Island Time

Updated: Tommy Bahama Is Officially Open

The upscale chain closed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. It reopens today in the former Shore location on St. Armands Circle, with a retail store downstairs—just like the old days.

09/24/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Marlin Brand

Tommy Bahama's New Marlin Bar Concept Is Coming to Lakewood Ranch Next Month

The new restaurant will feature favorites from Tommy Bahama, as well as some new additions and a laidback atmosphere.

09/20/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Off The Hook

Tommy Bahama Is Opening a New Restaurant and Retail Space in Lakewood Ranch

Slated to open in the spring of 2024, Marlin Bar will offer a combination of retail and dining at Center Point at Waterside.

05/10/2023 By Lauren Jackson

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

Blender bender

Five Great Piña Coladas

A well-made piña colada still remains a favorite poolside summer drink.

07/10/2019 By Judi Gallagher

Deals

Tommy Bahama Property Sold for $6.8 Million

A Massachusetts trust recently purchased the property that houses St. Armands Circle's Tommy Bahama from Sarasota's W. Howard Rooks for $6.8 million.

12/13/2016 By staff

Weekly Planner

Atomic Holiday Bazaar, Blush Bridal's Holiday Sparkle Sale, and More Local Shopping Events

Plus, jewelry trunk shows and a Tommy Bahama and Maui Jim event.

12/09/2016 By Lana Allen

Article

The Eat Beat: What We Ate and Loved This Week

Our panel of experts share their favorite bites of the week.

07/16/2015 By Megan McDonald

Article

Mr. Chatterbox's Guide to The Mall at University Town Center

A boomer's guide to the new mall.

12/30/2014 By davidadkins

Article

Mr. Chatterbox's Guide to The Mall at University Town Center

A boomer's guide to the new mall.

12/01/2014 By Megan McDonald

Article

Where to Shop: St. Armands Circle

Carol Tisch's St. Armands Circle shopping finds.

06/26/2014 By Carol Tisch

Article

Great Gear for the Sarasota Traveler

Start your packing.

05/30/2014 By Carol Tisch

Article

Sarasota Shopping Finds: A Bold New Leaf

Carol Tisch rounds up her favorite Sarasota shopping finds with exotic leaf motifs.

05/01/2014 By Carol Tisch

Article

Get into the Swim of Things with Tommy Bahama

Tips on choosing the right swimsuit to fit your needs from Tommy Bahama fit specialist Lissette Marquez.

03/24/2014 By Heather Dunhill

Article

Restaurant and Food News from Chef Judi Gallagher

Chef Judi Gallagher gets the scoop on what's going on with Yummy House, Pho Cali, Tommy Bahama and more.

06/03/2013 By Megan McDonald

Article

Shopping: Fired Up

Take advantage of Sarasota's outdoor entertaining possibilities with Carol Tisch's round-up of fire pits and lanterns.

04/01/2013 By Megan McDonald

Article

Valentine's Day Dining: Chef Judi's Picks

Chef Judi shares her picks for how to have a romantic Valentine's Day in Sarasota--without dining out at an overpriced restaurant.

02/12/2013 By Megan McDonald