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Find Something Fabulous

Treasure-Hunting Thifters Head to Fabulous Finds at the Pines

Even interior designers, stagers and theater people looking for props drop in.

09/02/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Shop 'Til You Drop

The Hyatt Regency Sarasota Is Being Torn Down. You Can Own a Piece of It.

A major liquidation is underway at the 50-year old hotel, with everything from TVs to beds to soap dishes on offer (and many of them BOGO).

08/13/2025 By Megan McDonald

What's in Store

Bringing Back the Old General Store at Burns Mercantile

If you don’t know what you’re looking for, you’ll find it at Burns Mercantile.

07/03/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Resilient, Unbreakable, Strong

Sigrid Olsen Conquered Business Collapse and Breast Cancer

“When I work with women in my retreats, I share with them my three-part process: Pause, breathe and reflect.”

07/02/2025 By Stephanie Churn Lubow

Best of Sarasota

The Best of Sarasota 2025

A record number of you cast a ballot this year. The result? A comprehensive review of everything you love about living in Sarasota.

05/01/2025

Love and Other Drugs

Eight Local Valentine's Day Gifts Your Loved One Will Actually Like

From cheeky candles to pretty lingerie to a psychic trolley tour, there's something for everyone.

02/12/2025 By Megan McDonald

Chocolate Induglence

How to Wear Chocolate Brown, This Season's Hottest Color

Make warm dark brown a featured color in your fashion palette this season.

02/03/2025 By Elizabeth Djinis

Rocking Chair Man

Parker Converse Creates Custom Rocking Chairs That Last a Lifetime

Converse's varied career has included stints in finance and as a sea captain. Now he spends his days in his Sarasota studio turning wood into heirloom rocking chairs that blend precision and passion.

01/27/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Gifts Galore

The Only Sarasota Gift Guide You'll Ever Need

Plus, all these gifts are local—perfect for last-minute shoppers.

12/18/2024 By Megan McDonald

Just for Teens

Our Favorite Go-To Activities for Teenagers

It can be difficult to find fun things to do with older kids—but we've got you covered.

12/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Skin Is In

Skin Care Products Are Hot Commodities for Kids These Days—Just Ask a Sephora Tween

“I went on YouTube and started seeing all the good products, and that’s how I started getting more and more," says 9-year-old Ellie Capel-Davies.

12/01/2024 By Megan McDonald

Mindful Mastery

Since Founding Vice & Virtue Furniture, Former U.S. Marine Corey Gannon Has Never Looked Back

"I get to make beautiful things. It’s that simple, but it’s a rare thing nowadays."

10/04/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Crafting a Legacy

Greg Pennenga Has Been Making Custom Furniture for Nearly Three Decades

"I’m always trying to create something that stops people in their tracks. It’s the creativity that gets me going.”

09/13/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Elite Eight

Eight Stylish Products That Will Give Your Bathroom a Fresh Look

Your bathroom is your sanctuary, so treat it well with one—or more—of these trendy items.

07/02/2024 By Tisha Leung

Screen Time

The Best Sunscreens for 2024, According to Sarasota Dermatologists

Living in sunny Sarasota means it's necessary to lather on the 'screen. Here are our top picks.

05/24/2024 By Allison Forsyth

Shop Til You Drop

Atomic Holiday Bazaar Returns to Sarasota Municipal Auditorium This Year

The beloved annual event will take place Dec. 14 and 15.

05/21/2024 By Staff

Say 'Ahhhh'

The Ritz-Carlton's Spa Gets a Long-Planned Update

The 20,000-square-foot spa was renovated for the first time since the hotel opened in 2001.

05/01/2024 By Megan McDonald

Hard Rock Life

The Solar Eclipse Is a Major Cosmic Event. Which Crystals Should You Use for It?

The Crystal Cave owner Susan Moen gives us her recommendations.

04/05/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Power Move

Sarasota Native and 2024 Olympic Hopeful Emma Weyant Releases Her Second Swimwear Collection

We chatted with Weyant about the upcoming Olympic trials, her new Riviera Reverie collection for Sporti and SwimOutlet, and how she balances sports with school.

03/26/2024 By Elizabeth Djinis

Shop 'Til You Drop

Miami’s Bal Harbour Shops Is Popping Up in Sarasota

For eight weeks starting March 8, Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour will bring luxury shopping to the Sarasota market—in shipping containers.

02/26/2024 By Lauren Jackson