Sarasota Scoop

Lakewood Ranch Farmers’ Market

A lakeside Sunday market with 100-plus vendors

Magnolia Wellness Center

A holistic wellness center in historic Bradenton

Sarasota Farmers Market

A year-round Saturday gathering in downtown Sarasota

Bradenton Public Market

Local vendors, music, and family activities downtown

Venice Theatre

Live theatre, classes, and community performance

YogaSix Lakewood Ranch

Accessible group yoga classes in Lakewood Ranch

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Marine science brought to life at Mote SEA

Joan M. Durante Park

A restored 32-acre wetland park on Longboat Key

Lotus Boutique

Modern designer fashion on Main Street

Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach

Beach, trails, and water access at the south end of Lido

Rooted and Free

A women’s boutique and gift shop in Lakewood Ranch

Aqua Plumbing & Air

Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and water treatment

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Science and natural-history learning in Bradenton

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Animal shows, flamingos, reptiles, and a petting zoo

Big Cat Habitat

A conservation-minded animal experience in Sarasota

FLO Home Services

Licensed HVAC and electrical service for Florida homes

Oscar Scherer State Park

Trails, paddling, wildlife, and camping near Osprey

Manatee Village Historical Park

A free living-history park in Bradenton

Beach Life Wellness

Massage, movement, and restorative wellness in Nokomis

Venice Art Center

Exhibits, classes, and creative community in Venice

Clean Sweep Duct Cleaning & Air Conditioning

Duct cleaning and air-conditioning service

San Marco of Venice

Authentic Italian on Venice Avenue with a daily happy hour

Nōnnō Umberto Italian Seafood & Steakhouse

Family Italian on St. Armands — pasta, pizza, prime steaks

The Maine Line

Voted Florida's #1 lobster roll — found on wheels

Cafe Evergreen

Clean, organic café in a restored Nokomis post office

Rufa at The Ritz-Carlton

Craft cocktails and shareable bites with Sarasota Bay views

Harry's Continental Kitchens

Longboat Key's 45-year institution — garden dining and bakery

Rodizio Grill

All-you-can-eat Brazilian churrasco carved tableside by gauchos

Kore Steakhouse

Korean BBQ with tabletop grills at Waterside Place

Evie's on the Bay

Three floors of waterfront dining on Little Sarasota Bay

Jpan Sushi and Grill

Fresh sushi, creative rolls, and Japanese grill

Ciao Bella @ Organic Farmers Table

Organic, woman-owned Italian from farm-to-table roots

Cassariano Italian Eatery

Authentic Italian with private event spaces, two locations

La Dolce Vita

Award-winning Italian tradition, Gambero Rosso recognized

Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar

Best Oysters 2025, live music, and craft cocktails downtown