Dining Out

A Lot of New Restaurants Are Opening Up in the Rosemary District

A seafood joint takes over Mandeville Beer Garden, a new Origin Pizza in Parkside and more—here's what's already arrived and what's coming soon.

01/27/2025 By Lauren Jackson

New Changes

Aldi Is Opening in Sarasota Later This Year

The new Aldi grocery store will replace Winn-Dixie on Bee Ridge Road and McIntosh Road.

01/24/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Still Got It

Despite Last Fall's Storms, Longboat Key’s Maison Blanche Remains One of the Area’s Top Restaurants

Chef José Martinez showcases French fine-dining techniques you would expect to find in a much larger city—we’re lucky to have his skill here at home.

01/24/2025 By Lauren Jackson

🧧 Happy New Year! 🧧

Celebrate the Lunar New Year With a Festival at Waterside Place

Korê's owner Daniel Dokko is spearheading the celebration, which will include a lion dance, tents showcasing Wagyu beef from Japan, and Dokko's version of "Squid Games."

01/15/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Love Where You Live!

11 Local Neighborhoods Where Everything Is Changing

Our region has grown like crazy in recent years, but growth can look very different depending on your neighborhood.

01/13/2025 By Kim Doleatto, Lauren Jackson, Megan McDonald, and Cooper Levey-Baker

Hole-y Moly!

Duck Donuts Is Open at Waterside Place

With more than 100 stores throughout the country, Duck Donuts has finally arrived in Lakewood Ranch.

01/10/2025 By Lauren Jackson

The Secrets of Longevity

Thanks to Good Genes, a Positive Attitude and Plenty of Socializing, Carol Hochberg Is Thriving at 91

“My mindset is that you have to make the choice to not be a basket case when bad things happen. When we are faced with tragedy, we have to not dwell, because life goes on."

01/10/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Let's Taco 'Bout It

Casa Masa's Second Location Officially Opens This Weekend in The Landings

Chef Rob DiSilvio's new location has been in soft-open mode this week, ahead of the opening. The new restaurant features an expanded menu and a full bar, with a raft of creative cocktails designed by former Pangea owner Brad Coburn.

01/08/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Community Partnership

Our Big List of Upcoming New Year's Events

Here's what's happening in Sarasota this season.

12/30/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Elvis Has Left the Building

The Waffle Stop Is Closing, But You've Still Got Time for One Last Meal

The restaurant will close after 74 years in business next week.

12/24/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Year in Review

Our Top Food Stories of 2024

From the closings of the beloved Hob Nob and South Trail Outback to Michelin-starred restaurants and exciting new Asian offerings, there was always something happening in the food scene this year.

12/20/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Wahoo!!!

HL Asian Market on South Tamiami Trail Is Officially Open, and It's Awesome

The huge grocery store features 23 aisles of Asian groceries, cookware and ceramics, as well as an enormous meat and seafood department.

12/16/2024 By Lauren Jackson

It's Lit

Selby Gardens' Lights in Bloom Is Back

The downtown botanical garden's holiday celebration has entered its 21st year. It runs through Wednesday, Jan. 1.

12/13/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Wiener Worthy

We Got to Hang Out on the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and It Was Epic

You can catch the wienermobile—and grab a wiener whistle—on Dec. 13 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

12/12/2024 By Lunchmeat Lauren Jackson

Talk to Us

The Ultimate Generation Alpha Glossary

How to be GOATed when it comes to communicating with your kid.

12/02/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Sick Ripper

Hotshot Teen Skater Shiloh Catori Credits Growing Up in Sarasota’s Skate Scene for Much of Her Success

Catori was inspired to pick up a board by watching her older brother, who liked to compete for fun around Sarasota.

12/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Top Chef

Alex Thompson Proves That Kids Can Be Every Bit as Obsessed With Food as Adults

Thompson credits her interest in food to her mother’s boundless kitchen creativity, alongside a love of Food Network’s cooking competition shows.

12/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Put a Smile on Their Face

Where to Take Your Kids to Eat in Sarasota

Twelve local restaurants that the whole family can enjoy.

12/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Pie Day!

Celebrity Chef Marvin Woods Helps Local Students Make Thanksgiving Pie—With an Educational Twist

Woods, the first chef to launch former First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" cooking series, taught students at Visible Men Academy how to make a delicious apple pie from scratch.

11/26/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Caviar Wishes, Caviar Dreams

After a Tumultuous Year, a Fancy Buffet Is Exactly What We All Need

The Ritz-Carlton's annual holiday buffet is a relaxing afternoon of food, fun and friends.

11/25/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Sarasota Magazine

Lauren Jackson

A Lot of New Restaurants Are Opening Up in the Rosemary District

Aldi Is Opening in Sarasota Later This Year

Despite Last Fall's Storms, Longboat Key’s Maison Blanche Remains One of the Area’s Top Restaurants

Celebrate the Lunar New Year With a Festival at Waterside Place

11 Local Neighborhoods Where Everything Is Changing

Duck Donuts Is Open at Waterside Place

Thanks to Good Genes, a Positive Attitude and Plenty of Socializing, Carol Hochberg Is Thriving at 91

Casa Masa's Second Location Officially Opens This Weekend in The Landings

Our Big List of Upcoming New Year's Events

The Waffle Stop Is Closing, But You've Still Got Time for One Last Meal

Our Top Food Stories of 2024

HL Asian Market on South Tamiami Trail Is Officially Open, and It's Awesome

Selby Gardens' Lights in Bloom Is Back

We Got to Hang Out on the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and It Was Epic

The Ultimate Generation Alpha Glossary

Hotshot Teen Skater Shiloh Catori Credits Growing Up in Sarasota’s Skate Scene for Much of Her Success

Alex Thompson Proves That Kids Can Be Every Bit as Obsessed With Food as Adults

Where to Take Your Kids to Eat in Sarasota

Celebrity Chef Marvin Woods Helps Local Students Make Thanksgiving Pie—With an Educational Twist

After a Tumultuous Year, a Fancy Buffet Is Exactly What We All Need

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