If you see a crowd wrapped around the building in Florida, odds are it’s one of these nonstop-line restaurants.

From flip-flop casual to date-night worthy, here are Sarasota’s best new restaurants worth your time and money.

St. Augustine Beach sits on Anastasia Island, just minutes from historic St. Augustine, yet it exists in its own delightful bubble of laid-back coastal charm.

Kayakers can explore the peaceful waters of Salt Run, a tidal lagoon where manatees often make surprise appearances, their gentle presence a reminder of Florida’s unique wildlife. The park’s ...