Fashion & Shopping

Best of Sarasota

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What's in Store

Sarasota Art Museum’s Gift Shop Is a Perfect Stop for Whimsical and Unique Treasures

The gift shop is located on the museum’s first floor and is filled with beautiful and whimsical jewelry, handbags, kid-friendly merchandise, games, books, puzzles and much more.

07/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Treat Yourself

The Ultimate Sarasota Summer Splurge Guide

How to indulge during the long, hot season.

07/01/2026 By The Editors

Simply the Best

Vote for Your Favorites in the Best of Sarasota 2026!

From your go-to coffee shop to the hidden gems you tell your friends about, it’s time to celebrate what makes Sarasota so special.

06/12/2026

Simply the Best

Something Big Is Happening on Friday

Get ready to spread the local love.

06/10/2026

What's in Store

Every Visit to Sarasota's Boca Boutique Results in Treasure

The shop’s owner, Dixi Robertson, was an interior designer for years before opening Boca Boutique in early 2023.

06/04/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Made in Sarasota

Luxury Handbag Maker BSWANKY's Creations Are on Runways, TV Shows and Celebrity Arms

Ten years after its founding, BSWANKY has five local employees, an almost seven-figure annual revenue, and its bags can be found on Broadway, runways and major television shows

06/01/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Made in Sarasota

Sarasota-Based Intimate Apparel Brand Kilo Brava's Industry Roots Go Deep

Kilo Brava is sold direct to consumers, but owner Kristin Bear also has wholesale deals with national retailers like Nordstrom and Anthropologie.

05/04/2026 By Megan McDonald

Sarasota Confidential

The Locals' Guide to Sarasota

Whether you’re visiting, new to town or just need a refresher on the joys of living here, explore our only-the-locals-know guide to our region.

05/04/2026 By The Editors

Gift Guide

Eight Mother's Day Gifts Your Mom (or Mother Figure) Will Love

All with a Sarasota connection.

04/29/2026 By Megan McDonald

Hej Sarasota!

IKEA Is Coming to Sarasota This Summer

The Swedish home-furnishings giant plans to open a 48,000-square-foot store at University Town Center, bringing flat-pack furniture, meatballs and one of the world’s most recognizable retail brands.

04/10/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Pop and shop

A Luxury Pop-Up Is Testing Sarasota’s High-End Retail Appeal

With Balmain, Miu Miu, Prada and Valentino on offer, the event also offers a glimpse into the kind of retail Waldorf Astoria Sarasota’s developers think could have a home in downtown Sarasota.

04/10/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Home View

Elevate Your Patio With These Six Chic Local Finds

April is one of the best months to hang out outdoors, thanks to its warm days, pleasant nights and lack of summer humidity.

04/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

Tea-Riffic

Tuck Into the Perfect Cup of Tea From the Rosemary District’s TeBella Tea Company

TeBella, which opened in 2010 in Tampa’s Davis Islands neighborhood, has grown to four stores, and the company services more than 140 cafés, restaurants and hotels throughout the country.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

What's in Store

Whimsy Meets the Shore at the Original Sand Dollar Boutique on Holmes Beach

You’ll find high-ticket items at the Original Sand Dollar, like furniture and chandeliers, but $30 will grab you something equally conversation-starting.

03/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

The New Bride's Checklist

Getting Married This Year? Here’s What You Need to Know.

We pored over industry trends and talked to local experts—from planners to florists to wedding-day content curators—to find out exactly what to know if you’re getting married in Sarasota in 2026.

02/07/2026 By Megan McDonald