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The restaurants of Longboat Key, Florida, deftly balance upscale atmospheres with eclectic, Southern-influenced menus.

Orlando Magazine A slender barrier island, Longboat Key is tucked between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. April 1, 2021 White sand beaches at Zota Beach Resort. (VISITSARASOTA.COM) A slender barrier island, Longboat Key is tucked between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. An abundance of greenery and meticulous landscaping frames its main road, Gulf of Mexico Drive, giving the 11-mile stretch a quiet air of sophistication. Signage and storefronts blend with nature instead of screaming for your attention. The road easily divides this ribbon of land—Gulf-front homes on the west and bay...

After spotlighting local restaurants and their cocktails for a Set the Bar week in October, the Sarasota-Manatee Originals will soon hold a similar days-long celebration for their food dishes. The organization comprising more than 60 independently owned area restaurants will hold the inaugural Original Eats from Friday to Jan. 31, with Sarasota-based, national deli company Boar's Head serving as sponsor. The event is set to feature around 30 restaurants highlighting signature dishes, with several offering discounts and/or dish pairings. Sarasota-Manatee Originals shifted Set the Bar f...