Our beloved Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice metropolitan area has once again earned high rankings on U.S. News & World Report's annual list of best places to live. We proudly claimed the No. 1 spot in ...

Venice is famously a minefield of overpriced, tourist-trap restaurants offering depressingly mediocre food. Happily, for those in the know there are also some wonderful authentic local finds, and ...

While my favorite restaurants in Sa r asota and Bradenton include many casual places, today's list of the 10 best romantic dining destinations focuses on upscale establishments. These restaurants — ...