Q & A

A New Nonprofit Wants to Rehabilitate Hundreds of Acres of Local Oyster Habitat

“Anything I can do in my power to improve the fisheries and water quality, I’m pushing hard to do it,” says Oyster River Ecology founder and executive director Damon Moore. “We’re not aiming small."

08/14/2023 By Matthew Gutierrez

Shell yes

The Six Best Oyster Bars in Sarasota

For a shuckin' good time, head to any one of these local spots.

08/05/2021 By Staff

Weekly Planner

Siesta Key Rum Tour, Pizza Workshops, National Oyster Day and More Local Dining Events

Including a "Barstool Open" hosted by Venice MainStreet Inc.

08/01/2018 By Vanessa Blankenship

Bivalve Bliss

Atlantic Beer & Oyster Opens on State Street

A modern seafood shack is opening on State Street in downtown Sarasota.

11/01/2017 By Stephanie Isaac

Road Trips

Apalachicola Is a Seafood Lover's Town

Roughly 90 percent of Florida oysters and 10 percent of American oysters come from Apalachicola Bay.

03/06/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Article

Vintage Sarasota: Clamming in Sarasota Bay

This week's Vintage Sarasota post: A history of clamming in Sarasota.

12/29/2014 By Sarasota County Historical Resources staff members

Article

Heritage on the Half Shell

Author Tony D'Souza ate his first raw oyster while on vacation in Sarasota just to please his father. More than 20 years later, he's so glad he did.

02/01/2013 By Tony D'Souza

Sarasota Magazine