Coastal Creative

As Florida Struggles With Red Tide, Artist Brendan Coudal's New T-Shirts Remind Us Why We Love the Gulf

"I felt like I had to do something" in response to red tide, Coudal says. A portion of sales from his T-shirts will benefit Captains for Clean Water.

09/14/2018 By Ashley Cooper

Retail

'Shoptember' Retail Promotion Returns

The promotion is intended to encourage retail business during a typically slow month, slower than usual this year because of red tide.

09/05/2018 By Staff

Let's Party

How to Throw a Fabulous Party

Tips from Laura Wood, Asolo Repertory Theatre's events manager.

08/29/2018 By Vanessa Blankenship

Mix It Up

Trend Report: Mix and Match

Good design is no longer matchy-matchy. Mix and marry these classic and modern home accessories to fit your own personal style.

08/29/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Au Revoir

Three Local Boutiques are Shuttering

You'll find huge sales and more offerings this weekend from Vintiquity Lane and Clever Rose; plus, Bohemian Bliss moves on.

08/16/2018 By Vanessa Blankenship

Design

Online Retailer Launches New Site for Environmentally Friendly Furniture

Sarasota's JMX Brands, an online furniture retailer, recently launched Eco Friendly Digs.

08/01/2018 By Staff

Retail

Back-to-School Spending Projected to Reach $82.8 Billion

That's down from last year's estimated spending of $83.6 billion.

07/19/2018 By Staff

Travel Savvy

Seven Must-Haves For Your Summer Vacation

Everything you need for your next trip.

06/25/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Retail

Boutique Hires New Design Consultant

Pecky, a furniture, gifts and accessories store located in downtown Sarasota, recently hired Kristin Tolbert.

06/20/2018 By Staff

Data

Father's Day Spending Expected to Total $15.3 Billion

That number is down from last year's projection of $15.5 billion in spending.

06/04/2018 By Staff

Beating the Heat

How to Beat the Heat This Summer—and Still Look Cool

Sizzling summer accessories with a cooling vibe.

05/30/2018 By Heather Dunhill

What to Wear When You're Expecting

Sneak Peek: HATCH's Spring 2018 Maternity Collection

We sit down with Ariane Goldman to discuss her simple, stylish line.

05/25/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Indie Market

The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime Opens for Business

Interact with vendors who sell rare collectibles, clothing, art and more.

05/24/2018 By Vanessa Blankenship

Tervis Time

Tervis Tumbler Launches New Designs—Including A Bowl

Venice Mayor John Holic proclaims May 19 “Tervis Day."

05/21/2018 By Vanessa Blankenship

Tervis Time

Tervis' Osprey Store Is Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary

Festivities include tent sale, scavenger hunt and the opportunity to build your own tumbler.

05/16/2018 By Vanessa Blankenship

Woman Up

Buy These Ultra-Motivating, Confidence-Boosting Finds for the Women in Your Life

Girl power.

04/26/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Canned Ham Vintage, Rosemary District

Illustrator John Pirman goes retro with Canned Ham Vintage.

04/26/2018 Illustrations by John Pirman

Shop To It

Great Weekend Shopping Events and Sales

If you're in need of some retail therapy, we've got you covered.

04/13/2018 By Staff

Data

Number of Retail Jobs Declines

The number of jobs in the retail industry fell by 6,400 in March, according to new stats released Friday by the National Retail Federation.

04/09/2018 By Staff

Nature's Way

Trend Report: Natural Elements

Bring the outside into your decor.

03/28/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Shopping & Trends

As Florida Struggles With Red Tide, Artist Brendan Coudal's New T-Shirts Remind Us Why We Love the Gulf

'Shoptember' Retail Promotion Returns

How to Throw a Fabulous Party

Trend Report: Mix and Match

Three Local Boutiques are Shuttering

Online Retailer Launches New Site for Environmentally Friendly Furniture

Back-to-School Spending Projected to Reach $82.8 Billion

Seven Must-Haves For Your Summer Vacation

Boutique Hires New Design Consultant

Father's Day Spending Expected to Total $15.3 Billion

Popular Content

Trend Report: Mix and Match

Big Business Expo, Networking Event Set for Nov. 7

These Volunteers Help Make Sarasota a Better Place

Mr. Chatterbox Tours the Humane Society

Next Giving Challenge Scheduled for April 2020

Van Wezel Makes Three New Marketing Department Hires

How to Beat the Heat This Summer—and Still Look Cool

Sneak Peek: HATCH's Spring 2018 Maternity Collection

The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime Opens for Business

Tervis Tumbler Launches New Designs—Including A Bowl

Tervis' Osprey Store Is Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary

Buy These Ultra-Motivating, Confidence-Boosting Finds for the Women in Your Life

Only in Sarasota: Canned Ham Vintage, Rosemary District

Great Weekend Shopping Events and Sales

Number of Retail Jobs Declines

Trend Report: Natural Elements

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