Siesta Sway

The Only Florida Beach on the 'World’s 50 Best' List Is in Sarasota

Siesta Beach ranked No. 28 on The World’s 50 Best Beaches list for 2026, climbing from No. 42 last year.

04/29/2026 By Kim Doleatto

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Sarasota's Best Macaroni and Cheese

Mac and cheese has won a place on many local menus--but where's the best in town? Our judges taste and tell.

10/01/2015 By Megan McDonald

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Sarasota's Best Summer Cocktail

With the dog days upon us, our panel of judges set out to find Sarasota's best summer cocktail.

07/01/2015 By Megan McDonald

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Where to Find Sarasota's Best Cheesecake

Our panel of judges put their blood sugar to the test to find Sarasota's best cheesecake.

06/01/2015 By Megan McDonald

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Sarasota's Best Crab Cakes

Our hunt for the best in town.

03/01/2015 By Megan McDonald

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Where to Find Sarasota's Best Wings

Our judges put their palates to the test to find the best wings in town.

01/29/2015 By Megan McDonald

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Where to Find Sarasota's Best Coffee

Our java judges sip, slurp and tell.

12/30/2014 By Megan McDonald

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Where to Find Sarasota's Best Coffee

Our java judges sip, slurp and tell.

12/30/2014 By Megan McDonald

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Sarasota's Best Doughnuts

Our panel of judges put their blood sugar levels on the line to find Sarasota's best doughnuts.

10/02/2014 By Katy Bryan-Beachler

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Where to Find Sarasota's Best Frozen Yogurt

Our panel of judges seeks out the best in town.

06/30/2014 By Katy Bryan-Beachler

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Where to Find Sarasota’s Best Lobster Roll

Our panel of judges seeks out the best lobster roll in Sarasota.

05/30/2014 By Megan McDonald

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Sarasota’s Best Key Lime Pie

Our editors and judges go on a sweet search for Sarasota's best Key lime pie.

04/01/2014 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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Sarasota's Best Cuban Sandwich

We scour the area to find Sarasota's best Cuban sandwich.

11/01/2013 By Megan McDonald