Transportation

Port Manatee, Del Monte Sign Extension Agreement

Port Manatee recently signed an extension agreement with Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. to keep Del Monte produce entering the port for as many as 20 more years.

08/18/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Mixon Fruit Farms Expands Operation

A new farmhouse and recreation area target group meetings.

08/05/2016 By staff

Mushroom Cloud

Gulf Coast Mushrooms Grows Edible Fungi in Gillespie Park

An unorthodox trio of growers explores the mysteries of fungi.

07/29/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Deals

Integration of Organic Distribution Companies Completed This Week

Albert's Organics, a division of United Natural Foods, recently announced that its integration with Sarasota's Global Organic Specialty Source Inc. will be complete as of Friday, June 24.

06/23/2016 Research by staff

Holy Day

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Where to find green beer, corned beef and cabbage and some Irish tunes this Thursday.

03/16/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

941CEO Daily

Sarasota Organic Food Distributor Sold to National Natural Foods Company

Sarasota's Global Organic Specialty Source Inc., one of the biggest organic food distributers in the United States, was sold earlier this week to United Natural Foods.

03/09/2016 Research by staff

Gardening for Good

Sarasota Garden Project Connects Veterans to Local Food

Veterans band together to experience the "therapy" of growing their own food.

02/29/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Sporting Life

Fox Lea Farm is a Draw for Equestrians

The Venice farm hosts shows more than 40 weeks a year.

02/01/2016 By Kay Kipling

Article

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 1/15/16

Our panel of experts share the top five things we ate this week.

01/15/2016 By Megan McDonald

Article

Grove Ladder Farm Sells Pasture-Raised Poultry

Tim and Chelsea Clarkson sell pasture-raised chicken and meat rabbit on their growing farm.

06/01/2015 By Megan McDonald

Article

Hot Dish: Lamb Tagine at Bradenton's Arts and Eats

Chef Judi scouts a hot dish at Bradenton's Arts and Eats, plus Aloe Organics and what's trending in today's kitchens.

05/01/2015 By Judi Gallagher

Article

Sarasota Health News: January 2014

The latest Sarasota health news, including the power of plant-based diets, skincare tips and the latest on National Blood Donor Month.

01/06/2014 By Hannah Wallace

Article

The Christmas Express

Visitors can jump aboard a full-size train pulled by a lovingly restored bright red locomotive festooned with twinkling lights that tows three passenger cars jammed with giddy, happy children

12/11/2013 By Robin Draper

Article

Florida's ECHO Farm

As Thanksgiving nears we think about gratitude and our blessings. But did you know over 925 million people who go hungry every day around the world? A sad and tragic fact. But, take heart. There is actually a Florida farm doing something about it.

11/21/2013 By Robin Draper

Article

Farm-to-Table Dining: A Visit to New York City's Blue Hill Restaurant

Chef Judi visits New York City's Blue Hill Restaurant and Farm, helmed by Sarasota native Chef Trevor Kunk.

07/15/2013 By Megan McDonald

Article

Best of Sarasota 2013: Food & Restaurants

Sarasota Magazine editors and readers pick the best Sarasota restaurants of 2013.

05/14/2013 By Megan McDonald

Article

Local Eats: Farm to Table Dinners at King Family Farm

04/10/2013 By Megan McDonald

Article

Farm to Table Dining, Redefined

Table to Farm: Redefining Dining is a collaboration between Bradenton's King Family Farm and The Loft 5. Farm to table dinners are held every Wednesday.

03/04/2013 By Megan McDonald

Article

Insider: Strawberries Are In

The 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival, strawberry picking tips, local farms to pick your own strawberries and more.

02/01/2013 By Megan McDonald