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Ringling Renaissance

The Historic Charles Ringling Building Has Transformed Into Venue 1927

Led by restaurateur Rafael Arguelles, the 1926 Charles Ringling Building will reopen in December as an event space.

10/21/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Can't Beat The View

The Best Waterfront Restaurants in Sarasota-Manatee

Where to get a great meal on the water.

10/21/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Arrivederci!

Caragiulos Is Closing on Oct. 26 and Will Reopen on Ringling Boulevard in January

The 36-year-old pizza and pasta joint will reopen in a new location on Ringling Boulevard in January 2026.

10/08/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Eat Your Veggies

The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch Was Just Recognized as the Best Farmers Market in the U.S.

American Farmland Trust's annual Farmers Market Celebration honors markets across the country. This year, Lakewood Ranch took the top spot.

10/03/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Raw Ambition

Kurō Sushi Will Open on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street on Saturday, Nov. 1

The new restaurant will be the fourth in owner Daniel Dokko’s portfolio.

10/03/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Hot, Hot, Hot

Updated: Sarasota's Best New Restaurants

An update of the new restaurants that stand out from the crowd.

10/01/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Hot Sips

Sarasota's Best Coffee Shops

Get your caffeine fix at one of these top spots.

09/29/2025 By Staff

Island Time

Updated: Tommy Bahama Is Officially Open

The upscale chain closed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. It reopens today in the former Shore location on St. Armands Circle, with a retail store downstairs—just like the old days.

09/24/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Farmers Market Madness

Palmetto's New North River Community Market Features More Than 70 Vendors

The new monthly market is hosted monthly at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa

09/19/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Fresh!

Your Guide to Every Single Local Farmers Market

Whatever you’re hungry for, you’ll find it at a local market.

09/19/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Sprout And About

Sprouts Farmers Market Is Opening its Newest Store in Venice

The grocery store will open on Friday, Nov. 14 on Jacaranda Boulevard.

09/18/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Seeding Knowledge

Sarasota County Schools Has Launched Its Newest Education Initiative: a Working Farm

The $8 million agricultural complex sits on 39.1 acres next to McIntosh Middle School, where county students can get down and dirty while learning about agriculture.

09/18/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Counter Culture

Grab a Chair at These Four Chef’s Counters

Those who dine unfettered by dietary restrictions and driven by curiosity will relish the chef’s counter adventure.

09/15/2025 By Karen Hughes Irvine

Food For Thought

The Southern Smoke Foundation Has Launched a Mental Health Pilot Program for Florida's Hospitality Workers

The program launched in Florida earlier this month after success in 12 other states.

08/28/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Heating Up

Now in Its Fifth Year, Bahi Hut’s Tiki Fever Is Bigger Than Ever

Not even last year's storm season could dampen Bahi Hut's Tiki Fever festival. It returns Nov. 6-8, 2025.

08/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

We'll Miss You

Adeline, One of Sarasota's Best Restaurants, Is Closing in Early October

Owner Edward Zaki will open a New American-style concept in the space, while chef Drew Adams will move on to a new culinary project.

08/19/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Well Done!

Allswell, a New Gastropub, Has Opened at Waterside Place

It's run by Darren Shore and Tory Delaney, who also own Malt House, which has two locations in NYC.

07/31/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Wine Time

Reminder: Forks & Corks Tickets Go on Sale Tomorrow

Last year's Grand Tasting sold out in two minutes, so mark your calendars.

07/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

A Passage to India

Tikka Indian Cuisine Has Opened a Second Location on Fruitville Road

For the last several years, the restaurant has held the No. 2 spot in Yelp’s list of Florida’s highest-rated restaurants.

07/18/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Whisker Network

It's Raining Cats and Dogs in the Rosemary District

Katy's Cat Café and Dog Bar Sarasota are here to bring you some furry, four-legged joy.

07/16/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Sarasota Magazine

Food News

The Historic Charles Ringling Building Has Transformed Into Venue 1927

The Best Waterfront Restaurants in Sarasota-Manatee

Caragiulos Is Closing on Oct. 26 and Will Reopen on Ringling Boulevard in January

The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch Was Just Recognized as the Best Farmers Market in the U.S.

Kurō Sushi Will Open on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street on Saturday, Nov. 1

Updated: Sarasota's Best New Restaurants

Sarasota's Best Coffee Shops

Updated: Tommy Bahama Is Officially Open

Palmetto's New North River Community Market Features More Than 70 Vendors

Your Guide to Every Single Local Farmers Market

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Updated: Sarasota's Best New Restaurants

Stone Crab Season Is Here

The Best Waterfront Restaurants in Sarasota-Manatee

The Historic Charles Ringling Building Has Transformed Into Venue 1927

The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch Was Just Recognized as the Best Farmers Market in the U.S.

Caragiulos Is Closing on Oct. 26 and Will Reopen on Ringling Boulevard in January

Sprouts Farmers Market Is Opening its Newest Store in Venice

Sarasota County Schools Has Launched Its Newest Education Initiative: a Working Farm

Grab a Chair at These Four Chef’s Counters

The Southern Smoke Foundation Has Launched a Mental Health Pilot Program for Florida's Hospitality Workers

Now in Its Fifth Year, Bahi Hut’s Tiki Fever Is Bigger Than Ever

Adeline, One of Sarasota's Best Restaurants, Is Closing in Early October

Allswell, a New Gastropub, Has Opened at Waterside Place

Reminder: Forks & Corks Tickets Go on Sale Tomorrow

Tikka Indian Cuisine Has Opened a Second Location on Fruitville Road

It's Raining Cats and Dogs in the Rosemary District

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