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New nonstop flight headed for Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in November
Another nonstop flight is on its way to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Allegiant Air announced Tuesday it will launch a new route from SRQ to the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Nov. 23. The flight is the airport’s fifth new route of the year, adding to recently announced service to New York City, Austin, Texas; Des Moines, Iowa and Plattsburgh, New York. ...
5 Sarasota restaurants, 2 rooftop bars featured in Southern Living city guide
Southern Living magazine features five Sarasota restaurants and two rooftop bars. Sarasota has so many outstanding restaurants — offering everything from locally sourced seafood served dockside to classic Cuban cuisine in a more upscale setting — that recommending a mere five dining spots seems like an impossible task.
Downtown Sarasota restaurant with 17 years of history opens new location
After nearly two decades at the same downtown Sarasota space, a restaurant has expanded farther locally. Utamaro recently opened in Punta Gorda at 615 Cross St., Unit 1114 in the Benderson Development-owned Cross Trails Center. It is the second location for the restaurant specializing in sushi and other Asian cuisine, with its downtown...
Lone Trees, Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, Florida, USA By Lawrence Worster
Two Lonely Trees at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, Florida U.S.A. The area these trees are located in will soon be underwater. We have a Wet Season in Florida. This will cause the Myakka River to overflow its banks, eventually flooding the entire Park, making for some beautiful photographic possibilities.
Florida black bear caught on video gets 'real close' to Sarasota County home
NORTH PORT, Fla. — A home in North Port had an unusual guest come by its front door after a Florida black bear was caught on camera, approaching the doorway. North Port Police Department shared a video on Facebook showing trail camera footage of the bear walking up the patio of a home on Tidwell Street in the area of the North Port Estates.
Sunflower Market Is Combating Food Waste by Selling Discounted Food That Might Otherwise End up in a Landfill
While millions of people in the United States struggle with hunger and food insecurity on a daily basis, Americans as a whole trash more than 160 billion pounds of perfectly good food every year, which, according to a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council, amounts to about 40 percent of our total food supply. Confusion about food dating is a major factor, and 83 percent of Americans have prematurely thrown out food because of a so-called “expiration” date.
Dozens of kids snorkel through the Sarasota Bay with Mote Marine
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Summer is in full swing, and thousands of kids are participating in fun camps across the Suncoast. On Wednesday, dozens of kids, aged seven through 10, attended a camp at Mote Marine Laboratory. Mote teamed up with the Sarasota Bay Explorers for the special excursion, taking...
Selby Gardens to feature Florida Highwaymen in summer exhibition
Visitors to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are in for a rare treat. Beginning July 20, its Museum of Botany & the Arts will display a collection of art by the famous Florida Highwaymen. The Florida Highwaymen, Black landscape artists, emerged in the 1950s in the agricultural communities of Fort Pierce and Gifford. They numbered 25 men and one woman. Most […] The post Selby Gardens to feature Florida Highwaymen in summer exhibition first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Something Old, Something New at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub
For decades, diners have flocked to Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub to take in the scenic waterfront views, soak up the rustic Old Florida vibes, and (of course) feast on delicious dishes. Chef Justin Kurtz joined the outstanding culinary team at Mar Vista in October of 2023 and has spent the last several months familiarizing himself with the sustainable ingredients the restaurant utilizes and creating specials to see what resonated with diners. Now, Kurtz has debuted several new menu items of his own alongside classic Mar Vista favorites.
Exceptional Breads, Pastries & Dishes at Local French Eateries
You don't need to travel all the way to Paris to enjoy French cuisine and fresh baked treats. Trade out the Eiffel Tower for the Ca'd'Zan and have your European summer dreams lived out right here on Sarasota's coastline at our many Parisian cafés. Here are some top recommended French restaurants and bakeries in the area—from Siesta Key to Longboat Key and beyond. Bon appétit!
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