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Wade Tatangelo

@wtatangelo

Executive editor of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and Florida dining and entertainment editor for the USA TODAY Network.

 Sarasota, Florida
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12 iconic Florida restaurants that closed but are still missed today heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
12 iconic Florida restaurants that closed but are still missed today

12 iconic Florida restaurants that closed but are still missed today

From diners to upscale favorites, these 12 beloved Florida restaurants closed — but people still miss them, including where Elvis Presley once ate.

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Thanks for spreading the word, Wade. St. Armands Circle is open for business!
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St. Armands Circle in #Sarasota is still feeling the impact of last year’s hurricanes, with many businesses closed. But @Columbia1905 is bustling again — and @TommyBahama is set to return with a new restaurant & retail store: heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
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St. Armands Circle in #Sarasota is still feeling the impact of last year’s hurricanes, with many businesses closed. But @Columbia1905 is bustling again — and @TommyBahama is set to return with a new restaurant & retail store: heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
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Highway 41 in #Sarasota may soon bear the name of @DickeyBetts — who forever etched the road into rock history with his @allmanbrothers hit “Ramblin’ Man.” heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
Finally! Sarasota to honor local hero, Allman Brothers Band legend Dickey Betts

Finally! Sarasota to honor local hero, Allman Brothers Band legend Dickey Betts

A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with Sarasota roots is finally set to be honored by his hometown with a Highway 41 tribute — pending state approval.

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10 best Sarasota sports bars to watch the 2025 NFL season — and the top foods to order heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
10 best Sarasota sports bars to watch the 2025 NFL season — and the top foods to order

10 best Sarasota sports bars to watch the 2025 NFL season — and the top foods to order

From loaded pizza and legit wings to beer walls and strong cocktails, these 10 Sarasota sports bars serve standout food and drinks for every game.

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Best hidden gem restaurants in Sarasota? 10 essential spots to discover heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
Best hidden gem restaurants in Sarasota? 10 essential spots to discover

Best hidden gem restaurants in Sarasota? 10 essential spots to discover

From can't-miss pizzerias to a nearly century-old burger shack, discover 10 essential Sarasota hidden gem restaurants locals crave again and again.

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H-T Ticket@Ticketsarasota20 Jun 2025
5 best Old Florida-style restaurants in the Sarasota area to kick off summer heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
5 best Old Florida-style restaurants in the Sarasota area to kick off summer

5 best Old Florida-style restaurants in the Sarasota area to kick off summer

These five Old Florida-style restaurants in the Sarasota area serve up character, comfort food, and classic settings — all without breaking the bank.

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Steven Tyler and @JoePerry just had lunch in Sarasota, #Florida ahead of Perry’s upcoming Tampa gig with Brad Whitford — is an @Aerosmith reunion next?heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have lunch in Sarasota — is an Aerosmith reunion next?

Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have lunch in Sarasota — is an Aerosmith reunion next?

Aerosmith retired from touring, but Steven Tyler and Joe Perry just got together in Sarasota ahead of Perry’s Tampa show — could a reunion be next?

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They say two’s a coincidence, three’s a trend — and with another #Sarasota restaurant set to close this month, it’s getting hard to ignore. Like your cousin’s Facebook rants about chemtrails: heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
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As we near the halfway mark of 2025 and tons of new restaurants have opened, @wtatangelo and I look at some of the other restaurants we're most excited to see open later this year (and beyond.) heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
7 new Sarasota restaurants we’re most excited to see open soon — from downtown to UTC

7 new Sarasota restaurants we’re most excited to see open soon — from downtown to UTC

From downtown Sarasota to UTC, seven exciting new restaurants are coming soon — including a spinoff of a spot co-founded by Michael Jordan.

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H-T Ticket@Ticketsarasota7 May 2025
Popular Sarasota waterfront restaurant reopens as Siesta Key dining spot prepares to close heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
Popular Sarasota waterfront restaurant reopens as Siesta Key dining spot prepares to close

Popular Sarasota waterfront restaurant reopens as Siesta Key dining spot prepares to close

Iconic Sarasota waterfront restaurant reopens after hurricane closure, while its Siesta Key sister dining spot will close at the end of the month.

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H-T Ticket@Ticketsarasota18 Apr 2025
One of the best seafood restaurants in Sarasota, Bradenton reopening after storm shutdown heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
One of the best seafood restaurants in Sarasota, Bradenton reopening after storm shutdown

One of the best seafood restaurants in Sarasota, Bradenton reopening after storm shutdown

A popular Sarasota-Manatee seafood restaurant near the beach is set to reopen after being closed for more than six months following Hurricane Helene.

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H-T Ticket@Ticketsarasota16 Apr 2025
10 best waterfront restaurants in Sarasota area where the views are as good as the food heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
10 best waterfront restaurants in Sarasota area where the views are as good as the food

10 best waterfront restaurants in Sarasota area where the views are as good as the food

From flip-flops casual to fancy, these Sarasota-area dining spots serve up delicious food with a side of stunning scenery.

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Jimmy Geurts@JimmyGeurts6 Mar 2025
For this week's @TicketSarasota cover story, @wtatangelo and I rounded up the biggest restaurant news stories we reported on in February. heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
7 Sarasota restaurant openings, including waterfront; 0 closings, 1 ranked among US best

7 Sarasota restaurant openings, including waterfront; 0 closings, 1 ranked among US best

Seven Sarasota restaurant openings were reported this month, including a waterfront spot reopening, while one eatery ranked among the best in the U.S.

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H-T Ticket@Ticketsarasota3 Mar 2025
$4 million downtown Sarasota champagne bar and restaurant sets opening date heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
$4 million downtown Sarasota champagne bar and restaurant sets opening date

$4 million downtown Sarasota champagne bar and restaurant sets opening date

Downtown Sarasota champagne bar and restaurant serving caviar — boasting a $4 million price tag and bright pink facade — announces grand opening date.

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H-T Ticket@Ticketsarasota26 Feb 2025
What's the best restaurant in Florida near you? 12 top picks from local food writers heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
What's the best restaurant in Florida near you? 12 top picks from local food writers

What's the best restaurant in Florida near you? 12 top picks from local food writers

From fine dining to casual waterfront spots, these are Florida’s 12 must-try restaurants of the year.

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H-T Ticket@Ticketsarasota21 Feb 2025
Sarasota’s hottest new restaurant brings bold New Orleans flavors heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
Sarasota’s hottest new restaurant brings bold New Orleans flavors

Sarasota’s hottest new restaurant brings bold New Orleans flavors

Craving New Orleans flavors? This new Sarasota restaurant serves up the best po’ boys, fried chicken, gumbo, muffuletta — and smash burger — in town.

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Top 5 things to do in Sarasota this weekend (Feb. 20-23), including free outdoor fun heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
Top 5 things to do in Sarasota this weekend (Feb. 20-23), including free outdoor fun

Top 5 things to do in Sarasota this weekend (Feb. 20-23), including free outdoor fun

Looking for fun plans this weekend in Sarasota and Bradenton? From powerboat races to beloved food festivals, here are the top events.

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Siesta Beach ranked No. 1 in U.S. by Tripadvisor: Best hotels, restaurants, bars nearby heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
Siesta Beach ranked No. 1 in U.S. by Tripadvisor: Best hotels, restaurants, bars nearby

Siesta Beach ranked No. 1 in U.S. by Tripadvisor: Best hotels, restaurants, bars nearby

Siesta Beach is Tripadvisor's No. 1 U.S. beach for 2025! Discover the best hotels, restaurants, and bars nearby.

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H-T Ticket@Ticketsarasota19 Feb 2025
A favorite Sarasota restaurant has moved — here’s what to know before you go heraldtribune.com/story/ente…
A favorite Sarasota restaurant has moved — here’s what to know before you go

A favorite Sarasota restaurant has moved — here’s what to know before you go

One of the best Cuban restaurants in Sarasota has moved closer to downtown — here’s what to know before you go.

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