Sarasota, a foodie mecca on the Gulf Coast of Florida, is renowned for its costal chic alfresco dining and world-class mouth-watering food. Discover the heart and soul of Sarasota and enjoy a culinary adventure around award-winning eateries during the annual Savour Sarasota Restaurant Week (1st - 14th June).

The 14-day dining event showcases the award-winning restaurants and chefs in Sarasota, all of which have helped the city earn the distinction of having the highest concentration of Zagat-rated restaurants in Florida. Visitors can choose from over 30 restaurants on offer and sample everything from Peruvian platters at Darwin on 14th, tasty tapas at the downtown Sangria Tapas Bar and traditional Floridian cuisine at Michael's On East. These foodie feasts at Sarasota's premier restaurants won't break the bank as guests can enjoy multi-course meals from just £10 per person for lunch and £17 for dinner.

Visitors are spoilt for choice for beachfront and dockside dining offering fresh seafood and succulent meats complimented with organic, seasonal ingredients that support local farms in the area. For a real taste of the sea, seafood lovers can head to Siesta Key Oyster Bar for oysters washed down with a cold beer (or two!) The Blue Rooster Restaurant is the place to be at the weekend; visitors can listen to some live tunes and experience traditional southern hospitality that Florida is famous for.

For further information on Savour Sarasota please visit www.savorsarasota.com

Seven nights at the Ritz Carlton Hotel costs from £1,280 per person based on two people sharing a double room from 6th - 13th June 2013.
This includes return flights with British Airways from London Gatwick to Tampa. To book visit www.americaasyoulikeit.com or call 020 8742 8299

Visit Sarasota County is located on the West Coast of Florida, 45 minutes from Tampa and just one and half hour's drive from Orlando. The area has beautiful, white sand beaches, wildlife and a string of unspoilt natural islands, comprising what many refer to as 'hidden Florida'.

For further information on Visit Sarasota County please visit www.visitsarasota.org

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