Daily Briefing: 10 Sarasota restaurants we wish made USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year

What's the best restaurant in Sarasota, Bradenton or Venice? Here are 10 of the most essential places for excellent food. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Feb 19 2024 [10 Sarasota restaurants we wish made USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year]( [Yelp named Venice's Tikka Indian Cuisine the second best restaurant in the state in its recent Top 100 Florida Restaurants 2023 list.]( What's the best restaurant in Sarasota, Bradenton or Venice? Here are 10 of the most essential places for excellent food. [READ MORE]( [A Mosaic phosphogypsum stack stands behind a fence in Bartow, Fla. on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.]( [Environmental groups to sue EPA: Seek fertilizer mining oversight]( A group of 11 environmental advocacy groups notified the EPA they intend to sue filed a lawsuit against the agency. [READ MORE]( [James Evans plays 23 different characters in Marie Jones’ Irish comedic drama “A Night in November” at Florida Studio Theatre. It is triggered by a World Cup qualifying match between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.]( [Heated rivalries trigger self-reflection in Irish play at FST]( James Evans makes his Sarasota debut in Marie Jones’ 1994 play “A Night in November” triggered by The Troubles between Ireland and Northern Ireland [READ MORE]( [Judy Eliyas of Detroit, Michigan, dances during the ninth annual Bradenton Blues Festival that was organized by the nonprofit Realize Bradenton at Bradenton's Pittsburgh Pirates' spring training stadium LECOM Park on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.]( [One of Sarasota-Manatee biggest music festivals permanently canceled]( One of Sarasota-Manatee's longest running live music festivals has been permanently canceled. [READ MORE]( [New College of Florida's, College Hall photographed from the backside facing Sarasota Bay located on the Bayfront side of the Campus. THOMAS BENDER/HERALD-TRIBUNE]( [Letters: Homophobic jokes aren't funny. So why won't New College's leaders condemn them?]( No NCF leader has yet expressed disapproval of the dean of students' off-color performance at McCurdy's. The First Amendment is not at stake. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Sarasota area waterfront restaurant named one of the best in U.S.]( A popular Sarasota-Manatee waterfront restaurant has been named one of the best in the country. Here's what you ... [READ MORE]( 2 [One of Sarasota-Manatee biggest music festivals permanently canceled]( One of Sarasota-Manatee's longest running live music festivals has been permanently canceled. [READ MORE]( 3 [A popular Sarasota restaurant reopens at new location this week]( A favorite Sarasota restaurant for gourmet sandwiches and breakfast reopens at new location this week after a ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Boater calls Sarasota Police after seeing submerged car near Van Wezel]( A boater called the police early Sunday morning after seeing the roof of a car in the water. [READ MORE]( 5 [High-rise scaffolding collapses, 2 workers rescued by firefighters]( The Sarasota County Fire Department responded to a high-angle technical rescue in the area of S. Palm Ave. and Main ... [READ MORE]( Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](