Reading

Local Students Dive into Reading to Prevent 'Summer Slide'

The annual program works with students from local Title I schools to increase children’s literacy levels during summer break.

06/17/2021 By Staff

Food News

Anna Maria Oyster Bar Adds 'South of the Border' Summer Specials

The new offerings include a watermelon jalapeño margarita, carne asada tacos, a shrimp burrito and more.

05/06/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

The Pandemic

USF, Restaurant & Lodging Association to Explore Covid-19's Impact on Food Safety

The virtual panel discussion is titled “Planning for the Future: How Covid-19 Will Alter the Food Safety Landscape."

03/22/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

John Horne Appointed to State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees

Horne is the owner of Anna Maria Oyster Bar.

01/28/2021 By Staff

Sea food

Duval's Now Delivers to Lido Beach

The restaurant has begun offering a number of special beach meal delivery options.

09/11/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Neighborhood guide

Where the Locals Eat in North Manatee County

Five restaurants where people from Parrish, Ellenton, Palmetto and Terra Ceia like to gather.

07/06/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Grocery list

Restaurants Have Begun Selling Groceries and Paper Goods, Too

Running out of milk, eggs or even toilet paper? These restaurants may be able to help you out.

04/02/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Coronavirus

Vendors Switch Up Sales Strategies in Wake of Farmers' Market Closures

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many farmers' markets to shut down during what is usually their busiest season of the year.

03/24/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Coronavirus

Restaurants Get Creative in Response to COVID-19 Shutdowns

Just because you have a stocked pantry and refrigerator, that doesn’t mean you actually want to cook a meal, or do those dishes.

03/23/2020 By Lauren Jackson

Coronavirus

Many in the Food and Beverage Industry Are Facing an Uncertain Future

'We'll make it through somehow,' says restaurateur Paul Caragiulo. 'I mean, what choice do you have?'

03/20/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Big shrimpin'

Sarasota's Four Most Scrumptious Shrimp Dishes

Chef Judi lists her favorite places to go for glorious Gulf shrimp.

02/25/2020 By Judi Gallagher

Weekly Planner

Food Truck Lobster Rolls, a Jazz Brunch and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a pint with your pup and a discussion on healthy whole foods.

12/31/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Side effects

Four Satisfying Sides (And One Recipe for a Terrific Holiday Casserole)

Chef Judi often prefers sides and salads to the main dish. Here are four of her favorites.

12/02/2019 By Judi Gallagher

Weekly Planner

A Murder Mystery Dinner Party and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a food track rally at JDub's and a special wine dinner at Grove.

11/13/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Liquid diet

Five Spectacular Sarasota Soups

Chef Judi goes looking for comfort food as the holiday season approaches.

11/04/2019 By Judi Gallagher

Capri fun

Bravo at Westfield Siesta Key Reopens With New Menu, New Look

The restaurant celebrated the overhaul at an event on Tuesday.

09/25/2019 By Olivia Epstein

Patio Pups

Seven Fun Spots to Dine With Your Doggie

You don't have to leave man's best friend behind when dining out.

09/16/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Restaurant Review

Even After a Major Overhaul, Mar Vista Retains Its Old Florida Bona Fides

Mar Vista's updates include a state-of-the-art kitchen, an outdoor fireplace and a revamped dining room and bar. What hasn’t changed? The magic.

09/03/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Baywatch

Annual Scallop Search Scheduled for August 24

The annual event helps monitor the health of the bay.

08/12/2019 By Staff

Awards

Anna Maria Oyster Bar Recognized for Community Impact

The Leadership Florida Impact Award recognizes an organization that has created a specific project or body of work whose impact is currently transforming the future of its region or beyond and has the potential to transform Florida as a whole.

07/10/2019 By Staff

Sarasota Magazine

Seafood

Local Students Dive into Reading to Prevent 'Summer Slide'

Anna Maria Oyster Bar Adds 'South of the Border' Summer Specials

USF, Restaurant & Lodging Association to Explore Covid-19's Impact on Food Safety

John Horne Appointed to State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees

Duval's Now Delivers to Lido Beach

Where the Locals Eat in North Manatee County

Restaurants Have Begun Selling Groceries and Paper Goods, Too

Vendors Switch Up Sales Strategies in Wake of Farmers' Market Closures

Restaurants Get Creative in Response to COVID-19 Shutdowns

Many in the Food and Beverage Industry Are Facing an Uncertain Future

Sarasota's Four Most Scrumptious Shrimp Dishes

Food Truck Lobster Rolls, a Jazz Brunch and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

Four Satisfying Sides (And One Recipe for a Terrific Holiday Casserole)

A Murder Mystery Dinner Party and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

Five Spectacular Sarasota Soups

Bravo at Westfield Siesta Key Reopens With New Menu, New Look

Seven Fun Spots to Dine With Your Doggie

Even After a Major Overhaul, Mar Vista Retains Its Old Florida Bona Fides

Annual Scallop Search Scheduled for August 24

Anna Maria Oyster Bar Recognized for Community Impact