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Authentic Florida Voted Best Food Blog

Authentic Florida, created by Sarasota native Robin Draper was recently voted Best Food Blog by the 2014 Florida Bloggers Conference in Orlando.

02/05/2014 By Robin Draper

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Inside Chef Derek Barnes’ New Bradenton Restaurant

Restaurateur Derek Barnes is rethinking what diners want with his new Bradenton Derek's.

01/31/2014 Photography by Alex Stafford By Cooper Levey-Baker

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Design Find: The Rustic Mediterranean Table

Vietri's new Arabesca dinnerware is picture perfect.

01/31/2014 By Carol Tisch

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Shopping: Local Food and Wine Finds

The new global warming.

01/31/2014 By Carol Tisch

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Sarasota’s 10 Best Gluten-Free Dishes

You won't miss the wheat in these winning dishes.

01/31/2014 By Su Byron Photography by Kathryn Brass-Piper

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Party Girl: The Dish on USF’s Hospitabull Evening

Behind the scenes at USF's annual dinner.

01/31/2014 By Veronica Pastore

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Behind the Bar with Casey Key Fish House’s Skeeter Williams

Bartender Skeeter Williams on serving drinks—and touching lives—at the Casey Key Fish House tiki bar.

01/31/2014 By Megan McDonald

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Sarasota's Best Muffins

Our editors put their stomachs--and gluten tolerance--to the test to find Sarasota's best muffins.

01/06/2014 By Megan McDonald

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Authentic Florida's Sour Orange Pie

When my husband tried my Authentic Florida sour orange pie, he claimed it was better than my Key lime pie. So, I knew I was onto something.

12/03/2013 By Robin Draper

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Authentic Florida Sea Grape Jelly

Sea grapes, known for their green and purplish berries grow all along Florida’s coastline. But did you know the grapes can be made into delicious jelly?

10/09/2013 By Robin Draper

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Chef Judi's Dish: Shrimp with Whole-Wheat Couscous and Yogurt Sauce (RECIPE)

Chef Judi Gallagher shares a recipe for whole-wheat shrimp with couscous and yogurt sauce.

08/26/2013 By Megan McDonald

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Sarasota’s Whiskey Obsession

I’m a decent fan of bourbon—an interest I picked up from my father. So Friday’s first annual Sarasota Whiskey Obsession Festival at Michael’s On East made for a great father-daughter outing.

04/22/2013 By Hannah Wallace