Best beers

Celebrate Oktoberfest With These Fun Events

Oktoberfest is a German celebration filled with food, beer and good company. Here's what locals are doing to celebrate.

10/01/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Best brews

Summer Beer of the Week: Darwin Brewing Co.'s Cyan Pineapple Sour Ale

Looking for something refreshing to sip while lounging in the pool? Try this aquamarine-colored beer made with hundreds of Florida pineapples in each batch.

08/03/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Can do

How to Get Your Hands on Local Beer Despite Taproom Closures

There's no reason to subsist on substandard beer while you ride this thing out.

04/24/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Weekly planner

Ten Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Looking for ways to party like the Irish? Check out these St. Patrick's Day events happening in and around Sarasota.

03/11/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Weekly planner

A Seafood and Music Festival, a Beer and Burger Party and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a wine tasting at The Reserve and Taste of St. Armands.

01/15/2020 By Rachel Suwak

Weekly Planner

Food Truck Lobster Rolls, a Jazz Brunch and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a pint with your pup and a discussion on healthy whole foods.

12/31/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Weekly Planner

A Hello Kitty Food Truck, a Beer Festival and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: an ugly sweater bar crawl and a celebration of seafood and music.

12/11/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Sky's the limit

New Oak & Stone Restaurant Opens

When completed, the new downtown Bradenton location will offer nice views of the Manatee River.

12/02/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Weekly Planner

A Black Friday Brunch, a Brewery Craft Market and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: the always-fun downtown Sarasota Farmers Market and tasty barbecue at Calusa.

11/27/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Weekly Planner

A Taco Festival, a Friendsgiving Potluck and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: lessons on how to prepare holiday treats and a class in the subtle art of food photography.

11/20/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Weekly Planner

A Sangria Showdown and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: Oktoberfest makes its way to Venice and Pumpkin Stiltskin returns.

09/11/2019 With Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Weekly Planner

Cocktails and Video Games, a Beer Dinner and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a California wine dinner and a taco shack birthday party.

08/28/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Weekly planner

Sunset Jams, Beers From Boca Raton and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a truffle-making class and an indie flea market.

08/21/2019 By Hanna Powers

Can Do

You've Probably Heard of a Growler, But What About a Crowler?

The crowler is completely sealed, meaning it keeps your beer fresher.

08/02/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Go Fourth

Here's Everything You Can Do in Sarasota on the Fourth of July

From rooftop parties to barbecue extravaganzas, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day this year.

07/02/2019 By Giulia Heyward

Garden and Fun

New Sarasota Beer Garden Opens Today

Siegfried's Restaurant includes two separate areas: an indoor sit-down dining room and a beer garden with long picnic tables and a food trailer out back.

07/02/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Pedal Pusher

Pedal Pubs Could Be Coming to Sarasota

Brittany Orlando, owner of Sip-N-Cycle Cruises, as well as Jason and Claire Kobza of Birmingham Pedal Tours, attended a Sarasota City Commission meeting on Monday, June 17, to discuss bringing their tours to downtown Sarasota.

06/18/2019 By Giulia Heyward

Dive in

Six Fun Sarasota Dive Bars

Tired of the same ol' happy hour? These local dive bars are worth a shot.

06/18/2019 By Giulia Heyward

Holidays

Here's Where to Eat in Sarasota on Father's Day

From carnivore-friendly meals to complimentary beer, these are the best places to celebrate Dad this weekend.

06/12/2019 By Giulia Heyward

See you there

Bar Karaoke, a Wine Tasting and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

Plus: It's time to hit the books again for Bar School at The Sarasota Modern.

06/05/2019 By Giulia Heyward

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Beer News

Celebrate Oktoberfest With These Fun Events

Summer Beer of the Week: Darwin Brewing Co.'s Cyan Pineapple Sour Ale

How to Get Your Hands on Local Beer Despite Taproom Closures

Ten Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

A Seafood and Music Festival, a Beer and Burger Party and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Food Truck Lobster Rolls, a Jazz Brunch and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

A Hello Kitty Food Truck, a Beer Festival and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

New Oak & Stone Restaurant Opens

A Black Friday Brunch, a Brewery Craft Market and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

A Taco Festival, a Friendsgiving Potluck and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

A Sangria Showdown and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Cocktails and Video Games, a Beer Dinner and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Sunset Jams, Beers From Boca Raton and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

You've Probably Heard of a Growler, But What About a Crowler?

Here's Everything You Can Do in Sarasota on the Fourth of July

New Sarasota Beer Garden Opens Today

Pedal Pubs Could Be Coming to Sarasota

Six Fun Sarasota Dive Bars

Here's Where to Eat in Sarasota on Father's Day

Bar Karaoke, a Wine Tasting and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events