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Retail

164 Million Americans Expected to Go Shopping Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Twenty-one percent of shoppers plan to shop on Thanksgiving Day and 71 percent plan to shop on Black Friday, according to new survey results.

11/19/2018 By Staff

Shop Talk

Seven Fabulous Outfits for Thanksgiving Dinner

No matter your holiday dress code, fashion blogger Heather Saba's got an outfit for you—plus, an extra cozy outfit for post-meal snuggles.

11/17/2018 By Heather Saba

Shop Talk

Seven Must-Haves Finds for the Holiday Season

Embrace the hygge movement.

11/16/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Retail

Goodwill Manasota Opens New Bargain Barn Location

Goodwill Manasota recently relocated one of its Bargain Barn outlets to its Whitfield Logistics Center.

11/16/2018 By Staff

First Look

First Look: Camilyn Beth Bridal Collection

Known for her classic cocktail frocks, local designer Camilyn Beth is now designing bridal gowns. Here's a peek at her new collection.

11/09/2018 By Heather Saba

Retail

New Store Specializing in Lavender Products Opens

Pelindaba Lavender sells lavender products made with organic flowers and essential oils from San Juan Island in the state of Washington.

11/08/2018 By Staff

Transportation

Jaguar Dealership Begins Offering Electric Car

Wilde Jaguar Sarasota recently began offering the new zero-emissions, all-electric 2019 Jaguar I-PACE.

11/05/2018 By Staff

Shop to It

First Look: Ella Moss Launches at Dillard's at The Mall at University Town Center

Our fashion blogger Heather Saba gives us a first look at the collection.

10/30/2018

Meet The Team

Meet Heather Saba, Our New Fashion Blogger

Saba runs the popular blog Chic in Sarasota and is a fount of fashion and beauty knowledge.

10/26/2018 By Megan McDonald

Best of Sarasota 2019

Vote for the Best of Sarasota 2019!

As Sarasota Magazine gets ready to celebrate the city’s best food, drink, shops, entertainment and more, here's your chance to weigh in.

10/25/2018

Lunch, Lecture & Gems

Meet Acclaimed Jewelry Designer Mish Tworkowski of Mish New York Next Week at Selby Gardens

Peruse a finely curated and expansive trunk show jewelry collection flown in from NYC—all while lunching for a cause.

10/17/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Animal Instincts

Model, Agent, and Producer Eugenia Melian On Her New Novel Wildchilds

Melian's fictional novel—based on her time as a model—takes readers behind the scenes of the fashion industry. Plus, she talks spending time with Jackie Onassis, having her photo taken by Slim Aarons and the fashion industry's role in the #MeToo movement.

10/05/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Data

Retail Group Anticipates Rise in Holiday Spending This Year

The National Retail Federation estimates that holiday retail sales will increase by 4.3-4.8 percent, for a total of between $717.5 billion and $720.9 billion.

10/04/2018 By Staff