Dining at Caragiulos   Caragiulos, as a family-operated restaurant and renowned for offering a family-friendly vibe while serving the best Italian cuisine in the area. Tasty appetizers include goat cheese mousse and eggplant caponata, mozzarella burrata with roasted tomatoes and basil, spinach and artichoke mousse, chicken liver pate with brown sugar shallots, roasted pepper hummus,…

Visiting Sarasota this spring? If you’re looking for entertainment while in Sarasota, then look no further than the Van Wenzel. There are several shows in the near future that will leave you laughing and singing along with the performers. The musical Bring It On, based on the hit movie, will be presented in April. This…

Bring Sunshine to Your Day at Caragiulos On those rare days in Sarasota, Florida, when the sun refuses shine, bring brightness to them with a meal at Caragiulos.  As one one of the city’s most renowned institutions, a visit to Caragiulos provides a lifetime of memories. Originally founded as a cozy storefront on Palm Avenue,…

Spring into Sarasota Sarasota in spring is a premier destination for sun-seekers, baseball aficionados and art and music enthusiasts. The city’s celebrated beaches afford visitors the ultimate in outdoor fun with many watersports and attractions keeping beachcombers satisfied.  When the Baltimore Orioles invade Sarasota for spring training, fans flock to watch their favored Orioles soar…

Our Caragiulos Italian-American Restaurant has been serving authentic Italian cuisine from handed-down family recipes since 1989. Dad Tony Caragiulo and his five sons came to Florida from Brooklyn, New York, to find a location for opening an Italian restaurant. They spent two weeks traveling around Florida and had no luck until Dad spotted the vacant…

The Italians definitely discovered something special with their cooking, and Italian food has become popular across the United States. However, many people stick with chain restaurants and don’t know about the diversity of Italian cuisine. At Caragiulos, we specialize in old family recipes you and your fellow diners are sure to love. Family and food…

While in Sarasota, one of the ways that I like to avoid the cooler days is to visit art museums. The Art Center Sarasota has a wide variety of modern pieces that I like. The exhibits tend to change more frequently at this location than some of the others in the city. The John and…

Will you be celebrating New Year’s Eve tonight in Sarasota? If so, you will be very happy to know that there are a number of fun things to do in this great city. One of the events that one can attend is the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota New Year’s eve block party. It starts at 8 p.m.…

When a break is necessary from White Christmases and chilly New Years celebrations, it’s time to consider spending the winter season in Sarasota, Florida. With an average of 75 degrees F and sand instead of snow, why not enjoy the warmth? Sarasota is known for its beaches, but the City also offers museums, art centers,…

Get ready for the holidays as the parades begin in Sarasota. Hundreds of people take part in the parade, and there are thousands of viewers who line the sidewalks and streets. The annual holiday parade takes place in early December. There is a new theme each year, but it is sure to put a smile…