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MICHAEL’S ON EAST BRINGS THE FLAVORS OF NEW ORLEANS TO SARASOTA WITH SEPTEMBER EPICUREAN MENU
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September's featured menu celebrates the distinctive Creole and Cajun traditions of the Crescent City, inspired in part by Michael Klauber's early career at the legendary Arnaud's Restaurant. SARASOTA, Fla. — September 2026 — Michael's On East invites guests to experience the unmistakable flavors of New Orleans with its September Epicurean Menu, a ...
Selby Gardens Members now Receive 10% off at The Green Orchid through October 31!
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Restaurant
SARASOTA, Fla. — Selby Gardens members have even more to savor this season with a special dining benefit at The Green Orchid by Michael's On East.  Now through October 31, Selby Gardens members will receive 10% off their dining experience at The Green Orchid, in addition to the current 10% member discount available at the Selby Café. The ...
Michael’s On East Earns 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award
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Restaurant
—Michael's On East Among the World's Top Destinations for Wine— Sarasota, FL (June 29, 2026) — Michael's On East has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2026 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world's best restaurants for wine. "The restaurant industry is rapidly transforming as diners become more selective about w...
Michael's On East Expands Gatsby Hour with New Lounge Bites and Elevated Zero-Proof Offerings
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Restaurant
SARASOTA, FL — Michael's On East is enhancing its popular Gatsby Hour with new lounge bites and an expanded selection of zero-proof beverages, offering guests even more ways to enjoy Sarasota's iconic Contemporary Supper Club. Inspired by the glamour and convivial spirit of the classic American supper club, Gatsby Hour takes place in Michael's...
Michael’s On East Unveils Glamorous Reinvention as Legendary Sarasota Dining Destination Begins 40th Anniversary Celebration
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Restaurant
The iconic Florida restaurant reopens following a transformative redesign inspired by the Golden Age of Glamour and the timeless elegance of 1930s supper clubs SARASOTA, FL — June 1, 2026 — One of Florida's most celebrated independent restaurants is entering a bold new era. Michael's On East, the award-winning Sarasota dining institution renowned f...
Introducing THE ZERO-PROOF COLLECTION at Michael’s On East
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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Introducing THE ZERO-PROOF COLLECTION at Michael's On EastA refined, alcohol-free experience designed for modern dining Sarasota, FL — Michael's On East is proud to unveil THE ZERO-PROOF COLLECTION, a thoughtfully curated selection of zero-proof cocktails, wines, spirits, and beers designed to elevate the dining ...
Celebrating Compassion: Michael & Terri Klauber Named 2026 Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Honorees
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On March 26, 2026, community leaders, philanthropists, and supporters gathered at The Ritz-Carlton for an inspiring luncheon hosted by The Salvation Army. The occasion marked the presentation of the prestigious Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award—an honor bestowed upon individuals whose generosity and service have made a lasting impact on the community. ...
Michael's On East Featured On Rich Tyson's "Live Where Others Vacation"
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Sarasota Realtor, self-described foodie and lover of all things Sarasota, Rich Tyson, features Michael's On East in his December 26, 2025 Vlog Post. Check it out, then come see the new spaces for yourself; book a reservation at BestFood.com! 
The Candy Cane Club Debuts at The Green Orchid: A Festive Holiday Bar Experience in Celebration of Selby Gardens’ Lights in Bloom
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Restaurant
Sarasota, FL – Michael's On East is pleased to announce the launch of The Candy Cane Club, a whimsical new holiday bar located inside The Green Orchid Restaurant at Selby Botanical Gardens. Open nightly at 7 PM through January 3, The Candy Cane Club invites guests to sip, sparkle, and celebrate the season with festive cocktails and joyful holiday a...