Food + Beverage

Foodie Favorites: Insider Picks from Sarasota + Lakewood Ranch

From mouthwatering authentic French pastries to LWR Main Street dining Article by Tanya Tutcher | Photography by Nick B Photos Two must-try spots that locals can’t stop buzzing about. Three years ago, I moved to Sarasota without realizing just how much Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch would steal my heart through their food and locally owned businesses. As someone who has always loved exploring local flavors, I quickly discovered this area is so much more than beaches and sunshine. It’s a true...

Life + Culture

Fuel for the Journey

Beyond Cornetto and Cappuccino Article by Rachel Smith, DNP | Photography by Provided Travel can be a challenge to your senses and your stomach. Whether you’re hopping time zones or strolling medieval streets, your body needs to digest, rest, and recharge. And while indulging in local food culture is one of travel’s greatest pleasures, the way you fuel your body while traveling can make or break how you feel on the journey. As a nurse practitioner focused on metabolic health and hormone...

Food + Beverage

Real Wins Taste So Sweet

Turning every day into a day to celebrate Article by Michelle Numann | Photography by MarinoProduxions Some cravings demand more than an ordinary solution. Sometimes, only a signature swirl of buttercream on a fresh baked cupcake will do. At Sprinkles, indulgence isn’t just about satisfying a sweet tooth—it’s about transforming the everyday into something worth celebrating. From signature cupcakes to ice cream, playful Pupcakes, and even the iconic Cupcake ATM, this bakery has turned joy into...

Food + Beverage

A Taste of Elegance

Exploring cYou Luxury Boutique Coffee + Wine Bar with owner Cyndi Garza Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Photo Guru SRQ Why did you decide to combine a boutique with a coffee and wine bar? My mom once owned a boutique, and we always dreamed of opening one together. I also used to say that when I retired, I just wanted to pour people a cup of coffee every day. Two years ago, I lost my mom, dad, and brother within six months, and that grief shifted everything. When the chance came...