Best of Sarasota
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Our annual celebration of the people, places and businesses that make Sarasota exceptional—voted on by our readers. From dining and shopping to services and experiences, this is the definitive guide to locals' top spots.
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Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink

Your insider's guide to Sarasota’s food and drink scene, from standout restaurants and buzzy new openings to chefs, cocktails, and dining trends shaping the way we eat and gather.
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Gouda-Bye

After More Than 14 Years, Artisan Cheese Company Is Closing

Owner Louise Converse says sales have fallen 40 percent this year, making it impossible to keep the beloved Rosemary District cheese shop afloat.
Home & Real Estate
Home & Real Estate

A curated look at how Sarasota lives, including real estate news, exceptional homes, design inspiration and the professionals redefining luxury and livability in our region.
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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.
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News & City Life

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Suncoast Searchlight

New College Neighbors Head to Mediation Over Disputed Campus Master Plan

Six residents from in and around The Uplands are questioning whether the college followed state planning requirements and adequately considered public input and relevant data.
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Arts & Entertainment

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Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

From 9/11 commemorations to comedy, disco dancing, mini wrestling, night running, horse handling and live theater, here’s what to do in Sarasota and Manatee this week.
Travel & Outdoors
Travel & Outdoors

Explore the places and experiences locals love most. From hidden gems and outdoor adventures to weekend getaways, celebrate Sarasota’s natural beauty and sense of discovery.
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Photo of the Week: Sarasota After Dark

"From above, you can really see just how beautiful and vibrant Sarasota is at night," says photographer Damon Powers.
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Phil's Window

Phil Barco is a One-Man Show at Davidson Drugs

“You should see all of the women that come in to flirt with him. Women in their 40s, their 50s, their 60s. They absolutely love him.”

06/28/2017 By Tom Bayles

From the Editor

From the Editor: Listening to Muslims

This month, we meet with Sarasota's Islamic community

06/28/2017 By Pam Daniel

Biz Bites

Five Great Al Fresco Eateries

Wow potential hires and clients at these plein air places.

06/28/2017 By Ruth Lando

Retail

Sarasota Sears Closing in September

Sears Holdings is closing 20 stores nationwide this September, including its only Sarasota Sears store.

06/27/2017 By staff

Honors

Sarasota Doctor Accepts Award for Deafness Treatment

Sarasota's Dr. Jack Wazen last month accepted the international Bone Conduction Hearing 'Osseo' Award for his rehabilitation of patients diagnosed with single-sided deafness.

06/27/2017 By staff

New hires

Human Services Center Hires New Marketing, Development Assistant

The Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center recently hired Sarah Glendening.

06/27/2017 By staff

The Seen

Photos From 941CEO's Aha! Event

The magazine celebrated the big ideas of the region's innovators and entrepreneurs.

06/27/2017 Photography by Cliff Roles

Design

Four Inspiring Offices Spaces

These spaces make us say, 'Wow!'

06/27/2017 By Kevin Allen

Finance

Sarasota Company Earns New IRS Certification

Sarasota's Progressive Employer Management Company recently received the Certified Professional Employer Organization designation from the Internal Revenue Service.

06/26/2017 By staff

Deals

Office Building on 1 Acre Sold for Over $1 Million

Sarasota's 10 Sarasota Center Blvd, LLC recently purchased an 8,518-square-foot office building on almost 1 acre, located at 10 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota.

06/26/2017 By staff

New hires

Real Estate Firm Adds Sales Associate

Mimi Kruk recently became an affiliated sales associate with the central Sarasota office of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate.

06/26/2017 By staff

Real estate

Can a Neglected Waterfront Restaurant Be Rehabbed?

The former restaurant overlooking Dona Bay has been vacant for decades.

06/26/2017 By Vicki Dean

The SEEN

Photos From the Sarasota Chamber's Small Business Awards

Earlier this month, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce recognized the area's top small businesses.

06/26/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

Data

Fourth of July Cookout Spending Expected to Rise

Americans are expected to spend $7.1 billion on food for cookouts and picnics as they celebrate the Fourth of July this year.

06/23/2017 By staff

Health care

Venice Hospital Names New CEO

Venice Regional Bayfront Health recently appointed Bob Moore as its chief executive officer.

06/23/2017 By staff

New hires

Realtor Association Picks New CEO

The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee recently selected Jeffrey Arakelian as the group's new chief executive officer.

06/23/2017 By staff

Food

Local Restaurant Group Hires, Promotes

The Sarasota-Manatee Originals recently promoted Sarah Firstenberger to the role of executive director and hired Maggie Wood as event manager.

06/23/2017 By staff

What I've Learned

What Former McDonald's Global Marketing Officer David Green Has Learned

'Nothing can take the place of being passionate, persistent and honest about the company and its products.'

06/23/2017 By David Hackett

Education

Mentoring Group Offers Business Plan Workshop

The business mentoring group Manasota SCORE is offering a 'Plan Your Way to Success with 1-Page Business Model Canvas' workshop on Saturday, June 24.

06/23/2017 By staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Donations galore in this week's roundup of locals giving back.

06/22/2017 By staff

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