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“I’m a little bit in shock at how this business has taken on a life of its own.”

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The Best of Sarasota 2025

A record number of you cast a ballot this year. The result? A comprehensive review of everything you love about living in Sarasota.

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Get Your Ducks in a Row

The Wait for Peking Duck at Rainbow Island Chinese Is So Worth It

Thank us after you take your first bite of crisp, crackling bronze skin.

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Palma Coffee Serves Up Good Vibes and Good Coffee in South Sarasota

Wooden counters and details make the space feel warm and approachable, and retro details give it a lived-in feel.

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Love Me Tender

Dining Out For Valentine's Day Is Hard on Everyone

It's totally OK to eat out on Valentine's Day—but just know it might leave you (and everybody else) disappointed.

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Meet 45 People Who Are Doing Amazing Things to Make Our Community a Better Place

We think you’ll be moved, surprised and inspired by the stories we’ve collected here.

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Lakewood Ranch's Restaurant Scene Just Gets Better and Better

Here are some of our current favorites.

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Gobble Gobble, Y'all

Make Your Thanksgiving Reservations or Pick Up Takeout at These Local Restaurants

Who wants to go to a turkey trot when you can have your own turkey marathon?

11/07/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Sweet relief

Baking These Cookies Is Guaranteed to Make Your Election Day Sweeter

Take out your feelings on these cookies, which require you to slam down your baking sheet to achieve a magical ripple effect.

11/05/2024 By Megan McDonald

Why Wawa?

A New Wawa Opened in Sarasota Today. I Needed to Find Out Why People Love This Store So Much.

It's a gas station and fast food joint, so why are so many people woo-woo over Wawa? I went to the grand opening to find out.

08/16/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams

A Swanky New Champagne Bar Is Coming to Downtown Sarasota

Sugar Champagne Bar will be a nod to Roaring '20s glamour, with a full bar and small plates.

04/11/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Art Smarts

Our Food Editor Shares Her Favorite Food Paintings at The Ringling

From the newly restored Watermelon Regatta to Snyders' divisive Still Life With Dead Game, we took a tour of the museum galleries with food in mind.

04/11/2024 By Lauren Jackson

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How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Sarasota

A night market, a Sister Cities event and a huge Vietnamese festival are all on the docket for those who want to celebrate the year of the dragon.

02/07/2024 By Megan McDonald

Compare and Contrast

A Completely Biased and Unscientific List of Reasons Why Tervis Is Better Than Stanley

In a world full of Stanleys, be a Tervis.

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Big News

Here's What's Happening at the Corner of Boulevard of the Arts and Central Avenue

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