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Best New Farmer’s Market: Old Miakka Farmer’s Market

Editors’ Picks: Best of the New

Best New Music Venue

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center

Tucked away in downtown’s Kumquat Court, the nonprofit Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center hosts small concerts, often in collaboration with community radio station WSLR 96. The mellow vibe is in tune with the center’s mission of promoting peace and social justice, as is the drinks menu, which includes beer, wine and (of course) coconut water. 525 Kumquat Court, (941) 587-6588.

Best New Public Space

Bradenton Riverwalk

Decades in the making, Riverwalk is the crown jewel of Bradenton’s revitalized downtown area. Families love the innovative playground and splash area, the skate park is heralded around the country, and the amphitheater and lawn are perfect venues for concerts, films and other community events. 452 Third Ave. W., Bradenton.

Best New Farmer’s Market

Old Miakka Farmer’s Market

With its new location at the Old Miakka Schoolhouse, the old Miakka Farmer’s Market is a trip to Florida as it once was. Local farmers sell produce, honey, crafts and more—including raw goat milk and cheese and yogurt. Bring the kids—they can coo over baby chicks or pet a baby goat—and enjoy lunch on a picnic table under the mossy oaks and palms. 15800 Wilson Road, (941) 322-1014.

Best New Athletic Challenge

Tree-Umph Adventure Course

Whether you want to build your own fitness or your corporate team, Tree-Umph Adventure Course offers heart-racing challenges in its treetop courses (sometimes as much as 60 feet high), including rope bridges, dangling nets, tightropes and a 650-foot zip line. Don’t worry; you’ll be safely harnessed the whole time. There’s even a senior option. 21805 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton; (941) 322-2130.

Best New Exercise Class

Circusoul Yoga

CircusoulYoga, owned and operated by trapeze artist Kerry Tice, is structured just like a regular yoga class, but with one big exception: Students are suspended in the air in bright-colored fabric hammocks, designed by Tice himself. Don’t feel like leaving the ground? Circusoul offers other yoga classes for all levels—but there’s something liberating about taking to the air. 1862 Seventh St., (941) 467-5884.

Best New Theater (Tie)

Florida Studio Theatre/Manatee Performing Arts Center

For Sarasotans, it’s Florida Studio Theatre’s renovated Gompertz, plus its brand-new John C. Court Cabaret, both of which have been welcoming patrons delighted with bigger lobbies, more restrooms and expanded auditoriums. For Manateeans, it’s the long-awaited Manatee Performing Arts Center, adding to the luster of the riverfront in downtown Bradenton. Luckily, we can cross county lines to attend both.

Best New Work of Art

Out in Front

Sarasota Museum of Art scored a hit with Patrick Dougherty’s newest “stickwork” sculpture, Out in Front, on the grounds of the old Sarasota High School, where thousands pass by every day on U.S. 41. Park your car and stroll around this intriguing fusion of nature and craft. Best part: Eager local volunteers got to help Dougherty create it.

Best Facelift for a Landmark

McKechnie Field

Bradenton’s McKechnie Field was built in 1923 and is often called, because of its charm and history, “Florida’s Fenway Park.” For more than 40 years, fans have watched the Pittsburgh Pirates play spring training games there. Now a $7.5 million renovation has added new seating, fan plazas and better restrooms, sound and scoreboard—even a tiki bar. Ninth Street West and 17th Avenue, Bradenton, (941) 748-4610.

Readers’ Picks

Best Art Gallery (not a museum)

Dabbert Gallery

Clothesline Gallery, State of the Arts Gallery

Best Festival or Special Event

Sarasota Chalk Festival

Forks and Corks, Ringling International Arts Festival

Best Fund-raising Gala

Wine, Women and Shoes

Cattle Baron’s Ball, Van Wezel Foundation Gala

Best Performing Arts Group

Asolo Repertory Theatre

Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota Ballet

Best Place to Hear Local Bands

5 O’Clock Club

Cock and Bull, Mattison’s City Grille

Best Free Fun

Beach

Sarasota Bayfront,
Sarasota Farmer’s Market

Best Place to Take Your Kids

Mote Aquarium

Beach, Sarasota Bayfront

Best Place to Meet Singles

Evie’s

Beach,
Miller’s Sarasota Ale House

Best Place to Work Out

Crunch

Sarasota YMCA, YouFit

Best Retirement Community

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch

Sarasota Bay Club, Sunnyside Village

Best Veterinarian

Sarasota Animal Hospital

David Watkins (Animal Health Center), Gulf Gate Animal Hospital

Best Home Healthcare

Take Care Home Health

Approved Home Health, Comfort Keepers

Best Controversy

Public art

Homeless, Wal-Mart

Best Tourist Attraction

Beach

Mote Aquarium, Ringling Museum of Art

Best Citizen

Jack Ivins

Gil Waters, Paul Caragiulo

Best Local TV Personality

Scott Dennis

Bob Harrigan, Lauren Dorsett

Best Thing That Could Happen Here

Noise ordinance lifted

More flights out of SRQ, More jobs

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FEATURES

DON’T LEAVE TOWN FOR HEALTHCARE

Mike Vizary reports in the rising quality of hometown medical care in a variety of major specialties.

INSIDE AND OUT

Five of our city’s most beautiful women share the secrets of looking–and feeling–great. By Heather Dunhill

HOME AT LAST

Why buyers love master-planned Lakewood Ranch. By Robert Plunket 

THE DUBIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 

Tampa Bay Time‘s star reporter Craig Pittman salutes–sort of–the top stories of man vs. Florida nature last year.

DEPARTMENTS

FROM THE EDITOR

Pam Daniel on rising poverty, homelessness–and a simple way to help.

INSIDER 

The latest scoop, including Charlie Huisking’s “Arts Capital“, Carol Tisch’s shopping finds, one hot dish from chef Judi Gallagher–and more. 

* Top Tickets
* Beautiful Life
* Beauty Secrets
* My World: Joe Gruters
* Poll: 25 Voices From Occupy Sarasota
* Insider: Patrick Kennedy 

MR. CHATTERBOX 

All that was keeping Mr. C from running for President was an economic plan. Now he has one.

FASHION IQ 

Heather Dunhill on looks and loot she loves.

LUXURY HOME 

A Gulf-front condo gets a fresh new look, Bird Key in the spotlight and Carol Tisch’s new “On the Homefront” column.

HEALTH REPORT 

Fitness and health news you can use. By Hannah Wallace 

HIGHLIGHTS

Kay Kipling’s calendar of the best arts and entertainment events for January.

FOOD AND WINE 

John Bancroft rejoices at the return of the Table, plus Gulf Gate’s new Piatti, a good deal, Forks and Corks and choosing Sarasota’s best veggie burgers. 

* What I’m Drinking  

ONLY IN SARASOTA 

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Best New Boutique Design: Reasons

Editors’ Picks: Best of the New

Best New Boutique Design

Reasons

Reasons left its longtime digs on St. Armands Circle for a luxurious new downtown emporium. The vibe is younger, more fashion-forward and yet far more elegant, with striking artwork, glamorous seating and displays. Reasons also tweaked its mix, keeping the iconic European and American brands adored by its fans while adding hip new lines that will draw new clients into the fold. 20 N. Lemon Ave., (941) 388-1602.

Best New Bed Fashions

Mélange

Palm Avenue’s chic new home decor boutique brings a welcome component to the downtown shopping experience: bed fashions. And that’s a good thing, since Sarasota lost its primary source for upscale bedding (Square in the Circle) in 2012. Mélange is filling the void with coveted brands and sumptuous ensembles from Yves Delorme, Peacock Alley, Wildcat Territory, Ann Gish and more. 60 Palm Ave., (941) 444-7969.

Best New Men’s Specialty Store

Martin Freeman

Men who thought they’d never recover from the loss of Maus & Hoffman on St. Armands Circle are rejoicing over the service and assortment at Martin Freeman. Proprietors Nelson Martin and Harold Freeman offer impeccable tailoring and head-to-toe dressing. They combine Anglo silhouettes and Italian fabrics ideal for Florida’s climate for a look they’ve dubbed “Britalia.” 75 S. Palm Ave., (941) 953-2948.

Best New Local Clothing Line

Camilyn Beth

Local designer Camilyn Beth is making a name for herself both here in Sarasota (her designs are sold at Pink & Navy and Influence) and nationally. She mixes classic pieces with current trends (think candy-colored skirts and jackets and flirty dresses with a hit of sparkle), and her clothes easily transition from a day at the office to a night out with friends. This is one to keep an eye on. camilynbeth.com

Best New Outdoor Furniture

Brown Jordan at Home Resource

The best American name in outdoor furniture, Brown Jordan is now in Sarasota—again—at Home Resource. Fans of the line’s quality and design when it was a featured brand at now defunct Robb & Stucky Outdoor have had to travel great distances to dress their patios with the stuff, but now its award-winning legacy pieces and fashion intros are here to stay. 741 Central Ave., (941) 366-6690.

Best Addition to Longboat Key

The new Publix

After an eight-month hiatus, last December Longboat Key welcomed back its Publix, now a bigger, better, 49,000-square-foot store. The new building, a prototype for future Publixes, features thoughtful lighting, artistic displays and an even bigger product selection, as well as free Wi-Fi and indoor and outdoor dining for its extended selection of prepared foods. 525 Bay Isles Parkway, Longboat Key, (941) 383-1326.

Best New Figure Flattery

Evelyn & Arthur

Palm Beach brand Evelyn & Arthur has finally opened an outpost in Sarasota. Conceived by an ex-Northerner who couldn’t find the right combination of style and comfort in the Citrus State, the line’s contemporary clothes are perfect for leisure and travel. Insiders love the pants and tops that make those who are less than model-thin look slimmer. 1480 Main St., (941) 365-2210.

Best New Shop within a Shop (Tie)

Gucci/McCarver & Moser

June Simmons/The Met

Gleaming fixtures built by Gucci in Italy are the perfect setting for the iconic international brand’s exclusive new shop at McCarver & Moser. You’ll find classics as well as high fashion pieces in men’s and women’s watches, women’s gold and silver jewelry and chic men’s designs from dog tags to cuff links and more. 482 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands, (941) 388-3666.

Downtown Sarasota’s June Simmons Jewelry has opened a shop at the Met with cases overflowing with items hand-picked to complement the store’s sophisticated apparel. Look for high-fashion couture brands as well as Simmons’ custom pieces. 35 S. Boulevard of Presidents, (941) 321-1737.

Best New Preppy-Chic Fashion

J. McLaughlin

J. McLaughlin is the perfect fit for women who want to go preppy with a chic edge, offering high-end quality, fabrics that are comfortable and travel well, and a corporate commitment to giving back to the community. It’s all about easy care, classic styling and fun prints and patterns in fashion colors.1503 Main St., (941) 706-3587.

Best New Venice Store

Seaside Chic Boutique

From shabby chic to chic resort, this new women’s apparel store bring a fresh young aesthetic to Venice. Seaside Chic Boutique is the style-setting equivalent of its popular home furnishings counterpart (Seaside Chic) down the street on Venice Avenue. A roster of trendy brands from XCVI to Johnny Was keeps fashionistas on Venice island. 305A W. Venice Ave., Venice, (941) 484-1313.

Best New Fashion Makeover

Marcello Sport

The transformation is palpable at St. Armands Circle’s iconic men’s resort wear store, right down to its new name. Taffy’s has morphed into Marcello Sport, the brand name of its new owner, Fashion Concepts of Delray Beach. Look for colors and styles with a contemporary fashion edge reflective of a younger, ever more sophisticated golf and leisure clientele. 18 S. Boulevard of Presidents, (941) 706-1357.

Best New Gourmet Shop

As Good As It Gets

Food and wine aficionado Douglas Gourley is educating Sarasota’s palates at As Good As It Gets, an intriguing new temple honoring the world’s finest foods. The shop is a culinary sampler of irresistible charcuterie, pâté, cheeses, caviar, Swiss and Belgian chocolates, and more. Wine is Gourley’s hobby, and he’s hand-selected every one of the shop’s 172 bottles.49 S. Palm Ave., (941) 373-1839.

Best New Bargain Shopping

Costco

Shoppers went bananas when the long-awaited Costco opened its latest wholesale warehouse in August at Westfield Sarasota Square. The draws: top-quality meats and produce, an excellent wine department, jewelry, appliances, even the Kirkland brand men’s dress shirts that Mitt Romney swore by. Not to mention those $1.50 hot dogs. 8201 S. Tamiami Trail, (941) 554-2800.

Best Local Clothing Designer: Camilyn Beth

Readers’ Picks

Best Place to Buy Women’s Shoes

Dillard’s

Peltz Shoes, T Georgiano’s

Best Store for Kids

Children’s World, Toy Lab (tie)

Children’s Place, L. Kids

Best Hair Salon

Nuovo

Cutting Loose, Yellow Strawberry

Best Skincare

L. Spa

Ana Molinari, Melody’s Centre for Authentic Beauty, Neoderm (tie)

Best Spa

The Met

L. Spa, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Best Men’s Clothing Store (chain)

Dillard’s

Brooks Brothers, Macy’s

Best Men’s Clothing Store (non-chain)

The Met

Influence, Jackie Z

Best Women’s Clothing Store (chain)

Dillard’s

Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue

Best Women’s Clothing Store (non-chain)

L. Boutique

Foxy Lady, Jackie Z

Best Women’s Formal/Cocktail Attire Store (chain)

Saks Fifth Avenue

Dillard’s, Macy’s

Best Women’s Formal/Cocktail Attire Store (non-chain)

Foxy Lady

L. Boutique, The Met

Best Swimsuits

Swim Mart

Bealls, Swim City

Best Jeweler (chain)

Kay

Bond, Mayor’s

Best Jeweler (non-chain)

Coffrin Jewelers

Diamond Vault, Shrode Jewelers

Best Home Accessories Store (non-chain)

Black Bird Home Gallery

Feng Shui Sarasota, Sarasota Architectural Salvage, Wish on Main (tie)

Best Furniture Store (chain)

Rooms to Go

Baer’s Furniture, Haverty’s

Best Furniture Store (non-chain)

Black Bird Home Gallery

Home Resource, The Pamaro Shop

Best Consignment Shop

Woman’s Exchange of Sarasota

Fifi’s, Laura Jean’s Consignments

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Best New Place for Chocolate: Sirard’s Chocolate Cafe

Editors’ Picks: Best of the New

Best New Late-night Food

Melange Sandwich Counter

The new sandwich counter at Melange, the Main Street restaurant formerly known as Lan, was an instant hit with downtown nighthawks, including restaurant and bar workers famished after their shifts. Stop in from 8 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. any night except Tuesday for a panini on housemade focaccia, soup and salads. Pair it all with an exquisite cocktail from Pangea, the restaurant’s tiny lounge. 1564 Main St., (941) 870-5555.

Best New Place for Chocolate

Sirard’s Chocolate Café

Chocolatier Carol Sirard has had a following around town for years, but when her new Sirard’s Chocolate Café added lunch and a coffee/pastry bar—with virtually every item containing chocolate—to her already famous handmade truffles and other goodies, our vehicular GPS started sending us there on its own. 5170 Palmer Parkway Blvd., (941) 923-2462.

Best Total Restaurant Reinvention

Jack Dusty

Talk about an extreme makeover. The transformation of the Ritz’s formal Vernona Restaurant into the hip and happening Jack Dusty seafood eatery, with an open concept and cool tones of driftwood and blue, is a complete jaw dropper right down to the beautiful water views. Stop by the bar for a hand-crafted cocktail and enjoy the scene. 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, (941) 309-2266.

Best New Menu Expansion

Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar

A family-friendly seafood icon, Phillippi Creek has raised its game with some modern new menu items, from avocado-topped fish tacos in blue-corn tortilla shells to Sarasota’s most sophisticated grouper sandwich—with Key lime mustard and avocado on crunchy ciabatta (ask for it special). Plus, there are sensational new salads at lunch, created by the chef at Table Creekside next door. 5353 S.Tamiami Trail, (941) 925-4444.

Best New Addition to Siesta Key

Eat Here

Sean Murphy had a stroke of genius when he created the casual, small-plate centered Eat Here on Anna Maria, and downtown Sarasotans were ecstatic when he brought its clone to north Main Street. Now Siesta Key Village-goers have their own Eat Here to cheer over. Same great formula and almost identical menu. 240 Avenida Madera, Siesta Key, (941) 346-7800.

Best New Stargazing

Shore Diner

On a balmy evening, follow the in crowd to the ultra-chic new Shore Diner upstairs on St. Armands. Open and airy, the design recalls the Sarasota School of Architecture, and although there’s a lively cocktail lounge and beautiful dining room, we love sitting on the back patio, where on most nights they peel back the retractable roof so you can wine and dine under the stars. 465 John Ringling Blvd., (941) 296-0301.

Best New Grocery Store

Trader Joe’s

For local foodies, Trader Joe’s arrival in Sarasota last September was a high point of the year. The specialty store is famous for delicious, healthy groceries at unbeatable prices. Relatively small but brimming with goodies, the store attracts diehard fans who rave about everything from its coffee and wine, including the legendary Three-Buck-Chuck, to freezers full of gourmet fare (don’t miss the Indian offerings). 4101 S. Tamiami Trail, (941) 922-5727.

Best New Reason to Try Raw

Ionie Raw Food Café

Forget raw food stereotypes: At Ionie’s Raw Food Café, offerings are packed with big-time flavors like garlic, ginger, coconut, cilantro, lemon and many more. The tiny café serves a selection of juices, smoothies and salads, as well as a handful of fascinating entrées—think kelp noodle pesto and even raw lasagna with macadamia cheese and zucchini noodles—that delight your palate and defy expectations. 1241 Fruitville Road, (941) 955-4599.

Best New Sandwiches

Mozzarella Fella

Mozzarella Fella quickly earned a legion of fans for its New York-Italian-style sandwiches. Wrapped in deli paper, the sandwiches span classics like chicken/veal/eggplant parm, deli creations like Boars Head ham with pesto aioli, and daily specials like the heavenly, quick-to-sell-out, gravy-soaked braised short rib—and almost all feature the Fella’s house-made mozz. 1668 Main St., (941) 366-7600.

Best New Southern Roadhouse

The Blue Rooster

Take the soul of chicken and waffles and the sophistication of a New Orleans Sazerac cocktail, add some Southern catfish, Cajun shrimp and all-American mac ‘n’ cheese, and you’ve got the Rosemary District’s Blue Rooster, where you’ll spot a lively mix of local hipsters and movers and shakers. After you’ve eaten your fill, don’t be surprised if a live bluegrass band gets you up and dancing. 1525 Fourth St., (941) 388-7539.

Best New Place to Study Tequila

Tequila Cantina

With a menu of 101 different types of tequila, you’ll find exactly the taste and texture you’re looking for at new downtown bar and eatery Tequila Cantina—and if you don’t know what you’re looking for, the knowledgeable staff will help you navigate the clear, un-aged blancos, wooden barrel-aged reposados, and añejos, aged no less than one year. ¡Salud! 1454 Main St., (941) 554-8586.

Best New Reason to Celebrate Cheese

Artisan Cheese Company

Cheesemongers-in-training and cheese novices alike will love downtown Sarasota’s Artisan Cheese Company, where owners Louise and Parker Converse source specialty cheeses, gourmet jams, jellies and nut butters and small-batch pastas, crackers, cookies and more. You’ll also find a small but excellent lunch menu, including an abundant salad and a grilled cheese to die for. 1310 Main St., (941) 951-7860.

Best New Urban-chic Restaurant

State Street Eating House + Cocktails

With its downtown location and mid-century-modern, industrial-chic décor, State Street Eating House + Cocktails was a hit the moment it opened its doors. Lovers of libations can gather around the bar for craft cocktails and tasty bar snacks; those who prefer to sit and savor can enjoy chef Christian Hershman’s sophisticated comfort food. 1533 State St., (941) 951-1533.

Best New Restaurant Tech

Carmel Café iPads

We love Carmel Café’s take on modern Mediterranean cuisine, but we love even more its individual iPad menus, which let you browse and select from small and large plate choices, along with the suggested wine pairings. With a swipe of the finger, your order is placed. Quick, easy and fun. 8433 Cooper Creek Blvd.; (941) 893-5955.

Best New Healthy Dining

Table to Farm dinners at King Family Farm

Picture this: A beautiful table set outside, the scent of orange blossoms wafting through the air and the stars shining above you. A collaboration between Bradenton’s King Family Farm and event-planning biz The Loft 5, Table to Farm: Redefining Dining dinners (only farm-fresh, local ingredients) showcase the beauty of both local produce and the farm’s pastoral environment. Visit theloft5.com or call (941) 779-9801.

Best New Brunch

The Table Creekside

The insanely creative chefs at The Table Creekside are wowing diners with what they call a “global” Sunday brunch. And globe-trot they do, with served choices like Kobe beef carpaccio, Nantucket scallop risotto, Napa grape salad, Venezuelan king crab quesadilla, Mediterranean lamb frittata—and much, much more. Choose a trio for $19.95 and make sure to order one of the excellent craft cocktails. 5365 S. Tamiami Trail, (941) 921-9465.

Best New Ethnic Restaurant

Yummy House

All you have to do is drive by the parking lot at Yummy House to know the winner here. Before it opened, fans of its Tampa Bay locations were buzzing with anticipation; once the kitchen’s chefs started cooking up dim sum for lunch and Hong Kong fare for dinner, they were willing to wait an hour or more just to order the salt-and-pepper tofu or roasted duck. 3232 N. Tamiami Trail; (941) 351-1688.

Best New Sweet Treats

The Short Giraffe

Toasted s’more truffles. Triple fudge chunk cookie bowls. Lemon blackberry cheesecake mousse. The Short Giraffe delights with an array of baked-from-scratch mini confections. Join the growing corps of devotees, including nearby opera and theater staff, who are finding it hard to get through a day without stopping in at the tiny First Street shop, owned by Leigh Growney. 1247 First St., (941) 704-2378.

Best New Reason to Stay Caffeinated

The Coffee Loft

The Coffee Loft not only offers a menu bursting with delicious treats; its locally roasted coffee is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to its community and cultural awareness. The nonprofit coffee shop provides customers, particularly college students, a safe, comfortable place to interact. And the profits go to both community and international humanitarian projects. Tastes good, feels good. 5025 N. Tamiami Trail, (941) 706-4047.

Best New Reason to Celebrate Cheese: Artisan Cheese Company

Readers’ Picks

Best Amish Restaurant

Yoder’s

Der Dutchman (formerly Troyer’s Dutch Heritage), Dutch Valley

Best Japanese Restaurant

DaRuMa

JPan, Pacific Rim

Best French Restaurant

C’est la Vie

A French Affair, Miguel’s

Best Latin American Restaurant

Selva

Columbia, Darwin’s

Best Italian Restaurant

Primo’s

Caragiulo’s, Carrabba’s

Best Mexican Restaurant

Mi Pueblo

El Adobe, Two Senoritas

Best Seafood Restaurant

Owen’s Fish Camp

Captain Brian’s, Walt’s Fish Market & Restaurant

Best Sushi Restaurant

Pacific Rim

JPan, Yume Sushi

Best Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant

Veg

Simon’s, Sweet Tomatoes

Best Restaurant for Breakfast

First Watch

Station 400, Yoder’s

Best Restaurant for Brunch

First Watch

Station 400, Yoder’s

Best Romantic Restaurant

Ophelia’s on the Bay

Beach Bistro, Michael’s On East

Best Thai Restaurant

Bangkok

Thailand, Tropical Thai

Best Restaurant/Bar for Craft Beer

Mr. Beery’s

Darwin’s on 4th, World of Beer

Best Waterfront Dining

Marina Jack

Old Salty Dog, Ophelia’s on the Bay

Best Restaurant for Steak (chain)

Longhorn Steakhouse

Fleming’s, Ruth’s Chris

Best Restaurant for Steak (non-chain)

Michael’s On East

Alpine Steakhouse, The Waterfront Restaurant

Best Upscale Restaurant

Michael’s On East

Fleming’s, Ruth’s Chris

Best Restaurant Wine List

Michael’s On East

Fleming’s, Libby’s

Best New Restaurant

State Street Eating House + Cocktails

Darwin’s on 4th, Shore Diner

Best Burger

Square 1 Burgers & Bar

Patrick’s 1481, Five Guys

Best Barbecue

Nancy’s Bar-B-Q

Alday’s, Sonny’s

Best Caterer

Michael’s On East

Mattison’s, Morton’s

Best Coffee Shop (non-chain)

Pastry Art

The Coffee Loft, Simon’s

Best Dessert

Yoder’s peanut butter pie

Euphemia Haye’s chocolate cake, Morton’s peanut butter brownie cake

Best Pizza (non-chain)

Pizza SRQ

Il Panificio, Rico’s

Best Sandwich

The Surfer at Anna’s Deli

Cuban at Corkscrew Deli, Italian at Main Bar

Best Chef

Paul Mattison

Darwin Santa Maria, Steve Phelps

Best Specialty Food Market

Morton’s

Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods

Best Place to Buy Wine

Total Wine

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Norman’s

Best Bakery

Publix

Jim’s Small Batch Bakery, Morton’s

Best Sports Bar

Miller’s Sarasota Ale House

Evie’s Tavern, Gecko’s Grill & Pub

Best Cocktail

The Bramble at State Street

Bloody Mary at Libby’s, Chocolate Martini at The Ritz-Carlton

Best Happy Hour Menu

Libby’s Café + Bar

Fleming’s, Hyde Park, Roy’s (tie)

Best Outdoor Doggie Dining

Old Salty Dog

Mattison’s City Grille, O’Leary’s

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