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A bar area at Lolitas Cocina featuring a long counter with leather barstools, a stacked stone wall with cactus decor, and a ceiling covered in greenery.

3 New Clearwater Beach Restaurants Worth Strolling For

From tacos and tequila to old-fashioned ice cream sundaes, Opal Sol’s newest streetside dining spots are serving up three delicious reasons to explore Clearwater Beach’s Beach Walk.

A pizza with toppings cooking on the stone floor of a flaming wood-fired oven.

6 Secrets to Making Restaurant-Quality Pizza at Home, According to Opal Chefs

Think pizza-making may not require the same skill as, say, a flambé technique? Seasoned Opal chefs Jeffrey Armusik and Michael Desorcie beg to differ – in a big way.

An aerial shot of the sparkling blue waters of Siesta Key near Sarasota, Florida.

Why Sarasota Is America’s #1 Town to Visit in 2026, According to CNN

In July 2026, CNN Travel named Sarasota County No. 1 on its list of America’s Best Towns to Visit. The beaches certainly helped, but the real answer lies in an unusual mix of circus history and serious arts, rare botanical collections and wild mangroves, an increasingly notable dining scene, and some of Florida’s most celebrated shoreline.

An aerial view of the rooftop bar of Elevate at Opal Grand.

Best Rooftop Bars on the Eastern Seaboard

If you’re looking for rooftop bars along the eastern coast of the US, we have six worthy waterside picks in Opal destinations, from Bar Harbor, Maine, down to Key West, Florida.

A gourmet dish featuring grilled octopus served in Ringside, Cirque St. Armands newest Sarasota restaurant.

Best New Sarasota Restaurants to Visit

Whether you’re a local foodie or planning an upcoming visit, this insider’s guide reveals the most anticipated restaurants to open in Sarasota, Florida, including Opal’s own Ringside restaurant at Cirque St. Armands Beachside.

5 Activities to Celebrate Leap Year 2024

Leap Year 2024 is upon us. Which means an extra day to dedicate towards enjoying something that you, otherwise, might not have had time for. And we have just the activities and events across Opal destinations to check out on this bonus day, February 29.