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Money Talks

How Much Money Do You Make?

Yeah, we're talking about it.

08/10/2026

You Got The Moves

Sarasota-Manatee Ranks Among Nation’s Top Destinations for Gen X and Millennial Movers

New U-Haul findings add to evidence that the region is attracting more than retirees.

08/10/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Limelight

Photos: 'Her & Now' 2026

We celebrated our 2026 Women of Impact with a sold-out event at the Sarasota Garden Club.

08/10/2026 Photography by Lori Sax

45 Over 45

Submit Your Nominations for This Year's 45 Over 45 Awards!

Our 45 Over 45 awards honor 45 exceptional residents, age 45 and older, whose experience, influence and staying power have made a lasting difference in our region.

08/06/2026

Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota Reverses Extended Parking Hours After Intense Pushback

"We didn't talk to our stakeholder. We didn't talk to the restaurateurs, the retailers, our residents, or our tourists. We talked to ourselves," said Commissioner Kathy Kelley Ohlrich.

08/04/2026 By Christian Casale/Suncoast Searchlight

Suncoast Searchlight

Journalists to Discuss Florida's Data Center Boom at Sarasota County Forum

Four journalists covering the topic will come together next month for a public discussion on one of the state's most watched development issues.

07/31/2026 By Suncoast Searchlight

River Revival

Oyster River Ecology Wants to Bring the Manatee River Back to Life

The Manatee County nonprofit—born in a driveway—has secured more than $750,000 to expand its oyster work and restore the Manatee River back to its historic glory.

07/29/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota County Blocks Hyperscale Data Centers for at Least One Year

Commissioners voted on Wednesday to halt the “acceptance, review and approval” of any major data centers until at least July 2027 but seemed eager to push for an outright ban in perpetuity.

07/10/2026 By Christian Casale/Suncoast Searchlight

Flashback

Photo: Carrie Ratliff Jones, Siesta Key Bridge Tender, 1939-1963

Look closely and you can see the bridge controls commingling with Jones’ everyday items.

07/09/2026 By Megan McDonald

Warming Trend

North Port Approves $4.1 Million More for Warm Mineral Springs Restoration

The funding closes a construction gap for the historic park’s building rehabilitation project, moving long-planned improvements at one of North Port's most beloved sites closer to reality.

07/08/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Popular Content

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    The Sarasota Teacher Who Was With President Bush on 9/11 Recalls the Minutes After

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You're Invited!

Join Us for 'Her & Now,' Our Can't-Miss Bash in Honor of Our Women of Impact Issue!

Her & Now—our annual soiree celebrating the women who shape our community—is back on Aug. 6 at the Sarasota Garden Club.

07/07/2026

Wacky Headlines

Recent You-Can’t-Make-Them-Up Headlines From Sarasota and Beyond

Overspending on a canine coworker's birthday, a meth mishap and Publix realizes you probably don't need a gun while picking up your BOGO buys.

07/01/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Good, Bad, Baffling

Our Judgy Take on Current Events: July Edition

Data centers, redrawn Congressional maps, a win for environmentally sensitive lands and a controversial figure plotting his return to politics.

07/01/2026

We're No. 1!

CNN Names Sarasota Its 'Best Town to Visit' for 2026

We're kind of a big deal.

07/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

Loop de Loop

Photo of the Week: A Bird's-Eye View of St, Armands Circle

 Surrounded by palm-lined streets, charming shops and beautiful coastal scenery, it's a perfect blend of relaxation and sophistication, says photographer Damon Powers.

06/26/2026 Photography by Damon Powers

A PORPOISEFUL TRANSITION

Sarasota Dolphin Research Program's Influential Director, Randy Wells, Is Retiring

Dr. Katie McHugh will succeed Wells when he steps down after 56 years on July 1.

06/24/2026 By Kendall Southworth

FIFA via Florida

10 Sarasota Experiences World Cup Tourists Would Absolutely Lose Their Minds Over

International soccer fans are already going crazy for America’s free refills, giant drinks and ranch dressing. Naturally, we started wondering what they’d make of Sarasota.

06/23/2026 By The Editors

Historical Holiday

How to Celebrate Juneteenth in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

One June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Texas learned they were free—two years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

06/18/2026 By Chloe Nelson

Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota County Sued Over Live Local Projects

Sarasota County's attempt to stop thousands of apartments from being built in rural communities is now facing the legal challenge the county attorney warned was likely all along.

06/15/2026 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight

Simply the Best

Vote for Your Favorites in the Best of Sarasota 2026!

From your go-to coffee shop to the hidden gems you tell your friends about, it’s time to celebrate what makes Sarasota so special.

06/12/2026

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