Best of Sarasota
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Our annual celebration of the people, places and businesses that make Sarasota exceptional—voted on by our readers. From dining and shopping to services and experiences, this is the definitive guide to locals' top spots.
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Eat & Drink

Your insider's guide to Sarasota’s food and drink scene, from standout restaurants and buzzy new openings to chefs, cocktails, and dining trends shaping the way we eat and gather.
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Michelin-Recommended Pizza Maker Plans New Rosemary Art & Design District Restaurant

Chef Anthony Petralia is bringing pizza, handmade pasta and a more upscale Italian menu to the former Wolfie’s space on Boulevard of the Arts.
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The Limelight District Is the Next Cool Place to Live

This gritty up-and-coming neighborhood is filled with manufacturers, secondhand stores and affordable housing. Bob Plunket takes us on a tour.
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Tommy John, Baseball’s ‘Bionic Man' and Lakewood Ranch Resident, Dies at 83

John, who underwent a groundbreaking surgery changed sports medicine and whose 26-year career made him a baseball icon, died Saturday.
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What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

From anime and insects to live rock, new theater, a literary gathering and a charity bowling tournament, here’s what to do in Sarasota and Manatee this week.
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Photo of the Week: Perseids Over Lido

Damon Powers captures a meteor streaking across the sky alongside the Milky Way.
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Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota Holds Parking Open House Without Public Comment. Chaos Ensues.

A Sarasota parking open house meant to ease months of frustration instead erupted into boos, shouting and accusations that residents had been misled about the meeting’s format.

12:48pm By Christian Casale/Suncoast Searchlight

Suncoast Searchlight

County Administrator Warns of Potential Cuts to Sheriff’s Office, Key Services if Amendment 3 Passes

Sarasota County could see major cuts to critical services if Amendment 3 passes at the ballot box in November, with the Sheriff’s Office alone standing to lose more than $50 million.

08/25/2026 By Christian Casale/Suncoast Searchlight

Not Sayonara

JPan Sushi at UTC Will Close After 10 Years

The restaurant will serve its final sushi rolls and Benderson Bowls on Sept. 13. A new tenant is expected to take over the space, and JPan's Siesta Key location will remain open.

08/25/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Aha! Moments

The Shipyard Is Back

The talent incubator returns to Ringling College of Art + Design Sept. 4-6 with a simple premise: put talented people in a room and see what they can build.

08/25/2026 By Jules Telfort

ArtsBeat

FST Offering Hope and Positivity With New Season Selections

New plays and award-winning musicals, plus original cabaret shows, are part of the 2026-2027 lineup.

08/25/2026 By Jay Handelman/ArtsBeat.org

Fast Track

Academy Award-Winning Songwriter, Producer Mark Ronson Named to Sarasota Arts Group's Curatorial Council

Plus: Michelle Bocock is named Florida School Counselor of the Year, and more.

08/24/2026 By Staff

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