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

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

Holidays can be overwhelming. Some of us have family that is out of town and we are not able to get together with during Thanksgiving. Sometimes we just don't feel like cooking twelve courses. Maybe we just want to treat ourselves and our family to a fun night out and enjoy moms homemade cooking all together. Look no further my friends. I have already made your Thanksgiving resesrvations. Put that apron up and follow me over to Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar. I had the pleasure o

I am sure most of you have been to Bonefish Grill before? I mean who doesn't love the Bang Bang Shrimp and fresh fish choices? Recently Bonefish Grill has launched a perfect date night meal. The Mixed Grill Dinner for two. You get to choose One Starter - Coconut or Bang Bang Shrimp, Two salads - House or Caesar, Three Signature Sides and you get Four Wood-Grilled Selections -Atlantic Salmon with chimichurri, Argentinian Red Shrimp, Filet Mignon skewer, and Key West Ahi Tuna t

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

How many times have you craved moms home-cooking but didn't know where to go and find such a delicious meal? How about wanting breakfast for dinner but all of your breakfast places closed at 2:30pm? What about wanting to have a glass of wine or a mimosa with your meal and realizing they don't sell alcohol at the diner you are at? Well I have found the solution to all of your problems. I was able to dine at Metro Diner in Sarasota a few nights ago and it did not disappoint. I

Have you ever just wanted to get away for a night or a few days and didn't want to make the long drive somewhere or couldn't afford it? Something I have learned over the past few years that is some of the best get-a-ways are in your own backyard. Now stay-cations are my favorite kind of vacations! I decided to venture over to one of my favorite hotels in downtown Sarasota for an overnight stay just to get away with my husband. Embassy Suites Downtown Sarasota is the perfect a

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

Have you ventured over to Lemon Tree Kitchen in downtown Sarasota yet? If you are looking for a fun modern restaurant with healthy options Lemon Tree Kitchen is definitely for you! Today I was able to have lunch at Lemon Tree Kitchen with my favorite foodie gal pal @LetsEatSRQ. Lemon Tree Kitchen provides healthy dining options that appeal to the everyday diner in a relaxed casual atmosphere. Lemon Tree Kitchen has wholesome clean ingredients, everything is made with love and

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

The 29th Florida Winefest is right around the corner! Who is excited? I know I am! Great food, amazing wine and fun times for a week straight! There are so many exciting events to prepare for April 4th - April 7th. Here is the line-up of events: Thursday, April 4: Pique Nique Sur la Baie Winefest Style “Where the Guests are the Show” (11am to 3pm) Enjoy a fabulous Thursday luncheon featuring the best flavors in town. Winefest presents Pique Nique Sur La Baie! Join them under

I had the pleasure of trying out the new menu at Overture Restaurant in the Art Ovation Hotel!🍽 Everything was amazing! We started with a delicious Charcuterie Palette, Gulf Coast Shrimp Cocktail & Maine Lobster Mac & Cheese. I am not sure which Prelude was my fav they were all that good!! The Lobster Mac & Cheese was like nothing I have ever had before. The wild mushrooms & white cheese fondue with melt in your mouth maine lobster.🤤 We also tried out some amazing cocktails

The 5th Annual PORK-OUT in Curtis Hixon Park on February 16th. Come & Join us! Get ready to enjoy all things true Southerners live by! Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! It's a great day of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. This is what you will receive with admission: -All guests receive a Souvenir Glass For Tastings. -All You Care To Taste Beer and Bourbon Tastings as you stroll fro

Plans next Thursday? Join me for the Highball Cocktail Competition!🥃 HighBall will showcase craft cocktails created by Tampa Bay's top mixologists with either whisky, vodka, gin, or rum as they compete to win the title of ‘Tampa Bay’s Best Cocktail’ at HighBall.🍹 Plus, bites by local restaurants, entertainment, & more.❤ Click HERE. Use code "Fitlife for a discount on your tickets!🤗 Make sure to stop by & say hi when you see me! Cheers!🥂 #tampaevents #laurielivinlife #life

#sponsored ...Thanks so much Wonder Slim Diet for these healthy goodies.🤗 I have been on the go since October so it is nice to have some healthy easy options to eat/cook at home.❤ Right now you can go to www.wonderslim.com & enter your email & get 21 free meals!🥗 Go check them out. They have a keto, diabetic & seniors diet plans coming soon as well!🍃 #weightlosscoach #nutritionprogram #lifestyleblogger #florida #srqlife #fashionblogger #floridagirl #sarasotablogger #laurie

CBD oil has SO many benefits for both your body & your mind...there are SO many people who have tried and fell in LOVE with the power of CBD.❤ So what are the benefits of it? WELL, let’s start with your mind.. CBD oil can help relieve: 🔹️Anxiety 🔹️Depression 🔹️Insomnia 🔹️Panic disorder 🔹️OCD 🔹️PTSD And even neurological disorders. Just to name a FEW things.👍 CBD also does the body good helping with: 🔹️ Pain relief & inflammation 🔹️Migraine/headache relief 🔹️Red

Make your own bath bombs for National#Bubblebath Day!🛀 Self care is the best care.💕 🔹️Bath Bomb Ingredients:🔹️ 1 cup baking soda 1/2 cup citric acid 1/2 cup Epsom salts 1 tsp water 2 tsp your choice of essential oil 1 pack MCT//143™ (shop ketones link in my bio) 4-6 drops of your choice food coloring bath bomb mold 🔹️Instructions:🔹️ 1. Place the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well. 2. In a separate container, mix the liquid ingredients together. 3. Slowly add th

I’m slowly learning that even if I react, it won’t change anything, it won’t make people suddenly love & respect me, it won’t magically change their minds. Sometimes it’s better to just let things be, let people go, don’t fight for closure, don’t ask for explanations, don’t chase answers & don’t expect people to understand where you’re coming from. I’m slowly learning that life is better lived when you don’t center it on what’s happening around you & center it on what’s h

🎉🎉🎉GIVEAWAY🎉🎉🎉 10k followers on my insta! I am blown away! 😍 As a big thank you I have teamed up with Creative Loafing Tampa for an amazing giveaway!💥 Two tickets to the cocktail competition of the year!!🤗 Enter here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsOHwWVhYuM/ Contest ends Monday, January 7th at midnight EST. Winner will be announced on my insta stories on Tuesday, January 8th. Goodluck! Cheers!🍾 #tampaevents #florida #srqlife #sarasotafoodie #sarasotablogger #srqfood