The Best of Sarasota 2022

282 Top Doctors! Plus, the rise of our crypto community.

In this issue:

Arts & Entertainment

Right on Time

Asolo Rep Breaks Out Two Timely Shows to Close Its Season

Both have local connections.

05/19/2022 By Kay Kipling

Mr. Chatterbox Returns

Mr. Chatterbox Makes His Own List of Banned Books

Perhaps the following books once had some merit, but in these “woke” times they constitute a clear and present danger, and they need to be “canceled” ASAP.

05/10/2022 By Robert Plunket

Best of Sarasota

The Best of Sarasota 2022

Celebrating the region’s best arts, dining, shopping and more.

05/13/2022 By The Editors

Article

The Best of Sarasota 2022: Readers' Choice

Each year, we give our readers the chance to tell us about their favorite restaurants, shops and services around Sarasota-Manatee. Here’s what you selected.

05/13/2022

Best of Sarasota

The Best of Sarasota 2022: Editors' Picks

Celebrating the region’s best arts, dining, shopping and more.

05/13/2022 By The Editors

Eat & Drink

By George

Georgie's Garden Café and Bar George Brighten Up the Daytime Dining Scene

Georgie's and Bar George are located near the University Town Center mall. They’re both owned by George Wood, a Naples restaurateur.

05/05/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fashion & Shopping

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

Health & Fitness

Stay Neutral

A Better Way to Discuss Fitness, Health and Weight

“You can’t determine someone’s health by the shape of their body.”

05/05/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Home & Real Estate

Modern Warmth

Earthy Touches Meet Cool Style in Guy Peterson’s Latest Siesta Key Home

Homeowners Julie and Chuck Floyd bought the property as an empty lot in 2013 for $1.9 million and waited until 2019 to build. Here's a peek inside.

05/05/2022 By Kim Doleatto

News & City Life

Crypto Club

Sarasota Is a Hub for Cryptocurrency Entrepreneurs

Sarasota, a place best known for its white sand beaches and its world-class arts scene, has become a destination and an incubator for some of the biggest players in the young and hungry Wild West of crypto.

05/02/2022 By Isaac Eger

Travel & Outdoors

Seaside Sprints

Free Kids' Summer Beach Runs Return to Sarasota This Month

June marks the return of the family-friendly and free Sarasota youth beach runs at Siesta Beach and Brohard Beach.

06/02/2022 By Chloe Nelson

Oh, the Places You'll Go

These Are All the Nonstop Destinations from SRQ

Where can you go with a direct flight from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport? Anywhere on this list.

05/24/2022 By Staff

Nonstop Fun!

Six Great Nonstop Destinations from SRQ Airport

Here are some of our favorite places to fly to for a short, fun getaway—no layovers required.

05/23/2022 By Megan McDonald, Kim Doleatto, Samantha Lane, Chloé Cuyler, Kay Kipling, and Allison Forsyth

SRQ to AVL

Enjoy the Biltmore, Breweries and the Spectacular Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville

Asheville is an artsy mountain town known for its historic architecture, craft beer and scenic landscapes.

05/23/2022 By Allison Forsyth

SRQ to PIT

In Pittsburgh, Former Steel Town, You'll Find Great Food and a Thriving Arts Scene

The city boasts a lively arts scene, award-winning restaurants and 445 bridges that offer views of the city’s three mighty rivers.

05/23/2022 By Megan McDonald

The Path Forward

Photographer Carlton Ward Jr. Is Using His Lens to Help Save Wild Florida

The story of the Florida panther is one of near extinction, followed by a dramatic rebound and a shaky status quo.

05/05/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker