FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026, 5-8PM
SARASOTA ART MUSEUM
1001 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, Florida 34236
Doors Open: 5PM
We’re back with the incredible TGIF | BEST OF SRQ LOCAL PARTY and we're expanding the party due to popular demand!
Our readers can't get enough of celebrating the winners they recognized and voted on in the epic
2026 Best of SRQ Local Readers Competition. This year, we've moved to a larger venue which
means more guests, more restaurants and more love local spirit!
Taste and experience over 40 of this year's official
"Best of SRQ Local" restaurants and cocktails.
Share a hip and happening evening with our
area’s passionate localvores and foodies.
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TICKET INFORMATION
Early Bird Ticket $55—First 150 Guests
General Admission $65
At-The-Door Admission $75
Join us to experience an evening of award-winning bites and imbibes as voted on by the readers of SRQ Magazine in this annual TGIF Best of SRQ Local Party.
40+ Local Restaurant Booths
Cocktail Samplings + Cash Bar
Music by DJ Joey D Entertainment
SRQ Merchandise and Memorabilia For Sale
Sarasota Art Museum Open After Hours
Celebrating the best locally-owned establishments in the region, every year. SRQ MEDIA asks our astute readers to vote for their favorite local eats, shopping, arts, luminaries and hotspots culminating in the buzzworthy special "Best of SRQ Local" awards feature published in the April edition. Celebrate your TGIF with the best our region has to offer—we will highlight local experiences from new restaurants to the memorable theatre productions, from our community's best achievements to seriously talented chefs.
BROWSE LAST YEAR'S BEST OF SRQ LOCAL WINNERS
Sarasota Art Museum
1001 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236
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Celebrate the sprit of our hometown with SRQ Magazine. Published 10x a year, SRQ Magazine captures the people, tastes, culture, boutiques and philanthropic hearts of Sarasota, Bradenton Area and the Barrier Islands on the West Coast of Florida. We invite you to experience living and loving local - in print and online. Welcome to the SRQ family!
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