JR’s Packing House offers one of the best lunch and dinner specials in Sarasota

Voted a finalist for best Cuban sandwich by USA Today and awarded the No. 1 Reader’s Choice by the Herald-Tribune for lunch and dinner specials in 2022, JR’s Packing House […]
New Pass Grill and Bait Shop, Sarasota landmark for nearly 100 years

Located in the heart of Sarasota Bay, New Pass Grill and Bait Shop (1505 Ken Thompson Parkway) is a Sarasota landmark. Between its exceptional restaurant, live bait and tackle shop, […]
Hospitality group renovates Cafe on St. Armands, a Sarasota staple since 1973

During the 1970s and ’80s, when Sarasota was a sleepy art town, Cafe on St. Armands encapsulated the verve of European elegance and class. Many chefs who operate renowned restaurants […]
Green Zebra’s St. Armands location reopens after Hurricane Helene damage

Green Zebra’s St. Armands location at 476 John Ringling Blvd has finally reopened after Hurricane Helene caused serious damage to the business and building. While the café has been taking […]
Shakespeare’s English Pub is a story written in angus beef

A short distance from the pristine beaches of Siesta Key and unassumingly tucked away in a shopping center is Shakespeare’s English Pub (3550 S Osprey Ave). Locals adore its cozy […]
Hurricane Hanks is one of Sarasota’s best hidden gems

Hurricane Hanks (5346 Gulf Dr.) may be located in an unassuming strip mall on Anna Maria Island, but its casual atmosphere belies the quality of both its dishes and its […]
Travelers’ Choice award winner Duval’s is a seafood standout in Sarasota

Located in the vibrant heart of downtown Sarasota, Duval’s (1435 Main St.) has been honored as Sarasota’s Best Local Seafood Spot every year since 2016 and won TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice […]
Local gem, Walt’s Fish Market, has 100-year family legacy in Sarasota

Renowned as one of the best restaurants in Sarasota, Walt’s Fish Market (4144 S. Tamiami Trail) serves premium, fresh seafood and has been an institution for more than 100 years. […]
Siegfried’s serves legendary fare from Germany’s Rhineland

Opened by Rene Zimmerman in 2019, Siegfried’s Restaurant and Beergarden (1869 Fruitville Rd.) offers a taste of the Rhineland. Those who have visited the Rhineland know that Siegfried’s is the […]
Sharky’s Beach Bash celebrates New Year with music and fireworks on Venice’s white sand beach

For a true Floridian New Year, there’s no better place to count down to 2025 than the gorgeous, white sand beaches of Venice and Sarasota. This year, Sharky’s at the […]