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Best of Sarasota

Meet the Winners of the Best of Sarasota 2026

11/01/2026

Narrative History

MacKinlay Kantor May Be the Most Famous Writer You’ve Never Heard Of

11/01/2026 By Robert Plunket

Gobble, Quack, Cluck

How the Turducken Made Its Way From New Orleans to Sarasota

11/01/2026 By Jules Telfort

Soul Woman

From 'American Idol' to Her Sarasota Roots, Syesha Finds a New Rhythm

10/28/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Huzzah!

The Sarasota Medieval Fair Celebrates 50 Years

11/01/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Flashback

Photo: Bird Key Yacht Club, 1960

11/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

Just Published

The Horse House

A Sarasota Couple Built a Modern Home Around Art, Memory and a Curious Neighborhood Landmark

In it, old pieces are recovered, new ones are introduced and Sarasota history is allowed to remain visible.

11:55am By Kim Doleatto

Sponsored Content

4,000 Gallons of Rain and a Century of Stories at Asolo Rep

From Hollywood’s transition to talking pictures to Sarasota’s circus history, Asolo Rep explores the stories that shaped 1927.

10:30am

Palm Reading

Sarasota Rejects Obsidian Tower for Third Time, Despite Warning of Legal Battle

In a 3–2 vote, commissioners rejected a special magistrate's recommendation to approve the controversial 327-foot condo tower on North Palm Avenue. The decision could send the yearslong dispute to court.

11/03/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Turkey Trot

These Restaurants Are Taking Reservations for Thanksgiving

It's time to make reservations for this year's turkey dinner.

11/03/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Main Street

Pie on Main’s Downtown Sarasota Space Is Listed for Lease

The listing advertises the 2,497-square-foot restaurant space at 1507 Main St., but a closure date hasn’t been confirmed.

11/03/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Sponsored Content

The Sarasota Ballet Brings Art and Imagination to Life in Program Two

Two Company premieres, a returning favorite, and live music from the Sarasota Orchestra take the stage November 20–21.

11/03/2026

Popular Content

    At Don Luigi, an Intimate Italian Restaurant, There’s No Menu

    Sarasota Is Home to Florida's Most Haunted Place

    Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Are On the Rise

    Hundreds of Units Are Headed for Downtown Sarasota. But What Does the Rental Market Say?

    Your Ultimate Guide to Halloween in Sarasota

    Where to Get Real Gulf Seafood

Eat & Drink

Mangia!

At Don Luigi, an Intimate Italian Restaurant, There’s No Menu

11/01/2026 By Matthew Gutierrez

Turkey Trot

These Restaurants Are Taking Reservations for Thanksgiving

11/03/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Bun Appétit

FushiPoké & Ramen's Steamed Buns Are a Bargain

11/01/2026 By Jules Telfort

Gobble, Quack, Cluck

How the Turducken Made Its Way From New Orleans to Sarasota

11/01/2026 By Jules Telfort

A Sweet Tradition

Bissinger’s Brings Its Centuries-Old Chocolate Techniques to Sarasota

11/01/2026 By Jules Telfort

Best of Sarasota

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Masō

11/01/2026 By Staff

Arts & Entertainment

Narrative History

MacKinlay Kantor May Be the Most Famous Writer You’ve Never Heard Of

11/01/2026 By Robert Plunket

Review

Urbanite Theatre's 'Ahoy-Hoy' Dials Up Fun

11/02/2026 By Kay Kipling

Best of Sarasota

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: The Ringling

11/01/2026 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

10/29/2026 By Kim Doleatto

ArtsBeat

Sarasota Performing Arts Center Hits Another Snag

10/28/2026 By Carrie Seidman

Soul Woman

From 'American Idol' to Her Sarasota Roots, Syesha Finds a New Rhythm

10/28/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Fashion & Shopping

Best of Sarasota

Announcing the Best of Sarasota 2026!

10/15/2026

Personal Playbook

Sarasota Art Museum’s Virginia Shearer Shares Some of the Items She Can’t Live Without

11/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

Best of Sarasota

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Kelly from Hair Art Salon

11/01/2026 By Staff

Best of Sarasota

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Lakewood Ranch Med Spa

11/01/2026 By Staff

Petal Pusher

Florist Ian Prosser Has Designed for Elton John, Tom Cruise and Two U.S. Presidents

09/01/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Personal Playbook

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Kevin Cooper Shares His Everyday Essentials

09/01/2026 By Susan Burrns

Home & Real Estate

The Horse House

A Sarasota Couple Built a Modern Home Around Art, Memory and a Curious Neighborhood Landmark

11:55am By Kim Doleatto

Essential Intelligence

What Amendment 3 Could Mean for Sarasota and Manatee Real Estate

10/22/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Palm Reading

Sarasota Rejects Obsidian Tower for Third Time, Despite Warning of Legal Battle

11/03/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Main Street

Pie on Main’s Downtown Sarasota Space Is Listed for Lease

11/03/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Best of Sarasota

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: John Cannon Homes

11/01/2026 By Staff

Housing Outlook

Hundreds of Units Are Headed for Downtown Sarasota. But What Does the Rental Market Say?

10/23/2026 By Kim Doleatto

News & City Life

Palm Reading

Sarasota Rejects Obsidian Tower for Third Time, Despite Warning of Legal Battle

11/03/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Best of Sarasota

Announcing the Best of Sarasota 2026!

10/15/2026

Main Street

Pie on Main’s Downtown Sarasota Space Is Listed for Lease

11/03/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Grant Report

Raymond James Awards $1 Million to United Way Suncoast

11/02/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

Dr. Larry Thompson to Receive Visit Sarasota County's Inaugural 'Florida's Cultural Coast Legacy Award'

11/02/2026 By Staff

Best of Sarasota

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Cat Depot

11/01/2026 By Staff

Travel & Outdoors

Moon Magic

Photo of the Week: Beneath the Hunter’s Moon

10/30/2026 By Damon Powers

Best of Sarasota

Announcing the Best of Sarasota 2026!

10/15/2026

Best of Sarasota

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

11/01/2026 By Staff

Winging It

The American Kestrel Is the Smallest, Most Common Raptor in America

11/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

Best of Sarasota

Best of Sarasota 2026 Top Vote-Getter: Siesta Beach

11/01/2026 By Staff

Star Power

Photo of the Week: Not All Stars Belong in the Sky

10/23/2026 By Damon Powers

Health & Fitness

Garden Tender

While Caring for Her Father, Writer Bryn Durgin Watches Over the Things That Grow

11/01/2026 By Bryn Durgin

Buzz Off

Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Are On the Rise

10/29/2026 By Hannah Wallace

Health Care

Sarasota Memorial Has Big Expansion Plans

09/28/2026 By Staff

Buzzer Beater

Sarasota Rec League Brings National Talent and Local Hoopers Together

09/14/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Health Report

What to Know About the Current Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

07/20/2026 By Jules Telfort

Warming Trend

North Port Approves $4.1 Million More for Warm Mineral Springs Restoration

07/08/2026 By Kim Doleatto

In Their Own Words

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In Their Own Words

Project 180’s Antonia “Toni” Rolle Provides Hope and Help for People During and After Incarceration

11/01/2026 By Kendall Southworth

In Their Own Words

Bhante San on Mindfulness, Self-Acceptance and His Long Journey From a Sri Lankan Monastery

09/01/2026 By Kendall Southworth

In Their Own Words

CreArte Latino Managing Director Cinthia Peña on Building Pride, Acceptance and Community

07/06/2026 By Kendall Southworth

In Their Own Words

Manasota ASALH Executive Director Jada Wright-Greene on the Vitality of the Past and How We Can Preserve It

06/01/2026 By Kendall Southworth

In Their Own Words

Dancer Siara Delmar Hernández on Performing at the Super Bowl with Bad Bunny

05/05/2026 By Megan McDonald

In Their Own Words

Harvest Church Pastor and Harvest House CEO Dan Minor on Building Community

04/01/2026 By Kim Doleatto

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