The Art Marketer

06/07/2026

Packing for a cruise can make the difference between a good trip and a seamless one. You don't want to board the ship and set sail thinking you should've packed this or that. I've put together a list of things you may not have thought of, but you will be glad you have, much of which is also appropriate for small space living.

Packing for a cruise can make the difference between a good trip and a seamless one. You don't want to board the ship and set sail thinking you should've packed this or that. I've put together a list of things you may not have thought of, but you will be glad you have, much of which is also appropri...

05/26/2026

There were no shortage of options for dining on The Norwegian Star. From upscale French cuisine to Garden Buffet, we enjoyed a smorgasbord of restaurants over the course of our cruise.

There were no shortage of options for dining on The Norwegian Star. From upscale French cuisine to Garden Buffet, we enjoyed a smorgasbord of restaurants over the course of our cruise.

05/25/2026

A week into our Florida vacation, friends of ours convinced us to join them for a 10-day Caribbean Cruise on the Norwegian Cruise Line Star Ship. It was quite the adventure!

A week into our Florida vacation, friends of ours convinced us to join them for a 10-day Caribbean Cruise on the Norwegian Cruise Line Star Ship. It was quite the adventure!

05/06/2026

Inside a 19th-century Victorian house on the banks of the Manatee River, in Palmetto, Florida, two brothers from Rome are cooking the kind of Italian food that makes you want to cancel your other plans.

Inside a 19th-century Victorian house on the banks of the Manatee River, two brothers from Rome are cooking the kind of Italian food that makes you want to cancel your other plans.

05/03/2026

The Original Wolfie’s & Rascal House brings 70 years of deli tradition — pastrami on rye, chicken soup, Broadway ambiance and all — to the heart of the Rosemary District in Downtown Sarasota, Florida. If you love an authentic NY Deli, it does not disappoint. https://lisaefreedman.com/wolfies-in-sarasota-a-legendary-new-york-deli-finds-a-new-home-on-the-gulf-coast/

04/27/2026

Toasted Mango Cafe is the kind of restaurant that has quietly earned its status of good food and consistent hospitality over the years, becoming part of the fabric of Sarasota ever since Kim Duffy and Sandi Wagner — best friends turned business partners — opened the doors of their first location on North Tamiami Trail in 2011. Although they have since moved that location (as well as adding new locations). And in doing so, they have only continued to build on their original mission: providing homemade food, generous portions, fair prices, and the kind of warmth that makes you feel like a regular on your very first visit.

Toasted Mango Cafe is the kind of restaurant that has quietly earned its status of good food and consistent hospitality over the years, becoming part of the fabric of Sarasota ever since Kim Duffy and Sandi Wagner — best friends turned business partners — opened the doors of their first location...

04/24/2026

Not your typical Hotel Restaurant, Wink Wink at the Modern winks at convention and then delivers on personality, inspired by the classic food and atmosphere of the 1950's & 60's supper clubs and breezy tiki bars with a contemporary twist.

Not your typical Hotel Restaurant, Wink Wink at the Modern winks at convention and then delivers on personality, inspired by the classic food and atmosphere of the 1950's & 60's supper clubs and breezy tiki bars with a contemporary twist.

04/17/2026

Tucked away in a modest strip center on Siesta Drive in Sarasota, Florida, lies a culinary treasure that transports diners straight to the sun-drenched heel of Italy’s boot. Vino Vino is not just another Italian restaurant—it’s an authentic celebration of Pugliese cuisine, brought to life by passionate owners who’ve made it their mission to share the flavors of their homeland with the Gulf Coast.

Tucked away in a modest strip center on Siesta Drive in Sarasota, Florida, lies a culinary treasure that transports diners straight to the sun-drenched heel of Italy’s boot. Vino Vino is not just another Italian restaurant—it’s an authentic celebration of Pugliese cuisine, brought to life by p...

04/15/2026

The Granary in Sarasota, Fla. has been serving breakfast and lunch daily since August 2015 , quickly becoming a cherished neighborhood staple for locals and visitors alike. What started as a Scottish couple’s American dream has blossomed into one of the area’s most popular daytime dining destinations.

Nestled in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, The Granary has been serving breakfast and lunch daily since August 2015 , quickly becoming a cherished neighborhood staple for locals and visitors alike. What started as a Scottish couple’s American dream has blossomed into one of the area’s most...