Best of Sarasota

The Future Was Female

Meet the Remarkable Women Who Helped Shape Sarasota

The 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment inspired us to tell the stories of some of the women in our area’s history.

08/18/2020

Green Energy

Our Favorite Salads in Sarasota-Manatee

Where to find the freshest, most flavorful salads right now.

08/13/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker Photography by Chad Spencer

Neighborhood Guide

Neighborhood Guide: Babcock Ranch

The master-planned community promises environmental stewardship and high-tech amenities, as well as a serene location.

08/03/2020

Neighborhood Guide

Neighborhood Guide: North Manatee County

Your guide to fast-growing Parrish, Ellenton, Palmetto and Terra Ceia.

07/06/2020

Top Doctors

The Top Doctors in Sarasota-Manatee

Our annual listing of the area’s top medical practitioners from Castle Connolly Medical, plus tips on staying healthy.

06/22/2020

Neighborhood Guide

Neighborhood Guide: Palmer Ranch

Your guide to Sarasota County’s largest master-planned community.

06/15/2020

Earth Day 2020

It’s the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, and Nature Has Never Been More Needed Than Now

We’ve assembled a collection of stories and photos about our precious environment, from the threats we face to the natural wonders we cherish in Southwest Florida.

04/21/2020

Best of Sarasota 2020

The Best of Sarasota-Manatee!

Here are our readers' picks for the best restaurants, shopping and more on the Suncoast. We've updated them to reflect changing hours and options during COVID-19.

04/20/2020

Who We Are

Sarasota’s Demographics Have a Major Impact on Life in Our Region

That includes housing, schools, culture and services—and a political impact, some say, may not be far behind.

04/01/2020

Walk This Way

Sarasota's Most Walkable Neighborhoods

These neighborhoods have charms of their own and amenities that downtown can only dream of.

03/05/2020

Play Ball!

For Baseball Fans, Spring Training is the Happiest Time of the Year

Take us out to the ball game.

03/04/2020

Journey to the End of Florida

A Beginner's Guide to Exploring the Everglades

Four easy-to-access destinations to experience this majestic place of sawgrass and sky.

03/01/2020

Unity Awards

Our 2020 Unity Award Winners Inspire, Connect and Transform

These 10 people have found a path away from the us-and-them zeitgeist.

01/30/2020

Living Small

Three Small Homes That Make Downsizing a Delight

Small homes offer a simpler lifestyle that has an almost spiritual connection.

01/02/2020 By Robert Plunket

Insider's Guide

The Ultimate Guide to What to Eat, See, Do and Enjoy in Sarasota and Beyond

There’s always something new for you to experience. Let us be your guide to the fun.

12/04/2019 By Ilene Denton

Horse Power

Sarasota-Manatee Is Becoming a Destination for the Equestrian Set

Florida is big horse country.

12/02/2019 By Susan Burns, Hanna Powers, Hannah Wallace, Cooper Levey-Baker, and Kay Kipling

Guide to Giving

Guide to Giving 2019

Fifty-three ways to love our community, from good causes to extraordinary volunteers to getting through galas and what your gift will buy.

09/02/2019

Down a Lazy River

Your Guide to Tubing on Four of Florida's Coolest Spring-Fed Rivers

Take a day off, head north and float down a lazy river in a low-tech inner tube.

09/01/2019 By Isaac Eger

Grab & Go

Looking for Tasty Takeout? We've Got the Best of the Bunch

Snuggle up on the couch, grab a container and a fork, and dig in.

07/01/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Grab & Go

Looking for Tasty Takeout? We've Got the Best of the Bunch

Snuggle up on the couch, grab a container and a fork, and dig in.

07/01/2019