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Vanessa Caceres

Journalist & Content Creator

About Vanessa Caceres

Vanessa Caceres is a Florida-based journalist and content creator with over 20 years of experience covering business, travel, food and health. 

Her work has appeared in U.S. News & World Report, Today.com, Visit Florida, Edible Sarasota and more. Vanessa also creates ESL-friendly videos on her YouTube channel, Learn English Florida, blending her love of storytelling and language education.

When she’s not writing, she’s exploring new places around the Sunshine State. Explore more of her content on her two blogs: Florida Culture and Florida Culture Travel.

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A Foodie's Guide to the Flavors of Florida

Stone crab dish

Here's how to enjoy some of the Sunshine State's best food right here in Sarasota.

Florida is famous for lots of things—including some incredible food. Whether you want key lime pie, citrus fruits, a Cuban sandwich, stone crabs or another Sunshine State specialty, find it all right here in Sarasota.

Here's a rundown of some of Florida's most famous dishes and where you can savor them in the Sarasota area.

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