A popular Sarasota restaurant and bar goes all out for Christmas with themed drinks, festive decor and “snow” during its ...

To find the very best, USA TODAY Network food writers fanned out across Florida, ordering filets, cowboy cuts and ribeyes ...

Fun things to do including holiday boat and land parades, a Hanukkah celebration and a car show this weekend in Sarasota and ...

From sparkling cities to glowing beaches, explore Florida’s best Christmas lights and enjoy holiday magic under the palm trees.

Like its Sarasota counterpart, Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade offers both public viewing areas at the Green Bridge and ...

From casual dining spots to more upscale locales, here are restaurants open Christmas Day in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

If you’ve been craving a break from your regular dining rotation, a new restaurant just opened on Sarasota’s North Trail in the former Fork & Hen space — and it’s serving cuisine not often found on ...

Restaurateurs discuss immigration, staffing challenges, and the awards’ evolution.

A few years ago, I was working with a mid-size restaurant group that had grown fast: six locations, steady traffic, and a solid reputation. But the call handling? It was chaos. Hosts were juggling ...

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 ...

A pop star who's been seen in the Sarasota area before recently ate and even gave an impromptu performance at a local restaurant. Grammy-winning singer Alecia Beth Moore-Hart, better known by her ...

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, ...