This page is dedicated to our local friends who are like-minded in SERVING The Sarasota and manatee community TO achieve BETTER health IN function, FITNESS, AND FUEL.

FUNCTION

flexible athlete

Julie Donnelly, LMT has been a licensed sports massage therapist working with athletes and active adults since 1989. The developer of the Julstro Method, Julie has worked with professional, endurance, world-class and local athletes, teaching them Focused Flexibility Training® self-treatments they use to keep their muscles and joints from being over-strained and injured.

Visit the website at Flexibleathlete.com

sugar orthopedics

Sugar Orthopaedics handles surgical and non-surgical treatments for muscular and skeletal problems of all types. Only one in 20 of our patients require surgery, and while at times surgery may be the right choice, they believe in first exhausting all other options.

Visit the website at Drsugar.md

Fitness

10 ten fitness

10 Ten offers one-on-one total body workouts using the superslow method on MedX equipment. 10Ten Fitness, comes from the ideology that clients aim to take 10 seconds to raise the weight and 10 seconds to lower the weight. Sessions last approximately 20-30 minutes and are recommended 1-2 times per week. Benefits include muscle gain, improved bone density, increased metabolism, decreased back pain, and stress relief.

Visit the website at 10tenfitness.com

bodybar pilates

At BODYBAR Sarasota, they offer a modern approach to group fitness classes rooted in Reformer Pilates techniques. Their skilled instructors and clean studio deliver the positive energy you need to reach your wellness goals.

Visit the website at Bodybarpilates.com/studios/sarasota/

pathos community

Join a community of local men on Lido Beach Thursdays at 7am for a no fee 1 hour full body beach workout including swimming, running, and resistance training. Workouts differ every week and is open for adult men only.

Visit the Instagram page at Instagram.com/pathos.community

seaward CrossFit

At Seaward CrossFit, they believe health and fitness is a tool to help individuals reach their peak self expression. It is their duty to help you reach a higher quality of life through using hard work and discipline to create a happy, confident, and physically capable individual who is ready to take on whatever challenges the seas ahead might bring.

Visit the website at Seawardcrossfit.com

Shack yoga and fitness

Infrared heated power flow & movement studios with locations in downtown Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch. All levels are welcome.

Visit the website at Shackyogafitness.com

No Limits Jiu-jitsu

No Limits martial arts in training center specializes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and self-defense. They are centrally located giving easy access to the Sarasota, Bradenton, Ellenton, and Palmetto areas. From your first class you will realize that they are different from any other school, and it begins with our unique way of teaching and the techniques we teach. The class environment is positive and friendly.

Visit the website at Nolimitsbjj.com

99 Bottles Run Club

Although we are not a big fan of beer, 99 bottles hosts their Run Club on Wednsdays. Run a 5k every Wednesday evening starting at 6pm in Downtown Sarasota.

Visit the website at 99bottles.net

Fuel

green zebra CAFE

Locations in Downtown & St. Armand’s Circle. Serving organic eats and specialty drinks.

Visit the website at Greenzebracafe.com

green Orchid by Michaels ON East

The garden-to-table eatery will be operated by Michaels On East, with the Drs. Andrew and Judith Economos Rooftop Edible Garden providing fresh produce for a seasonally inspired menu. The garden was planned, planted, and is maintained by Operation EcoVets, a non-profit organization that provides personal, educational, and professional growth opportunities for military veterans.

Visit the website at Bestfood.com

iNDIGENOUS RESTAURANT

Indigenous’ menu of seasonal American cuisine changes progressively throughout the year based on peak ingredient availability. With a focus on sustainable seafood, they work closely with local fisherman, artisans, and farmers to maintain the highest quality.

Visit the website page at Indigenoussarasota.com

ionie Organic Cafe

Every meal they prepare for you is organic, plant-based, and gluten-free. They promise you will experience the ease of finding nutritious solutions tailored to your dietary needs, ensuring your well-being is never compromised.

Visit the website page at Ionie.com

LiLA

Lila focuses on healthy, organic vegetable centric menu items, many of which are vegan and vegetarian. Their meat and fish items are grass-fed, sustainable, and wild. Ingredients are of the highest quality, simple, straight forward and clean. They use good cooking oils, sprouted grains and alternative flours. Even our Wine List supports small farm producers who use organic and biodynamic farming practices.

Visit the website page at Lilasrq.com

Organic farmer’s table

Fresh ingredients without ever compromising flavor. They are on a mission to build a better food system from the ground up by feeding you farm fresh food from our local farming communities. Being conscientious of where and how food is sourced along with health benefits is prioritized as well as supporting our local farmers.

Visit the website page at Organicfarmerstable.com

PaLMA COffee

Palma was started for the love of coffee and it has become a tool for communities, both at origin but also in our hometown of Sarasota, Florida. They travel to origin and source coffee directly from producers whose work showcases a responsibility to the environment and to their craft.

Visit the website page at Palmacoffee.com

Passion Roots

They take pride in offering freshly crafted organic acai bowls, smoothies, juices, and more! All of their signature bowls are freshly blended to order, as well as our juices are freshly pressed to order. They are strict when it comes to ingredients - everything is organic.

Visit the website page at Passionrootsacai.com

State Street Eating House

Great food starts with the highest quality product and fresh seasonal fare, which is prepared with inordinate attention to detail by their outstanding culinary team.

Visit the website page at Statestreetsrq.com

Toastique

Toastique is a boutique gourmet toast and juice bar offering a fresh, chic experience that perfectly transitions from early on-the-go breakfast to corporate lunch to post sweat session fuel up. Toastique offers fresh, seasonal and responsibly sourced products.

Visit the website page at Toastique.com/sarasota

FuN

The Ringling

The Ringling brings the past and contemporary culture to life with extraordinary experiences throughout our 66-acre campus in Sarasota, Florida.  The estate includes the Museum of Art, the Circus Museum, the 1920s mansion Ca’ d’Zan, the Historic Asolo Theatre, the Bayfront Gardens, and more.

Visit the website at Ringling.org

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens provides 45 acres of bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional history.  Established by forward thinking women of their time, Selby Gardens is composed of the 15-acre Downtown Sarasota campus and the 30-acre Historic Spanish Point campus in the Osprey area of Sarasota County, Florida.  

Visit the website at Selby.org

Lido Beach

Our favorite beach to catch waves and rays of sun.

Visit the website at Visitsarasota.com/

Compound Boardshop

Your favorite source for all things board related for the outdoors: surf, skate, skim, paddle, and more.

Visit the website at Compoundboardshop.com/