A Star Is Reborn

After Being Closed for More Than a Month, Cortez's Star Fish Company Will Reopen Tomorrow

"It’s never looked better," says owner Karen Bell.

10/30/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Sea-cret Recipe

Make It at Home: Walt's Famous Smoked Fish Spread

Here's how to prepare this iconic Sarasota dish in your home kitchen—whether or not you have a smoker.

09/22/2022 By Larry Hoffman

Recipe

Love Snapper? Try Lionfish Instead

Eating the invasive species isn't just delicious—it also helps put a dent in their population, which threatens marine ecosystems worldwide.

09/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Fin-tastic News

Sandwich Night Is Returning to Indigenous

James Beard-nominated chef Steve Phelps is bringing his delicious seafood sandwiches to Indigenous on Wednesday nights—and highlighting the importance of sustainability.

07/20/2022 By Lauren Jackson

We All Live in a Yellow Submarine

This Sarasota Duo Is Killing Invasive Lionfish in a Tiny Yellow Submarine

Scott Gonnello and Scott Cassell are finding new ways to rid the waters of this invasive species, which wreaks havoc on coral reefs.

07/07/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Smells fishy

Report Finds Widespread Seafood Mislabeling

The D.C. nonprofit Oceana used DNA analysis to test 449 fish from 287 restaurants and retail outlets in 24 states and the District of Columbia.

03/12/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Environment

Chef Lends Support to Sustainable Seafood Movement

Steve Phelps, the chef and owner of the Sarasota restaurant Indigenous, recently added his name to the Portland Pact for Sustainable Seafood.

12/06/2018 By Staff

Food

Scientist Discusses Future of Mullet Species in Italy

Kenneth Leber of Mote Marine Laboratory delivered a talk titled 'Stock Enhancement and Mullet Culture in Hawaii.'

05/16/2018 By Staff

Tarpon Time

The 88th Sarasota Tarpon Tournament Begins This Month

A near-century-old tradition brings participants to the action against the silver kings.

05/07/2018 By Jordan Noyes

Article

The Latest Sarasota Dining News

A preview of coming culinary attractions this season.

11/04/2015 By Marsha Fottler

Article

InstaSarasota: 8 Great Shots from Instagram This Week

Sunset, tarpon video and more great new Instagram picks.

07/24/2015 By Sarasota Magazine

Article

Best-Selling Author Randy Wayne White Crusades to Protect Tarpon

Best-selling Southwest Florida thriller writer Randy Wayne White crusades to protect the region's tarpon.

04/01/2014 By Tony D'Souza

Article

How to Cook Fresh-Caught Gulf Seafood

Tips from Big Water Fish Market's Scott Dolan.

01/31/2014 By Taylor Meredith

Article

Catch Your Own: A Guide to Gulf Fish

Captain Jim Klopfer, staff guide for CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, shares some tips.

01/31/2014 By staff

Article

Seaside Chic Sarasota Shopping Finds

The art of seaside living.

12/02/2013 By Carol Tisch

Article

Photo of the Week: Fish at Sunset

11/07/2013 By taylorm

Article

Sarasota Film Festival 2013: Opening Night

The 2013 Sarasota Film Festival kicks off with "Blackfish," a moving documentary about Tilikum, the killer whale who attacked a Sea World trainer in 2010.

04/08/2013 By Megan McDonald

Article

Insider: The 2013 Sarasota Film Festival

Sarasota Film Festival executive director Tom Hall shares his top film picks for the 2013 Sarasota Film Festival.

04/01/2013 By Megan McDonald

Article

Shopping: Star Gazing

Sarasota shopping: Style editor Carol Tisch hunts down five great starburst mirrors.

03/06/2013 By Megan McDonald