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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Detox, but make it cozy: Tucked in a converted farmhouse near downtown, Grateful Tonic is Sarasota’s holistic wellness and detox hub with infrared sauna, cold plunge, red light and compression therapy, plus massage, energy work, yoga and sound baths.
Find your rhythm: Whether you're itching to level up your salsa or dip into bachata, DK Dance Creations keeps Sarasota moving with multi-level group classes, private instruction and lively socials.
Go French this week: When that breakfast-lunch window needs an upgrade, L’Opera Bakery Bistro comes through with cozy French plates, good coffee, and housemade pastries and desserts that feel like a mini escape.
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The five stories Sarasota readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Downtown Sarasota restaurants and Manatee County establishments were among those receiving high-priority violations during recent health inspections.
Full story at heraldtribune.com ↗
Sarasota Memorial Hospital, the top hospital in the Sarasota-Bradenton metro area, has dropped from No.
Full story at heraldtribune.com ↗
The Mall at University Town Center (UTC) in Sarasota is set to introduce two new retailers this summer, with the opening of Florida's first James Avery Artisan Jewelry store on August 1.
Full story at bradenton.com ↗
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