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The Florida State Fair: A Festival of Fun, Food, and More!

Feb 13
2 min

The Florida State Fair: A Festival of Fun, Food, and More!

The Florida State Fair - the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Every year, this event brings together people from all over the state to celebrate, have fun, and indulge in some of the best food and entertainment around. Whether you're a lifelong Floridian or just visiting, the Florida State Fair is the place to be if you're looking for a good time! The Florida State Fair is here until February 20th! One of the highlights of the Florida State Fair is

laurielivinlife

Mar 26, 2021
1 min

About Laurie

Hi..I'm Laurie.👋 If you are new to following me...Hi & welcome to my world!🌎 I love great food🌮 & drinks🥂, traveling✈ & finding new amazing hotels/restaurants & living my life to the fullest.❤ I am married💍 & have a huge family of pups🐶 & a cat🐱 living in the sunshine state🌴 but I am from NY.🍎 When I found this backdrop at @selfiewrldtampa I knew it was for me.💕 I wear my heart on my sleeve & I am super loyal & adventurous.🏃‍♀️ I am 100% a ride or die🙌..but have f

laurielivinlife

Feb 19, 2021
1 min

Seven Seas Food Festival - Seaworld

I had a blast at SeaWorld Orlando #sevenseasfoodfestival this weekend!🥂 #hosted You can explore more than 50 fresh global cuisine 🍽 choices to pair with over 75 wine🍷/cocktail selections & 75 craft beers.🍻 This is happening every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Now thru May 9!❤ Make sure to purchase a lanyard so you can save money on your samples & they also have some amazing concerts lined up every weekend!🎶 What is better than that?🥰 https://seaworld.com/orlando/events/

Grand Opening Winn-Dixie -Lakewood Ranch

laurielivinlife

Nov 10, 2020
1 min

Grand Opening Winn-Dixie -Lakewood Ranch

There is a new Winn-Dixie in town & I am obsessed! #sponsored I attended the Grand Opening of the Winn-Dixie - Lakewood Ranch (11525 State Rd 70 E Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202) location & could not believe all of the amazing deals! Everything from the wine/beer selection to all of the meat & delicious seafood.. all at amazing prices. (head over to my stories to see some of the amazing deals) I made sure to get stocked up & I even got my wine advent calendar for only $59! You defi

Fleming's Steakhouse SRQ - February Chef's Table

laurielivinlife

Feb 11, 2020
2 min

Fleming's Steakhouse SRQ - February Chef's Table

It is my favorite time again! Where I get to try out the new Chef's Table menu at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Sarasota. Every two months a new Chef's Table is created by one of my favorite local chefs, Chef Matt Nabor! As always it was another fabulous experience at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar -Sarasota. It is one of my favorite places for a date night on the weekends. I started the night off with my favorite a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed oliv

laurielivinlife

Feb 3, 2020
3 min

Valentine's Day at TooJay's Deli

Are you looking for the perfect Valentine's Day date night? Look no further my friends! Love is in the air at TooJay's Deli! just in time for Valentine’s Day, the $25.99 Sweetheart “Dinner for Too” menu is back now through Sunday, February 16th. You get a choice of two soups or salads, two entrées from TooJay’s Dinner for Too menu, two non-alcoholic beverages (upgrade to beer or wine for $3) & a choice of a dessert to share. Redeem your dinner coupon HERE. Tell me where you c

laurielivinlife

Jan 31, 2020
2 min

TSG Sarasota - 6th Annual Bestie Brunch

Grab your besties and mark your calendars for Sunday, March 8th - 11:30am to 1:30pm! The Scout Guide Sarasota, Anna Maria, Boca Grande Presents: The 6th Annual Bestie Brunch in honor of International Women's Day! The 6th Annual Bestie Brunch is being held in celebration of International Women's Day, the Cambira way at Mote Marine Labratory & Aquarium! Tableseide Catering will create a delicious 4-course seated brunch each perfectly paired with tasty wines from the Cambria Wi

Cassariano Italian Eatery - UTC Sarasota

laurielivinlife

Jan 30, 2020
2 min

Cassariano Italian Eatery - UTC Sarasota

I had the pleasure last night of dining at Cassariano Italian Eatery at UTC Sarasota. Italian food is my favorite cuisine and being from New York I am always looking for new spots in Sarasota, Florida to find amazing Italian dishes! The restaurant’s name is a combination of both partners last names; Luca Cassani and Antonio Pariano, both born and raised in Northern Italy. After years working together in the restaurant business both Luca & Antonio made the decision to venture

laurielivinlife

Jan 29, 2020
2 min

13th Annual Forks & Corks - SRQ

It's that time of year again! The 13th Annual Forks & Corks had arrived and the weather was perfect! If you read my blog post from last year you know that the 12th Annual Forks & Corks had to be moved to a later date in May because of the dangerous thunderstorms. A ton of rain is something you do not want to have to deal with while at the Ringling Museum. There is plenty of marble and tile so you are bound to slip! This year we ended up with perfect weather! All sun and a bea

laurielivinlife

Jan 13, 2020
1 min

Superbowl at Duffy's Sports Grill

Do you have plans for the Super Bowl? Duffy's Sports Grill is auctioning off two of their Best “Big Game” Seats at their Tampa location (1580 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa) for the big game on February 2nd. The package is a $400 value, because of all the great add-ons and 100% of all proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Florida on behalf of Duffy's Foundation. Not only will you have a great time but you will also but donating to an amazing cause. What gets better than that?

laurielivinlife

Jan 10, 2020
3 min

Top 5 Pizza Places - SRQ

As most of you know I am from New York and that is the capital for amazing pizza. Also my husband is from Chicago and to me is a close runner up for delicious pizza in the US. I have been in Sarasota for 5 years now and have explored a good amount of pizza places in the area. Have I had a chance to try every pizza place. No I wish! I wanted to share with you my top five pizza places in SRQ in no particular order! 1. Evie's Tavern Evie's has several locations around our area.

laurielivinlife

Nov 13, 2019
3 min

Savor St. Pete 2019

I had the pleasure of attending Savor St. Pete this year and this was the events first year. I was blown away how well it was put together and had so many options for delicious food and drinks. There was literally something there for everyone! The event was November 2nd and 3rd at Straub Waterfront Park (St. Petersburg, Florida) . Tons of great food, wine, cocktails and microbrews! A percentage of ticket sales from the event also benefited The Art Institute of Tampa. There we

Fleming's Steakhouse SRQ - November Chef's Table

laurielivinlife

Nov 7, 2019
2 min

Fleming's Steakhouse SRQ - November Chef's Table

It is that amazing time again my friends! Where I get to try out the new Chef's Table menu at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Sarasota. Every two months a new Chef's Table is created by one of my favorite local chefs, Chef Matt Nabor! As always it was another fabulous experience at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar -Sarasota. Everyone is always so nice and the atmosphere is very elegant. It is one of my favorite places for a date night on the weekends. I started t

laurielivinlife

Aug 30, 2019
3 min

Duffy's Sports Grill - Football Menu

Who is excited that football is back! I know I am and I am always looking for new sports bars and different menus to try out for the games during football season. Even if you are not a huge football fan..you can be a huge foodie fan and Duffy's Sports Grill hits the nail on the head for all the delicious food finds. Duffy's Sports Grill has always been one of my favorite restaurants and now they have upped their game. There football menu game that is! There new football menu

SRQ - June/July Fleming's Steakhouse Chef's Table

laurielivinlife

Jun 19, 2019
3 min

SRQ - June/July Fleming's Steakhouse Chef's Table

I had the pleasure of dining with Fleming's Steakhouse Sarasota for the June/July Chef's table. As I am sure you all remember my delicious food from the March Chef's Table with Chef Matt Nabor. I didn't think it could happen but this months menu is even better than the last! Chef Matt Nabor always selects the freshest local ingredients and comes up with the most creative chef table menu's every month. As always I had to start my night off with one of Fleming's Steakhouse crea

laurielivinlife

May 9, 2019
3 min

Forks & Corks 2019

Were you able to attend any of the Forks & Corks events this past week? There were so many amazing winemaker pairing dinners offered at several Sarasota-Manatee Originals participating restaurants from May 2nd - 4th. These dinners gave you opportunities to learn more about the local restaurants, wineries and have them all paired into a fun educational event. This year I was able to attend Forks & Corks University Master Class on Saturday - May 4th at Micheal's on East. Forks

laurielivinlife

Dec 28, 2018
1 min

Spicy Tuna Wreath

Not ready to take down your Holiday decorations? Me neither!😣 Check out this Spicy Tuna Wreath for one last Holiday homage.🎄 🔹️Spicy Tuna Wreath Ingredients:🔹️ 8oz. cream cheese 2 tbsp Parsley 2 tbsp Onion 2 tbsp Chili sauce 1 tsp Tabasco sauce 1 tsp garlic powder 12 oz. can solid white tuna Sliced green olives 🔹️Instructions:🔹️ 1. Combine all ingredients (except olives) and mix well. 2. Form into wreath shape and “decorate” with olive slices. 3. Serve with pork

laurielivinlife

Dec 24, 2018
2 min

Low Carb Peppermint Roll

🍭Low Carb Peppermint Roll🍭 🔹️Ingredients:🔹️ 1 cup almond flour 4 tbsp butter, melted 3 large eggs ¼ cup psyllium husk powder ¼ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup coconut milk ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup erythritol 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking powder All natural red food coloring All natural green food coloring 🔹️Filling Ingredients:🔹️ 8 oz cream cheese, softened 8 tbsp butter, softened ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup erythritol ¼ tsp liquid stevia 1 tsp peppermint extract Combine all ingredients a

laurielivinlife

Dec 19, 2018
1 min

Hot Chocolate on a stick

Hot chocolate on a stick? Sign me up!🎅🎄👌 🔹️Hot Chocolate Sticks Ingredients:🔹️ 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 2/3 cup Swerve 3 tbsp butter 2 packets Mayan Mocha KETO//KREME™ (purchase keto kreme in bio) 4 cups chocolate chips, sugar free Sticks (lollipop, popsicle, sugar free candy canes) Optional: Keto Marshmallows, Cocoa powder, crushed sugar free candy canes 🔹️Instructions:🔹️ 1. Add heavy cream and swerve to sauce pan 2. Whisk while bringing to a boil over medium heat.

laurielivinlife

Dec 18, 2018
1 min

Christmas Skewers

What BETTER way to channel some festive food than these easy Christmas Skewers! 🎅 This recipe is easy to accommodate all flavor palettes, just use your favorite red, white, and green foods!☃️ 🎄Easy Christmas Skewers🎄 🔹️Ingredients:🔹️ Grape tomatoes Mozzarellas balls Jumbo green olives Mini Skewers 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tables spoons Swerve Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 🔹️Instructions:🔹️ 1. Whisk together olive oil, re