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foxy rebirth

The Fox Mercantile Has Opened in the Former Sea Hagg Space in Cortez

Take a look at the cozy new cafe, shop and event space run by Ashley Petrone, who also owns the nearby Joie Inn.

10/11/2023 By Kim Doleatto

New Kids on the block

Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch Welcomes Two New Tenants

Waterside Place town center will soon include a new restaurant, Eatalia, and the Wellness Space for meditation and mentoring.

08/15/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Flower Power

With Blossmcart, Zhanerke Kuiganbayeva Delivers Joy Around Sarasota-Manatee

Kuiganbayeva's garden-inspired arrangements with a tropical twist are a hit with her customers.

05/08/2023 By Megan McDonald

Craft Crush

John and Linda Whitney Have Been Making Handcrafted Jewelry for 50 Years

You can find their pieces locally, but also in museum gift shops and boutiques all over the country.

03/31/2023 By Heather Dunhill

Plant Peeps

With Polly, Her Refurbished Horse Wagon, Taylor Robison Wants to Get You Into Plants

Parrish plant enthusiast Taylor Robison converted a vintage horse wagon into a mobile plant bar. "Having one plant makes you a plant person," she says.

03/14/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Fan Favorites

What to Wear to Spring Training

Spring training is back. Here are six stylish items that will help you stand out from the crowd.

03/09/2023 By Elizabeth Djinis

What's In My Closet

A Sarasota Marketing Director Shares What's in Her Closet

Catherine Aganmayo is all about fun, functional, affordable fashion.

02/21/2023 By Jessika Ward

Openings

A New Furniture Store is Opening in Gulf Gate

A local couple is taking The Woven Home, their online thrift shop, to a brick-and-mortar storefront.

12/01/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Ooh la la

Roche Bobois, a Luxury Furniture Shop, Has Opened in Downtown Sarasota

The new showroom is 7,000 square feet of iconic furniture pieces in a super-swanky space.

11/16/2022 By Kim Doleatto

What's In My Closet

Jewelry Designer Patra Jordan Gives Us a Peek Inside Her Closet

"I believe clothes are pieces of art you move through the world in."

11/11/2022 By Jessika Ward

New Chapter

After 25 Years in Business, Cortez's Beloved Sea Hagg Is Closing

The all-things-nautical antique shop has been sold, and residents say things won't be the same without it.

10/27/2022 By Kim Doleatto

It's the Bomb

Atomic Holiday Bazaar Returns After a Pandemic Hiatus

This year's event will be held at Robarts Arena on Nov. 26 and 27.

09/20/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Heading to Market

Main Street Market at Lakewood Ranch Returns October 22

Head over to Main Street Market at Lakewood Ranch this fall and winter season to satisfy your weekend market fever.

08/25/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Another Day at the Paw-ffice

These Adorable Local Shop Pets Will Make You Smile

It's never a "ruff" day at the office when your coworker is covered in fur or feathers.

08/16/2022 By Dariela Delgado

What's Cooler Than Being Cool? Ice Cold!

The Best Beach Coolers of 2023

Stow beer, wine and your Pub subs in one of these bad boys for the perfect Sarasota beach day.

07/21/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Lakewood Ranch

Four New Tenants Are Headed to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

By next year, a restaurant and bar, two clothing stores and a wine shop will be the latest additions to the town center.

05/26/2022 By Kim Doleatto

You're Invited

DutchCrafters Has a New Sarasota Showroom

"You can certainly find what you found at your grandma's house, but it's not what most people buy here."

05/24/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Shop Talk

Trend Report: 'Gen Z' Green

Green is all the rage among the younger set. Here’s how to incorporate it into your look.

05/10/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis

Fancy Plants

Fancy Leaf Plant Shop Opens in Parrish

The shop offers fun and exotic houseplants varieties in a stylish setting, plus a coffee shop on-site.

04/21/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Nature of Things

You Can Now Find Gogo Ferguson's Nature-Inspired Jewelry at Sarasota Art Museum

Ferguson creates homewares and jewelry from relics she finds on her home on Georgia's Cumberland Island.

04/19/2022 By Heather Dunhill