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Herald-Tribune

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New Sarasota steakhouse replacing longtime Outback location

Sarasota steak enthusiasts hungry for a new option are in luck, with one steakhouse preparing to take over the former home of another . The all-you-can-eat Estampa Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse plans to open in the Sarasota area in spring 2027 at 7207 S. Tamiami Trail, taking over the former Outback Steakhouse space that operated there for decades before closing in 2024. The Sarasota restaurant follows Estampa Gaucha’s expansion to Florida's Treasure Coast. The casual steakhouse describes itself as offering a "modern interpretation, yet an authentic experience, of Southern Brazil’s centuries-old gaucho heritage.” Gauchos, often described as mestizo cowboys, were known as skilled horsemen and cattle ranchers who developed the art of open-fire meat cooking. Prominent in the legend, folklore and literature of South America, gauchos became an integral part of the regional culture of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay beginning in the 18th century. "Our professional Gaucho Chefs will serve you tableside by carving fire roasted Brazilian Prime Meat selections directly from their skewers and onto your plate, maximizing the tenderness and providing our guests with their desired portion," the restaurant's website reads. "This style of preparing meats dates back for generations in Brazil and is kept alive here at Estampa

Sarasota, FL · 2d

Herald-Tribune

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Popular downtown Sarasota restaurant closed following sale after 16 years

While downtown Sarasota comes back to life in early November, a restaurant that has operated in the heart of the city for the better part of two decades has been closed lately, including on a recent Friday night. Bevardi's Salute, a downtown landmark at 23 N. Lemon Ave. perhaps best known for its Mediterranean-style setting and sprawling, light-strung patio filled with customers enjoying Italian cuisine and live music, has changed hands. "The restaurant got sold," owner and founder Laszlo Bevardi told me by phone late Wednesday, Nov. 11. "The new owner is shutting down for remodeling." Bevardi declined to disclose the new owner's identity but confirmed the prime piece of downtown property remains owned by prominent Sarasota businessman and developer Ernie Ritz. The restaurant sits on historic ground at the site of Sarasota's Seaboard Railway Depot, built in 1903 and credited with helping fuel the city's early growth. Bevardi moved with his wife and two daughters from Philadelphia to Sarasota and opened Bevardi's Salute in 2010. In 2021, he became the operator of the city-owned Lido Beach pavilion concession, where he opened Lido Island Grill , serving beach fare, seafood and frozen drinks. "The lease was up, and it was

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Herald-Tribune

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17 Sarasota area restaurants hit with high-priority violations

Seventeen Sarasota area restaurants received high-priority violations during recent health inspections, while 17 other establishments aced their inspections. Our digital database of restaurant health inspections is updated regularly with the latest information on which Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice area restaurants passed or failed. You can use the database to search by Sarasota or Manatee County or by restaurant name. You can see which restaurants were fined and which were forced into temporary closure. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as “a ‘snapshot’ of conditions present at the time of the inspection." On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. Ticket Newsletter: Sign up to receive restaurant news and reviews plus info on things to do every Friday Which Sarasota-Manatee restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants and food trucks met all standards during their Nov. 2-8 inspections and no violations were found : 99 Bottles, 1445 Second St., Sarasota Crepetopia, 9626 State Road 64 E., Bradenton Domino's Pizza, 7353 University

Sarasota County, FL · 3d

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This Little Florida Pie Shop Serves Mini Pies So You Don’t Have To Commit To Just One Flavor

Florida has a lot of things going for it, but Yoder’s Pie Craft Coffee Co. in Sarasota might just be the most delicious argument for never leaving the state. This is a place where the pie comes in mini form, the coffee menu reads like a choose-your-own-adventure novel, and the only real problem you’ll face is deciding what to eat first.

Sarasota, FL · 4d

West Orlando News

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Central Florida Woman Won $5 Million Prize from Scratch-Off Game

A Central Florida woman won a $5 million prize from a scratch-off game. The post Central Florida Woman Won $5 Million Prize from Scratch-Off Game appeared first on West Orlando News .

Florida · 4d

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Eight Old Florida Seafood Restaurants Where Fried Shrimp Has Been Served Since The 8s Or Earlier

Some Florida seafood spots have been frying shrimp longer than most of our grandparents have been alive. These are the places with mounted fish on the walls, river views out back, and menus that still lean on platters, hush puppies, and baskets of golden shrimp. A few started as fish...

Florida · 1d

Palm Beach Daily News

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New Florida Trader Joe's planned to open by next year

Trader Joe's plans to open a slew of stores across the state within the next year, including in South Florida. A Sarasota location will open by the end of 2026, according to company spokesperson Nakia Rohde, and more are planned for 2027, a store in Boynton Beach among them. "Next year, we plan to add new Trader Joe’s in Boynton Beach, Orlando, Kissimmee, Maitland, Central Naples, and Vero Beach," Rohde said. "We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year." When is the Boynton Beach Trader Joe's expected to open? According to the announcements page for the store , the Boynton Beach location is expected to open "in 2027." No specific date has been set. Where else does Trader Joe's plan to open stores in Florida? According to Trader Joe's new stores page , confirmation from the company, and other sources, the following new stores are reportedly in various stages of development. No opening dates have been released. Boynton Beach : 334 N. Congress Ave., Unit B, planned for 2027 Kissimmee : Planned for 2027 Maitland : Planned for 2027 Naples : Planned for 2027 Orlando: Several

Florida · 3d

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Charley’s Steak House Planning New Location in Lakewood Ranch

Charley’s Steak House, a Florida steakhouse specializing in wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood, is planning to open a new location in Lakewood Ranch near University Parkway and Interstate 75, off Exchange Way. The proposed restaurant will span approximately 14,000 square feet on 6 acres, including its parking lot, according...

Lakewood Ranch, FL · 2d

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Pinellas County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

Sushi Rock Grill in St. Petersburg led the October 2026 restaurant inspection list with 35 violations, while six other Pinellas County establishments were ordered to close. Across the county, however, more restaurants passed their first inspection than failed to meet standards.

Pinellas County, FL · 3d

FoodWorldNews

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Florida Inspectors Shut 15 Restaurants From Orlando to Tampa Bay in One Week over Roaches, Sewage and Unsafe Storage

Florida inspectors temporarily shut 15 restaurants, food trucks and food businesses from Orlando and Ormond Beach to Tampa Bay during the week of Oct. 19 to 25, citing live roaches, rodent droppings, raw sewage and unsafe food storage, according to state records summarized by News 6 ClickOrlando. Nine of the...

Orlando, FL · 3d

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Thomas Markle Sr. Jailed in Tampa for Violating Release Conditions

82-year-old Thomas Markle Sr. is back behind bars in Pinellas County after authorities say he cut off his electronic ankle monitor early Tuesday morning

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Local Musicians Invited to Join Sunday Open Jazz Jam at Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside

Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside is opening the floor to local musicians this November with a three-week Sunday Open Jazz Jam hosted by Shari Morningstar. Rather than a traditional live music performance, the Jazz Jam invites musicians to bring an instrument, sit in, and become part of the session alongside an experienced lineup of performers. The afternoon will feature Noteworthy with Keith Carman on keyboard, Joe Bruno on bass, and Jim Richards on drums. Bruno is a two-time Emmy Award-winning music composer who also spent 24 years with the U.S. Navy Band in Washington, D.C. Hosted by Shari Morningstar, each Sunday will be built around collaboration and improvisation, giving both musicians and guests a live jazz experience that can change from week to week. Guests are welcome to come listen, enjoy Anna Maria Oyster Bar’s Happy Hour menu, or bring an instrument and join the jam.

Bradenton, FL · 1d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay’s best live music and concerts happening November 12-19, including Jimmy Eat World, Fin Fest, Deer Tick and more

Jimmy Eat World's Tampa concert tops a new list of Tampa Bay's best live music, this time covering Nov. 12-19, 2026. The post Tampa Bay’s best live music and concerts happening November 12-19, including Jimmy Eat World, Fin Fest, Deer Tick and more appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Munchies 420 Café Is Reopening Under Its Original Ownership

Sarasota has more than its fair share of fine dining establishments. There’s no shortage of places you can go at a reasonable hour to eat reasonable food while dressing and acting reasonably. Munchies 420 Café was not one of those places—and its patrons wouldn’t have had it any other way.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Artists from around the world build sand sculptures at Siesta Key Crystal Classic

SIESTA KEY, Fla. (WWSB) - Sculptors from around the world are turning piles of sand into large sculptures at the Siesta Key Crystal Classic, a master sand sculpture competition. The event runs from Friday until Monday, ending at 3 p.m. Artists prepare for about two weeks. Artists travel from all...

Siesta Key, FL · 1d

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Bridge Tender Inn plans new tiki structure

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar has submitted plans to construct a tiki structure where a large tent-like temporary outdoor seating area has been in place since the COVID-19 pandemic. If approved, the tiki structure would be built along Bay Drive South, just south of...

Bradenton Beach, FL · 2d

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⛸️ Air & Ice Makes its World Premiere in Sarasota - Win Tickets!

Nearly a century after the circus made Sarasota its home, The Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) is celebrating that legacy while reimagining what circus can be. For eight days, November 21–28, 2026, the Circus Arts Conservatory Arena will be transformed into an ice rink for 10 performances, welcoming an all-star cast of Olympic and World Champion skaters alongside internationally acclaimed circus artists. This new production promises a thrilling blend of athleticism, artistry, high-flying aerial acts and world-class ice skating, offering Sarasota audiences an experience unlike anything CAC has presented before.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Inaugural Manatee River Turkey Trot DeSoto Bridge Run to take place Thanksgiving morning

This Thanksgiving, community members can kick off the holiday season with a brand-new tradition near the river: the Inaugural Manatee River Turkey Trot Bridge Run. Runners/Walkers will be able to cross the DeSoto Bridge, which will be closed for the first time. Whether local families run the scenic 5K across...

Palmetto, FL · 2d

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Sand, sculptors and a hands-on challenge: Siesta Key Crystal Classic returns

SIESTA KEY, Fla. (WWSB) - Siesta Beach’s famous sand is about to take on a whole new shape. The Siesta Key Crystal Classic returns Nov. 13-16, bringing 20 master sand sculptors from around the world to the beach to turn massive blocks of sand into works of art. Ahead...

Siesta Key, FL · 2d

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Mote Counted 4,927 Sea Turtle Nests on Local Beaches This Year

Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) reported 4,928 sea turtle nests on 35 miles of Sarasota County beaches this year, from Longboat Key down to Venice. That number includes 4,732 loggerhead sea turtle nests and 196 green sea turtle nests. (Sarasota County occasionally hosts rare nests from...

Sarasota County, FL · 3d