Go global without leaving Lakewood Ranch with Wines Around The World, a tasting + pairing series by GROVE Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom. Your $20 ticket includes 4 unique wine samples paired with light hors d'oeuvres. Health & Safety Keeping your safety in mind during COVID-19, tables will be separated by at least 6’ and parties will have pre-assigned seats. Masks are recommended to enter and navigate the ballroom. Ticket and Seating Information Tables are available for group

I have had so many people reach out asking about my HCG injections journey that I wanted to create a blog post on what the process was like, what I ate, the injection process and so much more. As most of you know I have been struggling with weight loss for some time now. I have been going to Virtue of Health to get my health back in check and have had great results. My hormone and vitamin levels are finally normal. Now that they are Dr. Jaqlyn recommended I do a round of HCG

Great seafood, amazing views and a fun atmosphere? What gets better than that! If you are a local to Sarasota you probably have heard of Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar! I have gone to this restaurant since I moved down here 5 years ago. They always have fresh seafood and a great happy hour. The restaurant has been voted Best Raw Bar & Seafood Restaurant for 12 years in a row! I was invited in recently to test out there new menu that will be launching soon. Le

I had the pleasure to attend Bavaro's Pizza Media Night in downtown Sarasota yesterday. The restaurant brings a modern yet historic feel. Everything from fire pits and local art outside to amazing chandeliers and a gorgeous copper pizza oven. I was blown away how beautiful the restaurant was put together. The ambiance surely adds to the amazing dishes they serve. First we started off with the Caprese Martini. How fun was that drink! If you love martinis and love caprese I hig

One quote I like to live by is: "I'd rather be someone's shot of whiskey than everyone's cup of tea." This is perfectly fitting for the amazing festival we have coming up in April! The Seventh Annual Whiskey Obsession Festival is April 10 to 13 in Sarasota, Florida. It is the worlds largest whiskey festival in the United States how cool is that? Whiskey Obsession has four days of classes, tastings, lunch and dinner pairings, interactive panel discussions, VIP pours, a fabulou

Who loves margaritas, sunshine, amazing music and great food? If you answered yes to any of the above you better mark your calendar for the SRQ Margarita Festival - Saturday - May 25th 2pm to 10pm at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236) SRQ Margarita Festival is the perfect combination of fine tequila and music. The event will feature 12+ types of margaritas, great bands, food trucks, games, and a firework show to end the night. The m

I had the pleasure of attending the Pier 22 and Alexander Valley Vineyard's Winemaker dinner for Forks and Corks this week! When I arrived the set-up was simply gorgeous. From the long table with candles, to the sparkling chandeliers and all of the crystal wine glasses. I was greeted with a glass of Rose' Sangiovese from Alexander Valley Vineyard. The wine was very crisp, clean and I definitely look forward to purchasing a few bottles at the Grand Tasting Event at Forks and C