Natural Foods in Sarasota

In addition to traditional supermarkets like Publix, located in many shopping strips around town, Sarasota supports a variety of medium and large natural foods markets. Interestingly, Whole Foods has not turned out to be a category-killer in this area. Here's a sampling to select from:

Earth Origins (formerly The Granary)

• 1930 Stickney Pt Rd near the SW corner of S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
• 1279 S. Beneva Rd, at Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota FL 34232

Richards Food Emporium

• 2856 Ringling Blvd at Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota FL 34237
• 8207 Cooper Creek Blvd, University Park, Sarasota FL 34201
• 3226 Clark Road, east of Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL 34231
• 4053 Cattlemen Road at Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Whole Foods Market

• 1451 1st St at Central Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

Super Value Nutrition

• 4892 S.Tamiami Trail, The Landings, Sarasota FL 34231
• 5842 Bee Ridge Rd near Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota FL 34233

Trader Joe's (technically, a "specialty retail grocery store", rather than a health food store, Trader Joe's offers many healthful shopping options and the best prices in town to judge by its instant popularity)

• 4101 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231