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‘Tis the time of year to get festive and jolly! For your event plans this holiday season and beyond, we invite you to have a look at some of the top caterers and event spaces to use for your next event. Below are some great restaurants and caterers that are available to bring you their talents in so many ways. Please support them and enjoy the party!
original store, with an island twist, and offers a variety of staple groceries and fresh produce, meat and dairy. They stock a wide selection of beer and wine, as well as to-go prepared foods
for easy picnics. Siesta Village Liquors is located next door to Siesta Market offering top shelf and name brand liquors, bar accessories and is the Village’s only full-service liquor store.
With family members continuing to join the team, the Morton family will always be an integral
part of the Sarasota community. An important anniversary celebrated recent- ly was the Firehouse Chili Cookoff host- ed by Morton’s for the 22nd year with proceeds benefiting the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund. The family established and maintains their Morton Culinary Education Fund which awards scholarships to area students interested in pursuing a culinary career. Their two locations are 1924 S. Osprey Avenue, Sarasota (941-955-9856) and on Siesta Key at 206 Canal Road, (941-349- 1474).
“We continue to create a hometown customer shopping experi- ence which is one of the most important thingsweoffer. Ofcourse,welovewhen
Morton’s Gourmet Market & Catering
Morton’s Gourmet Market
1924 S. Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, 941-955-9856 www.mortonsmarket.com
Siesta Market
206 Canal Road, Sarasota, 941-349-1474 www.siestamarket.com
For over 50 years, Morton’s Gourmet Market has been Sarasota’s go-to shop for all things related to fine foods and wine. A family-owned business led by father and son team Eddie and Todd Morton; the store has a reputation for offering exceptional customer experience. Their Osprey Avenue store is the center of their operation, with its full-scale deli and gourmet-to-go specialties, an extensive selec- tion of prime meats, seafood and a wonderful bakery with coffee avail- able. Morton’s has everything one might need for entertaining or host- ing a fund raiser, including an impressive array of fine wines and craft beers, exotic cheeses, and beautiful floral arrangements.
Local residents and visitors alike turn to Morton’s during any holiday for their bountiful and beautifully prepared gift baskets and the convenience of their complete dinner menus as well as fully prepared foods. Morton’s is also known for their award-winning catering depart- ment, which has handled events of all sizes with a full menu of party favorites as well as custom planning services.
A few years ago, Morton’s expanded its locations to include two storefronts on Siesta Key. Siesta Market is a smaller version of their
Let us do the work at your next event. From formal affairs to small gatherings, Morton’s offers full-service catering and bar with custom menus and top-notch service.
You can take the credit. We won’t tell.
Serving the Sarasota area for over 50 years
Historic Southside Village ∙ 1924 South Osprey Avenue Sarasota ∙ (941) 955-9856 ∙ MortonsMarket.com
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