Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Charities.
Dining out on St. Armands Circle during September can do more than satisfy an appetite — it can also help support organizations making a difference throughout the Sarasota and Manatee County communities. The Columbia Restaurant Group is bringing back its 29th Annual Community Harvest throughout September 2026, continuing a Florida tradition that turns an ordinary […]
Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Opinions & Editorials.
A recent Bradenton Herald restaurant inspection story raises an important question about how local inspection results are presented—and how a single negative headline can affect a locally owned business. On August 3, the newspaper reported that Shake Station, located at 4219 U.S. 301 North in Ellenton, had been temporarily closed following a July 28 inspection. […]
Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Dining.
Chicken Salad Chick, the fast-growing restaurant chain known for its made-from-scratch chicken salad recipes and Southern-style menu, is preparing to open its first location in Sarasota. The new restaurant is planned for 6650 Fruitville Road, Suite 132, Sarasota, Florida 34240, according to a business listing from the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. The location will […]
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Great Reading.
It was an absolutely amazing 48 hours. Two of my grandboys, Simon and Jonah, flew down from Brooklyn, New York, to spend a little time with me on Florida’s Suncoast. What followed was a whirlwind of great food, boating, swimming, family, friends and enough ice cream to keep Tyler’s Homemade Ice Cream busy for days. […]
Written by Breeze McDonald on . Posted in Dining.
Florida’s Suncoast has changed dramatically over the years. Waterfront condos have replaced old bait shops, quiet fishing roads have become busy traffic corridors, and more visitors than ever are discovering the Gulf Coast. But if you know where to look, there are still places where “Old Florida” is alive and well. These are the seafood […]
Written by Breeze McDonald on . Posted in Dining.
A Sarasota favorite is once again getting national attention, and this time, it is being recognized as one of the best buffet restaurants in the entire country. National Recognition for a Sarasota Favorite Der Dutchman Sarasota, located in the heart of the Pinecraft neighborhood at 3713 Bahia Vista Street, has been named the No. 2 […]
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Some restaurant regulars are remembered for their favorite drink, their usual table or the meal they order every week. Mookie, a seven-pound Shih Tzu with a big personality, is remembered for something entirely different: his determination to receive a bacon treat. Mookie has become a familiar and much-loved visitor at three local outdoor restaurant and […]
Written by Breeze McDonald on . Posted in Dining.
Sarasota and Manatee counties have once again earned national attention for their dining scene, this time for what is in the glass. Sixteen local restaurants have been named winners in Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards, the magazine’s annual recognition of restaurants with outstanding wine programs. The awards highlight restaurants around the world that offer carefully […]
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Image generated by Gemini On the Suncoast, a simple meal out can quickly turn serious—a slick walkway, a spilled drink, or a wobbly fixture can transform a pleasant outing into a painful ordeal in seconds. These occurrences are quite common, with slips, trips, and falls accounting for a major share of annual emergency room admissions […]
Written by Breeze McDonald on . Posted in Dining.
For years, food lovers along Florida’s Gulf Coast often looked toward Tampa, Miami, or Orlando when discussing Michelin-recognized dining. That conversation is beginning to change. Three Sarasota restaurants have officially earned recognition in the newly released 2026 Michelin Guide Florida, marking a major milestone for Sarasota’s growing reputation as one of Florida’s premier dining destinations. […]
Written by Breeze McDonald on . Posted in Dining.
Savor Sarasota has once again proven why it has become one of the Florida Suncoast’s most important summer dining traditions. The 21st annual Savor Sarasota, presented by Visit Sarasota County, wrapped up its official two-week run with big results for the local restaurant community. According to Visit Sarasota County, the 2026 event generated more than […]