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Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

“The community makes Selby Gardens what it is; they created the Selbyverse,” says CEO Jennifer Rominiecki.

11/01/2026 By Staff

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Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Cat Depot

“We’re here for cats, but we’re also here for the people who love them,” says Anna Gonce, Cat Depot’s executive director of advancement.

11/01/2026 By Staff

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Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: The Ringling

Florida’s state museum is one of Sarasota’s most well-known attractions.

11/01/2026 By Staff

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Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Kelly from Hair Art Salon

Located in the heart of downtown, the salon channels “coastal glam meets modern luxury,” a vibe that feels right at home in Sarasota.

11/01/2026 By Staff

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Meet the Winners of the Best of Sarasota 2026

We tallied more than 700,000 votes in 264 categories, the most ever since our contest began in 1991.

11/01/2026

Best of Sarasota

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Mote SEA

In 2025, Mote moved to its new $130 million Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) after 45 years on City Island.

11/01/2026 By Staff

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Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Williams Parker

11/01/2026 By Staff

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Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Lakewood Ranch Med Spa

Owner Tina Pilz has been making people feel good about their wellness and appearance for 36 years.

11/01/2026 By Staff

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Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Lexus of Sarasota

Lexus of Sarasota sells 300 cars a month during off months and up to 400 cars a month in the busy season.

11/01/2026 By Staff

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Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

“Our history is deeply intertwined with the city’s own evolution,” says general manager Mark Sherwin.

11/01/2026 By Staff

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Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Siesta Beach

The quartz-crystal sand, turquoise water and ever-evolving cast of eclectic sights—including its groovy drum circle—make Siesta Beach both quintessentially Sarasota and a world of its own.

11/01/2026 By Staff

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Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Masō

The intimate restaurant belongs to a collection of neighboring food-and-drink concepts from co-owners Broc Smith and Jeremy Rice.

11/01/2026 By Staff

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Announcing the Best of Sarasota 2026!

We've been celebrating the best city in the world for 35 years.

10/15/2026

Simply the Best

Vote for Your Favorites in the Best of Sarasota 2026!

From your go-to coffee shop to the hidden gems you tell your friends about, it’s time to celebrate what makes Sarasota so special.

06/12/2026

Simply the Best

Something Big Is Happening on Friday

Get ready to spread the local love.

06/10/2026

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Our 10 Most Popular Stories of 2025

Out of everything we published this year, here's what you clicked on most.

12/23/2025 By Megan McDonald

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The Best of Sarasota 2025

A record number of you cast a ballot this year. The result? A comprehensive review of everything you love about living in Sarasota.

05/01/2025

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The Best of Sarasota 2024: Readers' Poll

We polled our readers about their favorite shops, services and more. Here’s what you had to say.

05/01/2024

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The Best of Sarasota 2024

Sarasota is booming, and we're flush with exciting new restaurants, shops, services, attractions and more, in addition to our longtime favorites.

05/01/2024

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The Best of Sarasota 2024: Editors' Picks

Here are our favorite new finds from a year full of them. 

05/01/2024 By The Editors