Following numerous temporary closures due to flood and wind damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton, most Sarasota-Manatee restaurants are back open for the holidays, with many of our iconic dining ...

I love summertime in Sarasota and Bradenton (except for the occasional hurricane) because it's the best time to visit my favorite local restaurants and discover new dining spots without dealing with ...

One of the best restaurants in downtown Sarasota — open for nearly 12 years and renowned for its creative comfort foods and craft cocktails — has permanently closed. MADE, located at 1990 Main St.

A Sarasota restaurant serving a famous sandwich since 2012 closed this year. Here’s who’s taking over the spot and when it’s ...

After an acclaimed Sarasota restaurant closed earlier this year, a new dining and drinking concept will soon open at the same location, with one of the same owners from the previous establishment.

A record number of you cast a ballot this year. The result? A comprehensive review of everything you love about living in Sarasota. We asked our readers to vote on their favorite restaurants, bars, ...

One of the best restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton for burgers, grouper sandwiches, and classic Old Florida waterfront charm has permanently closed. For two decades, I visited Annie's Bait & Tackle ...

Located in the area of North Tamiami Trail, Bahi Hut first opened in 1954, making it the Sunshine State's oldest tiki bar.

One of Sarasota’s top fine-dining icons — renowned as a premier special-occasion destination and among the city’s most romantic restaurants — will soon close for a major makeover ahead of its 40th ...

Florida's Clean Air Act prohibits smoking and vaping in all enclosed indoor workplaces, including restaurants, bars, and other businesses. However, a stand-alone bar is defined as a licensed ...

The family behind the new Mexican restaurant in Sarasota County wants every dining experience to feel fun and inviting.

It has been a long, hot summer filled with major restaurant openings, closings, and sales in our Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice area of sunny Florida. While dutifully reporting all the restaurant ...