The Secret Life of Pie

What It's Really Like to Make Pies with the Yoder's Bakers

Sarasota Magazine managing editor Megan McDonald tests her baking skills in the Yoder’s kitchen.

11/20/2023 By Megan McDonald

You're Invited

DutchCrafters Has a New Sarasota Showroom

"You can certainly find what you found at your grandma's house, but it's not what most people buy here."

05/24/2022 By Kim Doleatto

History Lesson—Part I

Der Dutchman Celebrates 50 Years of History This Saturday

The first Der Dutchman opened in Walnut Creek, Ohio, on May 1, 1969, with seating for 75 and 15-20 employees.

04/24/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Retail

Online Amish Furniture Retailer Named Florida Company to Watch

Sarasota's JMX Brands was recently selected from more than 500 nominees for Florida Companies to Watch.

08/16/2016 Research by staff

Handcrafted Success

JMX Brands CEO Jim Miller Shares His Strategy for Success

Jim Miller's fast-growing JMX Brands uses technology to sell Amish furniture.

04/22/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker Photography by Evan Sigmund

D'ough!

10 Bucks Or Less: Village Pizzas By Emma

Amish pizza, anyone?

03/16/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Article

Neighborhood Close-Up: Plain and Simple Pinecraft

Real Estate Junkie Bob Plunket looks at a quaint little sliver Sarasota real estate: Pinecraft.

01/01/2016 By Robert Plunket

Article

Local Amish Author Sherry Gore Publishes New Book

Gore's new book is titled "The Plain Choice: A True Story of Choosing to Live an Amish Life."

09/02/2015 By Ilene Denton

Article

Christmas in Pinecraft, Sarasota's Amish Village

In Sarasota’s quaint Amish village, the holiday season has a flavor and magic all its own.

12/30/2014 By Sherry Gore

Article

For Sale: Bungalow in Pinecraft, Sarasota's Amish Community

Every wondered what it's like to live in Sarasota's Amish community? Bob Plunket takes us inside a tiny Pinecraft bungalow.

12/05/2014 By Bob Plunket

Article

Christmas in Pinecraft, Sarasota's Amish Village

In Sarasota’s quaint Amish village, the holiday season has a flavor and magic all its own.

12/01/2014 By Sherry Gore

Article

The History of Sarasota's Amish and Mennonite Communities

In this Vintage Sarasota post, we explore the history of the Amish and Mennonite communities in Sarasota.

09/19/2014 By Larry Kelleher

Article

Pinecraft's Sherry Gore Gains National Attention for Her Amish Cookbook Series

Pinecraft’s Sherry Gore is gaining national attention for a new cookbook series featuring comforting Amish favorites.

12/02/2013 By Ilene Denton

Article

Thanks to Today Show Segment, Pinecraft Takes National Stage

Cookbook author Sherry Gore and the Pinecraft Amish-Mennonite community will be in the national spotlight thanks to an upcoming Today show segment.

04/16/2013 By Ilene Denton