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  • October 28, 2015
Behind the Bar with: Jack Dusty

Batten down the hatches with Jack Dusty's nautical new cocktail

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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 27, 2015
Sarasota will host first annual Florida Craft Beer Summit

JDub's Brewing Company will host Florida's first ever craft brewing trade summit from March 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 23, 2015
Irish whiskey producer Jack Teeling visits Vom Fass Sarasota

Award-winning Irish whiskey producer visited the artisanal Main Street liquor store for a one-on-one whiskey tasting and talk.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 21, 2015
Sweet dreams: La Dona Donuts' new store

Chelsea Elliott is cooking up success — one doughnut at a time

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Sol Meyer New York Delicatessen will feature local produce and authentic corned beef, pastrami and other Jewish delicacies imported from New York City.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 20, 2015
Sol Meyer New York Deli to open on Main Street

Chef and owner Solomon Shenker's Jewish deli will replace the pizza restaurant Flatbreads and add a dash of New York City-style cuisine to the downtown restaurant community.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 14, 2015
Come At Me, Sarasota: State Street Eating House

Learn to make your own craft cocktails from some of Sarasota's best mixologists

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Berry Ayers will host Drag Queen Bingo as Beneva Fruitville Sunday, Oct. 18, at Social on First.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 14, 2015
King of Queens: A conversation with Berry Ayers

There's more to Beneva Fruitville than dirty jokes and skimpy dresses. Meet the man behind the makeup and host of Social's new Drag Queen Bingo Brunch.

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  • By Matthew Serrano
  • September 17, 2015
Creekside Drinks: Cocktails for the calorie-counter

Creekside Drinks: Cocktails for the calorie-counter

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 16, 2015
Servandos to open on 4th Street

Servandos to open on 4th Street

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    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 9, 2015
Recipe for Success: Mike Lawlor

Recipe for Success: Mike Lawlor

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 21, 2015
Office Bar SRQ to replace Evie's on Ringling

Office Bar SRQ to replace Evie's on Ringling

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  • By Matthew Serrano
  • August 19, 2015
Creekside Drinks: Dessert cocktails

Creekside Drinks: Dessert cocktails

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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 12, 2015
Recipe For Success: Rebekah Mandeville Gelvin

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know those faces a little better.

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  • By Nicole Thompson
  • August 11, 2015
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen

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  • August 11, 2015
Sarasota Happy Hour Guide: Longboat Key

Sarasota Happy Hour Guide: Longboat Key

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