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The Hot New Neighborhood

The Limelight District Is the Next Cool Place to Live

This gritty up-and-coming neighborhood is filled with manufacturers, secondhand stores and affordable housing. Bob Plunket takes us on a tour.

01/08/2026 By Robert Plunket

Who's In Store

Lessons From Plant Whisperer Jen Zak

Zak is the owner of Salt Your Soul, a plant and gift shop that opened in 2022 in south Sarasota.

01/02/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Best of Sarasota

Our 10 Most Popular Stories of 2025

Out of everything we published this year, here's what you clicked on most.

12/23/2025 By Megan McDonald

Hop To It

Rabbit Rabbit Owner Amanda Gilliland Hand-Selects Each Item for Her Rosemary District Eco Gift Shop

“At its core, Rabbit Rabbit is a gift store, but one that prioritizes healthy production practices. It’s about thinking about what we are buying, why we are buying it and where it is coming from.”

11/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

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