestyle goods made from "clean" ingredients.

08/02/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Making the World a Batter Place

Eat These Colorful French Cookies as an Ode to the Paris Olympics

At Le Macaron's massive Sarasota production facility, which churns out 30,000 cookies every day, each macaron is scratch-made from beginning to end.

07/26/2024 By Lauren Jackson

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Grateful Tonic, a New Wellness Center, Opened in Downtown Sarasota This Week

Owner Jill Fieldman is excited to share her expertise.

07/25/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Gone But Not Forgotten

Screaming Goat Taqueria Has Closed

Taco 'bout a bummer: the Gulf Gate restaurant had amassed a loyal following thanks to its creative flavor combinations and vegan-friendly options.

07/23/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Welcome to Paradise

The St. Regis Longboat Key Has Announced Its Culinary Leadership

The property will be home to seven—yes, seven!—food and beverage outlets.

07/12/2024 By Lauren Jackson

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Sarasota Hooters Employee Sarah Magda Will Compete in the Hooters International Pageant

Magda will face off against 29 other contestants for the chance to win bragging rights and some major prize money.

07/10/2024 By Lauren Jackson

No Limits

At Buffet City, Food Is Fun Again

A pan-Asian buffet restaurant with a build-your-own hibachi station, a sushi bar and Chinese food, where you can eat as much as you want for just $18.99? We had to check this place out.

06/26/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Reptile Rock Star

Katie Scaramozzino Shares Her Love of Reptiles Through Critter Club

Scarazmozzino says that her tortoises Radish and Sprout earn some of the most positive responses at events. But Spaghetti, her 5-foot-long boa constrictor, is the star of the show.

06/25/2024 By Lauren Jackson