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Etrusco Ristorante Toscano Italian, Mediterranean, Casual/Family, Banquet/Party Room 430 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 957-0700  Excellent Italian food. Comfortable atmosphere. Nice staff. Restaurant was closed at the time of our original reservation. We came back the next day. And, our order got mixed up. But, on the whole, a wonderful restaurant.

#2	Thailand Restaurant Thai 2238 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota (941) 927-8424  I've been all over Thailand from 1960 to 2006; Bangkok, Chang Mai, Udorn, Phitsanulok, you name it. This place is like stepping back into the finest that Thailand can offer. Try it. Lloyd Herman