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Your guide to Entertainment, Dining, Nightlife, Arts, Attractions, and Events by the editors of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune for Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton.

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune was founded in 1925. Today, more than 85 years later, our company has transformed from a newspaper to a diversified media company known as the Herald-Tribune Media Group.

The HTMG's mission is to be the most trusted and valued source of news and information in the market we serve. From our state-of-the-art headquarters in downtown Sarasota, the HTMG offers the most comprehensive local daily reporting in the region through traditional and digital news products, advancing our role as the information leader in Southwest Florida.



Geier's Sausage Kitchen has a long history of producing only the highest quality of Sausage and luncheon meats.

This Tradition dates back over 60 years to a small town in Germany. Karl Geier started working in his father's meat market and sausage kitchen at an early age. He learned the trade under his father's watchful eye and received his Master Sausage Maker Diploma "Metzgermeister Brief" under the strict rules of the German Sausage Maker's Guild.


Westfield Sarasota enjoys an enviable location on the Tamiami Trail (Route 41) in close proximity to popular Florida beaches and tourist attractions. With the opening of the property’s Costco, H&M, and Old Navy, local shoppers are able to access convenience and value within one community shopping destination seamlessly integrating a broad offering of dining, fashion, leisure and entertainment. Go to Westfield Sarasota Square.



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