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Quick Bites - Hall of Fame, BOGO, and Halloween We've got some Sarasota food news just for you! There's plenty going on here at the end of October. Let's have a look!

😋 Quick Bites time! We've rounded up a few tasty morsels for you. We've got a Hall of Fame inductee right here in Sarasota! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #FRLA

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Get Cracking, Sarasota — Stone Crab Season Is Back! Stone crab season in Sarasota, Florida, has officially opened. We've got some ideas for your stone crab feasting!

🦀 It's time, Sarasota! Stone Crab season is officially here! It doesn't matter whether you like them cold or warm, these tasty local treats are always delicious! We've got some recommendations for you! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #stonecrab

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FIRST LOOK - Tommy Bahama Tommy Bahama's makes its long-awaited return to St. Armands Circle. We've got your FIRST LOOK. Let's take a peek at Tommy's new home!

🆕 Tommy Bahama is back on "The Circle." Let's take a peek inside and see what their new Sarasota location has in store for you! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #tommybahama

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The LIST - October 2025 🎃 October is here! That puts us squarely in the middle of fall. We've got our list of Sarasota's most popular restaurants and more!

🎃 It's October! Fall is in full swing. If you're looking for a few restaurant suggestions, we can help! Check out our October edition of The LIST! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #theLIST

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The Suncoast Café is Filled with Surprises! ✈️ This little café hidden inside the Venice Airport packs some big island flavors. Let's take a look at what Chef Tony is cooking up!

✈️ Hidden in the Venice Airport terminal is a tasty little surprise. The Suncoast Café delivers BIG flavors in a small space. ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #stlucia

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Quick Bites - Oysters, Football, and Groceries It might be a bit on the quiet side around town, but there is still a lot going on. We've got a little Sarasota food news just for you!

⚡ It might be a slow(ish) Sarasota September, but we still have stuff going on! There are BDays to celebrate, football dining deals to enjoy, and lots more. Read your SEPT Quick Bites! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #sandwiches

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One Dish - Original Philly Cheesesteak 🥪 We're headed to Fresta's Italian American for their take on the classic Philly Cheesesteak. Let's see their version measure up!

🥪 Does the new Fresta's Italian American Cuisine have a cheesesteak sandwich that measures up? We're here to find out! Come on along to check out the "Original Philly Cheesesteak"...➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #sandwiches

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The LIST - September 2025 🍂 It's fall, and we've got your list of some of the best places in the Sarasota area to dine in or carry out from. Let's take a look!

🍂 Fall is kind of here. We've got your September edition of The LIST. There are also new restaurants and a little bit of random food news! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #thelist

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FIRST LOOK - Pork Roll Pete's We're out at the brand-new Pork Roll Pete's in Bradenton. If you're not sure what pork roll (or Taylor Ham) is, we can help!

🆕 Is it Pork Roll or Taylor Ham?? We might not have a definite answer for you. But Pork Roll Pete's in Bradenton is serving up some delicious sandwiches made from this regional favorite! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #sandwiches

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Quick Bites - Beer, Wine & Summer It might be a bit slow around town, but there is still some fun stuff to do. Let's take a quick look at what's happening!

🐶 Yes, it's a bit slow around town. But our Sarasota area restaurants are still putting things on their calendars. Let's take a look at some things you can do and still stay cool! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #thingstodo

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FIRST LOOK - Doughboy Swift 🍕 They're cooking up some great pies at this new Sarasota pizza spot. Let's take a peek at what's coming out of the oven!

🍕 Seems like it's one of everybody's favorite restaurant foods. Yes, PIZZA! We've got a FIRST LOOK at Doughboy Swift. If you've been, leave a comment. Let's see what's coming out of those ovens... ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #pizza

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The List - August 2025 🥵 It's pretty toasty outside. But we're more than. ready with our list of some of the hottest places in town to dine!

📝 It's the first of the month. That means it's LIST time! Check out who made it this month. Have you been to any of our Top Ten recently?... ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #theLIST

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Quick Bites - Wine, Tequila, and Forks It might be summer, but there are still a lot of food and dining happenings around town. Let's take a look!

😋 We’ve got tastings, ticket info and LOTS more. It’s time to catch up on what’s been going on in our local Sarasota food community! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants

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FIRST LOOK - Café on St. Armands There's a new spot on St. Armands grab a coffee or relax and enjoy an upscale casual meal. Let's take a look at Café on St. Armands!

🆕 Have you been to the recently opened Café on St. Armands yet? If you have let us know what you thought in a comment below. If not, we’ve got preview... ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #TheLIST

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The List - JULY 2025 😎 It's time for summer 2025 to really kick in! We've got your list of some of Sarasota's most popular places to dine. Check out The LIST!

🧨July is here, and we're ready to reveal our Top 10 for July 2025!. OH, yeah, we've added a new place to our dS database. And we have a few other tidbits just for you! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #TheLIST

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Me and the Beaver - Buc-ee's 101 The Bu-cee's experience is certainly unique. If you've been, you already know that. If not, we've got a look at what all the fuss is about!

🦫 What's part general store, part carry-out restaurant, and part gas station? Yes, Buc-ee's is in a world all its own. If you've never been, you need to. If you have been, you know. ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #bucees @bucees.bsky.social

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Quick Bites - Happy! Happy! Happy! July is loaded with great holiday dining opportunities. We're here to run through some of them for you! There's lots of delicious eating ahead!

🎇 We have lots and lots of holiday happenings coming your way. July is loaded with reasons to celebrate. And you should start planning! Let’s run them down... ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #quickbites

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Ten Delicious Savor Sarasota Appetizers Savor Sarasota is well underway. In case you need a little help deciding what to have, we've got some appetizer ideas just for you!

🤤 Almost everybody loves a good appetizer. It's the perfect way to get a meal started. We've got a look at 10 of Savor Sarasota's best apps. ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #savorsarasota

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The LIST - June 2025 It's time for our monthly roundup of some of the best restaurants in Sarasota, Florida. Plus, some Odds & Ends.

📝 June is here! That means a new LIST! There's lots of stuff to get to. New restaurants added to dS, The Top 10, and some Odds & Ends. It's all here just for you! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #theLIST

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Savor Sarasota Celebrates 20 Delicious Years! Savor Sarasota turns 20 years old this year! We've got all the details on the best three weeks of local dining this year!

😋 Get Ready to feast! Yes, 2025 Savor Sarasota is just a few days away! It’s the 20th anniversary of our local Eat-A-Thon. This year there are over 50 restaurants to choose from! We’ve got a Savor preview just for you! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #SavorSarasota

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Quick Bites - Parlor, Whiskey, and A Bunch of Anniversaries! There's always a lot going on here in our Sarasota area food, dining, and restaurant community. We've got some Quick Bites!

⚡ Things are always happening in our local Sarasota area food and restaurant scene. We've put together some tasty Quick Bites just for you! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #quickbites

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A Burger A Week (Mini) - Lucky 8 🍔 We're back in the burger saddle. We've got a Burger A Week "Mini" review for you. Take a look at the Smash from Lucky 8!

🍔 A local place known for NOLA food serves a pretty mean smash burger too! We've got a "mini" burger report for you. Lucky 8 takes its turn in the burger spotlight! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #burgers

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The LIST - May 2025 Here's our monthly edition of The LIST. There are lots of great Sarasota restaurants on our monthly rundown. Plus, other goodies!

📝 It's time. We've got some new places climbing up our list of your favorite Sarasota restaurants. Check out who's on top. + Openings, closings, and other tasty tidbits! 😋 ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #theLIST

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It's a Leap of Taste at Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar 🐸 Yes, frog legs are on the menu at the new Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar. Let's hop on over and see if these legs make the grade!

🐸 Q. Waiter, do you have frog legs? A. No, I always walk this way. 😁
There is a newish place in town that’s serving a favorite from my days up north. We’re hopping (insert groan here) on over to Lefty’s Oyster & Seafood to see exactly what’s up! 🙃 ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota

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Quick Bites - Final Friday, Derby Time, and Cocktails There is always a lot going on in our local Sarasota restaurant community. We've got some tasty Quick Bites just for you!

😋 There is SO much happening in our local Sarasota dining scene that it's hard to keep up with all of it. Good thing we're on top of it for you! We've got your April Quick Bites!... ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #QuickBites

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When Dessert Becomes the Star of the Show! We're down in Venice at Darrell's to find out just how good their Banana Pudding really is. Spoiler Alert: Pretty damn good!

🍌 Psst... We’re going to let you in on a little secret. We’ve discovered one of the most delicious desserts in the area. And we’re going to let you in on it! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #dessert

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The LIST - April 2025 We've got your monthly rundown of some of the best restaurants in the Sarasota area. And, of course, lots of other food news just for you!

📝 We've collected up some great Sarasota restaurant and dining news just for you! + Our monthly Top 10. It's all included in the April edition of The LIST! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #thelist

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What in the World is a Zap Zap!? If you missed the Zapiekanka craze in Poland in the mid-1970s don't worry. You can get your fill of this delicious dish here in Sarasota!

🤷‍♂️ Have you ever thought, “Boy I should really brush up on my 1970s Polish street food?” Well, here’s your opportunity. We’ve got everything you need to know about the Zap Zap! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #zapzap

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Quick Bites - Yes Chef, Bubbles, and A New Name There are lots of things happening in the Sarasota area restaurant scene. We've put together a little sample platter just for you!

🗣️ There’s lots going on in our Sarasota restaurant, food, and dining community. We’ve got some of the highlights for you in this month's Quick Bites. Let’s get you all caught up! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants

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A Minute of Your Time = A Better Newsletter We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about Sarasota Bites. We're using this survey to help improve the newsletter!

✅ We're giving away 10 of our popular Sarasota dining books! We've put together a little survey. And we would LOVE your input! Help us make Sarasota Bites just a little bit better and maybe win one. Thanks for the help! ➡️ SURVEY SAYS!! #sarasota #survey #restaurants

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