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Arts + Entertainment | Eat + Drink

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  • Emma Burke Jolly
  • September 22, 2024
Celebrate National Better Breakfast Month with egg-cellent sandwiches

Check out these breakfast bites found in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 16, 2024
Siesta Pokè brings its specialty to Siesta Key

The restaurant, opened Aug. 30, differentiates itself with a range of house-made sauces.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 23, 2024
Italian American cuisine offers the best of both culinary worlds in Wheat + Water

Wheat and water may be all it takes to make pasta, but the making of Mike and Kim Herley's welcoming restaurant took a lot more.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 19, 2024
Longboat cheesecake parlor becomes donut shop

Gary Hagen plans to shift the focus of Elegant Lady Cheesecake Parlor to serve up unique donut flavors on the island.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Emma Burke Jolly
  • August 18, 2024
Here's the scoop on the best ice cream treats in town

Beat the heat with sundae bliss in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and Anna Maria Island.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Emma Burke Jolly
  • August 10, 2024
Discover the top crab creations in Sarasota, Anna Maria and Lakewood Ranch

In a town full of crabby options, here's the ultimate guide to crab delicacies.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 22, 2024
The Original Wolfie's to open location in Lakewood Ranch

The new location will be a commissary and production facility that offers grab 'n' go items as well as delivery of its New York-style deli food.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Emma Burke Jolly
  • July 20, 2024
Don't chicken out: Try the tastiest wings in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch

Here are three of the best places in our community to have a wingding.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 18, 2024
New deli and lunch spot coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Deli will open in the San Marco Plaza on July 29.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 8, 2024
New Italian restaurant set to open in Lakewood Ranch

Bar Italia is scheduled to open on July 13 in the Center Point plaza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Emma Burke Jolly
  • July 4, 2024
Hot diggity dog! July is National Hot Dog Month

Bite into the best buns and dogs in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 21, 2024
Naked Farmer opens at University Town Center

Naked Farmer is a fast-casual restaurant that offers a healthy, locally sourced menu.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Emma Burke Jolly
  • June 14, 2024
The best fish and chips in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Battered bliss: The best renditions found this side of the pond.

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    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 4, 2024
It's time to save and savor Sarasota's eateries

The area's annual Restaurant "Week" runs through June 14.

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    By
  • Emma Burke Jolly
  • June 1, 2024
Shrimply the best shrimp dishes around town

Where to find the best shrimp dishes in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Anna Maria Island.

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