SRQ DAILY Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Dining and Food Edition
"Our busy season is usually six months, and for a lot of restaurants that is where we make a lot of money to carry us through the year."
For three years, Adeline has been delighting diners with its wildly inventive cuisine. Sadly, that era will be coming to an end as the restaurant known for its creative culinary pursuits will be closing its doors on October 4th, 2025.
“I think the hurricanes definitely had a big impact on the city,” says chef/owner Drew Adams, referring to the back-to-back storms Helene and Milton that struck in 2024. “Our busy season is usually six months, and for many restaurants that’s where we make a lot of money to carry us through the year. The hurricanes shortened it to two and a half months and that had an effect.”
Even though Adeline will no longer inhabit its current space, there will be a new restaurant there in the future. Adams’ business partner Eddie Zaki will open a new restaurant in the same location along with his partners at 1592, an upscale Mediterranean restaurant. As for Adams, he has received an exciting job offer from a luxury dining establishment in the Sarasota area, so locals will still get to enjoy his flavorful fare. In the meantime, Adeline fans can still get their fill of their favorite dishes through October 4th. The eatery will even continue to run special events like an upcoming dinner on September 11, 2025 with curated food and wine pairings and information presented by a Master Sommelier from ACE Wine and Spirits.
For more information, email info@adelinesrq.com.
Adeline, 1920 Hillview Street, Sarasota, 34239, 941-444-7692. 
On October 4, 2025, Adeline will be closing its doors after three years of service. Provided photo.
As the summer winds down, Brick's Smoked Meats is firing up a delicious array of specials and weekly features to welcome the autumn months. Sarasota's favorite BBQ destination is ready to tantalize taste buds with a mix of traditional favorites and exciting new offerings.
Beachside Bites, the new walk-up window at Sandbar Seafood and Spirits has expanded its menu to include lunch offerings. Open daily from 8am-8pm, Beachside Bites’ expanded menu now includes: lobster roll, shrimp roll, quinoa bowl, peel and eat shrimp, BLT, house chips, Crabby pretzel, waffle stacker, egg breakfast and kids menu options.
The ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards celebrate the remarkable efforts of frontline Hospitality professionals who consistently exceed expectations in delivering exceptional service. These individuals truly epitomize the unwavering commitment of the region to curate unforgettable experiences for each and every visitor. Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) annual ROSE Awards recognized the Suncoast Chapter's outstanding service professionals at our awards event. Among the local teams recognized were Watershed Hospitality Concepts' Liz Shurley, Blase Martini Bar; Pedro Siguantay, Pie On Main and Kenny Poole, Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar.
Osteria 500, an authentic Italian restaurant at Lakewood Ranch’s Waterside Place, has received the Wine Spectator Award for Best Wine List for the second year in a row. In just two years of business, the restaurant has been able to craft a wine list that reflects its passion for the art of pairing and elevates the dining experience. The restaurant will be listed in the August 31, 2025 issue of Wine Spectator and on winespectator.com/restaurants.
The Jazz Club of Sarasota has appointed Danielle La Senna as its first director of development, a pivotal addition as the organization builds on 45 years of presenting world-class jazz in the region. The position will focus on expanding the Jazz Club’s reach, building partnerships, and securing resources to sustain and grow its Programs. A vocalist and arts administrator, La Senna earned a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and a master’s in arts education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She began her career performing jazz, musical theater, and classical music in New York City, and was director of adult education at The Juilliard School for over a decade.
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a sold-out run in 2016 returns to Sarasota for a limited engagement, December 9-14, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Single tickets will go on sale on Friday, September 12 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Veteran Air Box Office at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (777 N. Tamiami Trl.), by visiting VanWezel.org, or by calling 941-263-6799. Group orders of ten or more may be placed by calling 941-263-6726. Since opening on March 24, 2011, THE BOOK OF MORMON has become one of the most successful shows in Broadway history, breaking the Eugene O’Neill Theatre house record more than 50 times.
Via Nova Chorale launches its 16th season in November with a dynamic four-concert series that runs through May 2026. The season’s theme, “Finding a New Way Together,” is a curated experience of excellent music from the classics to the gifted songwriters of today, all of it focused on the hopeful future we are creating as a human family. Via Nova Chorale’s “audience-first” approach aims to make each concert an immersive experience that fully engages the imagination from start to finish. This season also marks a historic turning point for the ensemble—the first season since merging with Choral Artists of Sarasota. The now larger Via Nova Chorale consists of 50 singers and continues the artistry, dedication, and community presence that Choral Artists built over 46 years.
Art brings people together—and at Family Art Day, Creative Liberties’ free program every fourth Saturday, it brings families together to make art side by side. The event features a local teaching artist leading projects designed for all ages and skill levels, with supplies provided. Founders Barbara Gerdeman and Elizabeth Goodwill emphasize that the day is about more than art—it’s about connecting families through creativity. The program is made possible by the Johnson Singer Arts and Education Fund, which supports teaching artists and arts education in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The September event is led by CeeCee Robinson. Saturday, September 27, 9:30 am–noon at 927 N. Lime Ave., Sarasota.
The Sarasota Farmers Market Vendors Incorporated (“SFMV”) has been established as a not for-profit organization under laws of the State of Florida, continuing the 40+ year tradition of enhancing and improving the quality of life in Sarasota. Our charitable mission is to create a social opportunity for residents and visitors to gather and interact, to bring foot traffic to downtown Sarasota sustaining the economic viability of the entire downtown area, and to provide a venue for other not-for-profit organizations benefiting Sarasota.
Sarasota Farmer's Market, N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Think while you drinks! Gather your friends, co-workers or family and join us for a fun-filled evening. Prizes and specials each night. Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm. Gecko’s on Clark – Monday ; Gecko’s on SR64 & Stickney Point – Tuesday ; Gecko’s on Hillview – Wednesday.
Gecko's Grill & Pub, Multiple Locations
The Ringling Museum of Art hosts a significant collection of Creative Prints produced by Japanese artists who believed in the practice of self-designing, self-carving, and self-printing their own work. The Creative Print movement was inspired by early 20th-century European prints that called attention to self-expression and artistic exploration through the medium of woodblock prints.
Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota
If you are oyster curious or just craving the fresh coastal seafood & hand-crafted cocktails from your new Rosemary District favorite, join us at Lefty's for our daily Happy Hours Monday - Friday from 4 pm - 6 pm and our Late Night Happy Hours every night from 9:00-Close. With seafood offerings from the Steamer and Buck-A-Shucks on oysters plus our extensive wine, specialty and seasonal cocktails and draft beers, Lefty's has your recipe to get happier and explore our menus. Join us every day for Lunch, Happy Hours or Dinner and for our downtown neighbors and Hospitality industry colleagues, we'll have live music and keep the light on for you on the weekends!
Lefty's Oyster and Seafood Bar, 428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Flock to Selby Gardens this summer for our newest exhibition, The High Life: Contemporary Photography and the Birds, running from July 19 to September 14, 2025, at the Downtown Sarasota campus. Organized by the Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography and curated by photography experts William Ewing and Danaé Panchaud, the exhibition features some 70 works by more than 50 photographers from around the world. The works are presented in the galleries of the Richard and Ellen Sandor Museum of Botany & the Arts and outside throughout the gardens, where art mirrors nature in unique and unexpected ways.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Toss some fun into your Thursday! Join us at Waterside Place for a fun morning of Casual Cornhole! Whether you’re a cornhole pro or a newbie, don’t miss this chance to show off your tossing skills and have a blast with friends! Grab a partner or go solo, we’ve got enough beanbags and boards to keep everyone entertained!
Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch, 7500 Island Cove Terrace Lakewood Ranch , FL 34240
2nd Fridays Creative Happy Hour brings the party to the gallery and transforms ArtCenter Sarasota into a vibrant hub of creativity, conversation, and connection. These lively monthly gatherings feature rotating themes, interactive art activities, live music, dance, film, and collaborations with local artists and arts organizations. It's a fresh take on the classic art salon, welcoming all ages to mix, mingle, make, and experience art in motion.
ArtCenter Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
Hosted in our SFC Sarasota Activity Center, Derrick DeSilva, Jr., MD, (Integrative Medicine) will share the best of eastern meets western medicine as we navigate our personal wellness and how to take healthcare into your own hands. This series is specifically for those age 50 and better who want their lifespan to equal their healthspan. This presentation places a friendly spotlight on proactive lifestyle choices, from simple start-today recommendations to cutting edge modalities. This series is also for Senior Service professionals who wish to expand aging-with-intention wellness for themselves, and their clients.
SFC Sarasota Activity Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL, 34236
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