1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (459+ words) Sarasota has earned another national spotlight, and this one is a big one. CNN Travel has named Sarasota the No. 1 town to visit in America for 2026, placing the Gulf Coast destination at the top of its annual “America’s Best Towns…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (678+ words) 88 Live Piano Bar in Bradenton has launched weekday lunch service from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, featuring specials, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere. A popular Bradenton destination best known for live music, dancing and its high-energy dueling piano shows is…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1505+ words) Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is preparing for a major new season of live music, bringing 24 concerts to Sarasota and Venice between October 11, 2026, and May 17, 2027. The season is sponsored by Jan and Bill Farber, and Paul and Sharon Steinwachs. Discounted…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (799+ words) One of Bradenton’s best-known destinations for Southern cooking and live music is beginning a new chapter. Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen has relocated from its longtime home in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts to Flamingo Bay Brewing Company, creating a new…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (489+ words) For local residents and visitors alike, the event offers a classic small-town America feel with a waterfront setting that creates a spectacular backdrop for celebrating the nation’s birthday. The celebration takes place in downtown Bradenton at Rossi Park and along…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (290+ words) Sarasota County residents planning errands, library visits, park activities, transit trips or landfill drop-offs around the Fourth of July holiday should check the county’s Independence Day schedule before heading out. Most Sarasota County Government offices will be closed Friday, July…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (372+ words) Food lovers across the Florida Gulf Coast are getting ready for one of the tastiest culinary celebrations of the year: Tampa Bay Restaurant Month. Throughout June, diners can enjoy specially priced multi-course menus, chef-driven creations, wine pairings, and unique dining…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (197+ words) Food lovers across the Florida Suncoast have something delicious to look forward to beginning June 1 as the annual Savor Sarasota celebration returns for another season of unforgettable dining experiences. This year’s event once again features: Whether you are craving fresh…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (792+ words) Memorial Day Weekend on Florida’s Suncoast is one of the best times of the year to explore everything the Gulf Coast has to offer. From patriotic parades and waterfront festivals to beaches, baseball, live music, shopping, boating, and family attractions,…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (357+ words) Five years in the restaurant and live music business is a major accomplishment — and 88 Live Piano Bar in Bradenton is preparing to celebrate in a big way on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The anniversary celebration begins at 7 p.m. and will feature one…...