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Treat Mom, Grandma or that special guardian figure in your life you wish to say, "I appreciate you for all that you do" to the best that Sarasota has to offer this coming Mother's Day weekend.
A walk down the restaurant's downtown terrace brings you to the entrance of The Lounge at Element: Steak. Seafood. Pasta.
Brunch may originate from combining breakfast and lunch, but what it means is extended conversations, savoring good food, and being in the present. So where to go to find the perfect slow Sunday starter in Sarasota?
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! As if there was ever a need to justify grabbing a cone, July is National Ice Cream Month, the perfect excuse to scope out your favorite scoop.
Get a taste of the local coffee culture with our guide to the roasted bean scene in Sarasota County.
It's a jittery job, but someone has to do it: Java junkies at Visit Sarasota sipped cups of joe all over town, from foamy cappuccinos to high octane cold brews, to taste test the Sarasota coffee scene.
We couldn't resist starting with dessert. These Sarasota County spots offer a diversity of espresso-style drinks just begging to be sipped with a sweet treat.
Your full guide to Sarasota County restaurants taking stress out of your stockings this holiday, opening their doors for a memorable Christmas dinner, lunch, or brunch!
Stock up on healthy, seasonal produce, and shop like a local!
What better place to explore the local food scene than one of our many farmers markets and farm stands? Growers know that folks are craving their fresh crops, so they’re swiftly harvesting seasonal veggies and fruits that will make our kitchens sing. Each farm has its own growing cycle and area(s) of specialty, but here are some items to look for when you’re out and about:
While visiting Sarasota County farmers markets this month, pick up some delicious, in-season beets to make this healthy salad at home OR check out one of many local restaurants with beets on the menu.
As kids, we may not have been fond of beets when they showed up on our dinner plates, but I’m sure as we’ve aged, many of us have gotten over our aversion to these ruby-colored wonders.
There’s no better place to spend time with your sweetheart than sunny Sarasota! How can you say “I love you” during your stay? Let us count the ways…
Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, wooing a Valentine, or scheming to surprise your partner "just because" — Sarasota is a great place to plan out a unique and thoughtful date that'll charm your darlin'.
Let’s play ball! It’s Spring Training time again, which means the Baltimore Orioles are back at Ed Smith Stadium and ready to knock it out of the park for the next few months in Sarasota.