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Morton’s Gourmet Market & Catering
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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 original store, with an island twist, and offers a variety of staple gro- ceries 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 communi- ty. An important anniversary celebrated recently was the Firehouse Chili Cookoff hosted by Morton’s for the 21st year with proceeds benefiting the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund. The family established and maintains their Morton Culinary Education Fund which awards schol- arships 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 experiencewhichisoneofthemostimportantthingsweoffer. Of course, we love when you shop and say hello. Whether stopping by for freshly baked cookies and gourmet coffee, shopping for the week or planning those larger catered events and holiday dinners, we make sure ourserviceisefficientsothatyourvisitismemorable.”- EddieMorton
Ophelia’s on the Bay
9105 Midnight Pass Rd. Siesta Key, 941-349-2212 www.opheliasonthebay.net
Ophelia's on the Bay, located at 9105 Midnight Pass Road on the south end of Siesta Key, (941-349-2212), is Sarasota's
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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